Download the Ask Me: Education resources for bereaved young people

Thank you so much for being part of the Ask Me: Education campaign. We know it’s not always easy to talk about grief, especially when you’re still figuring out how it carry it with you at school, college or university. By supporting the campaign you’re helping others understand that grieving young people need space, support and to be asked what they need.  

Below you can find everything you need to talk to your school, college or university about the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and Bereavement Plan, and also a template letter, posters and social media images to help you spread the word far and wide.  

How to encourage your education setting to implement the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and Bereavement Plan

Template letter/email to share with your school, college or university for young people aged 13 and over

Template letter/email to share with your school, college or university for children aged 12 and under

Tips on how to speak to your school, college or university

Why Ask Me: Education Matters

Ask Me: Education Manifesto

Ask Me: Education poster

Share Ask Me: Education on your social media

Download the images below to share on your social media. Here is some suggested wording and if you’re comfortable sharing your personal experience that would be powerful to include as well:

Right now, at least one child or young person in every classroom across the UK is grieving the death of a parent or sibling. It’s time for a new approach to supporting bereaved students. No more one-size-fits-all bereavement policies. Instead of assuming, ask them one simple but powerful question: What do you need and how can we support you? 

Winston’s Wish have launched the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and Bereavement Plans. Will you join the movement? winstonswish.org/askme

Ask Me: Education Bereavement Plans

Bereavement Plan for children up to the age of seven

Bereavement Plan for children and young people aged seven and over

Child booklet

Speak with a Bereavement Specialist

If you want to speak to someone about your grief, our bereavement specialists are here to listen. There’s someone available to speak with from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). There’s no need to book an appointment and no lengthy wait times.

If you need support in a language other than English, we have access to telephone interpreters and we can use the Relay UK app if you have hearing or speech difficulties.   

Call free on 08088 020 021

Email us on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out our contact form and we’ll reply within two working days.

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Text or WhatsApp us on 07418 341 800 (open 3pm-8pm, Monday to Friday).