Bereavement support training for professionals
Specialist bereavement training for individuals and organisations to help teachers, social workers and other professionals better support the grieving children and young people in their care.

Our range of bereavement training courses are designed for professionals working with children and young people, including teachers, social workers and medical professionals. From short study days, full day or three-day courses, bespoke training and immediate support following the death in your school community. Find out more below.
If you have any questions, please email us on training@winstonswish.org

Rapid Response Training
This one-hour course provides immediate support for school staff in those days and weeks following a bereavement.

Spotlight Study Day Sessions
This short online course offers training on specific issues facing children and young people following a bereavement.

Training for individuals
Our three-day online training courses offer more in-depth support so professionals can help bereaved children and young people cope with their grief.

Training for organisations
This bespoke training package is designed for organisations who work with children and young people. We can arrange online or face-to-face sessions, depending on your organisations needs.

SEND bereavement support training
Our one-day online course provides a guide to supporting bereaved children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.

Free online bereavement training
Our short free training courses help teachers understand how grief impacts children and young people and how you can help them cope with their grief.
Fantastic session on child bereavement with Winston’s Wish. I recommend speaking to them about training. All people who deal with children should be equipped with this knowledge and understanding.

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