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Halloween half term tips from WAY

Supporting bereaved children during half-term and Halloween can be challenging, especially when the nights are closing in and talking about ghosts and other spooky themes may trigger emotions linked to loss. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at WAY Widowed and Young to help navigate the upcoming school ...
Sarah Helton, BackPocketTeacher

Winston’s Wish launches SEND Rapid Response training

Winston’s Wish has launched a new SEND Rapid Response package designed to support educational providers following a bereavement in the school community.  We have worked exclusively with Sarah Helton, a SEND Trainer and Consultant who specialises in grief and bereavement, to create this specific package designed with SEND pupils in mind.  Sarah, ...

Coping with bereavement by suicide: Thoughts from WAY members

To mark Suicide Awareness Month, members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young share their thoughts on coping with bereavement by suicide and how to look after themselves and their children. Diane's Story "For me, the suddenness was also really difficult to deal with – one minute Graham was there and the ...
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Hope 100 is back this summer!

We’re calling on the local community to get involved in something different this summer!   Winston’s Wish is launching Hope 100 from this month and is encouraging local communities, families, friend groups, workplaces or school clubs to challenge themselves to get involved in an activity, from cake sales to sporty challenges, and ...
Young family enjoying a picnic in the park during the summer holidays

Summer Holidays on a budget: Advice from WAY members

Are you looking for things to do in the summer holidays that won’t break the bank? Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing some money-saving ideas to help you make the most of the summer months without worrying about the cost. I was a teacher when my children ...
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