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Free Webinar with Kate Jones

Blog, News
WEBINAR FULL If you would like to keep up to date with more webinars like this, please email your contact details to communications@winstonswish.org. Acclaimed Teacher, Author, and TES writer Kate Jones is teaming up with Winston's Wish to deliver an exclusive webinar exploring how to support bereaved pupils in the classroom. When: Wednesday 13th ...
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A letter for Winston’s Wish

Fundraising, Stories
Written by Winston’s Wish supporter, NickIt was nearly 47 years ago, as a 19-year-old, when my life was turned upside down. At around 4 am, a knock on my door, and two oversized policemen squeezed into my room. After suggesting I sit down, they told me, without much further softening of what was to ...
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How to talk to children about death

Advice
Grief, death, and dying are all things no one wants to talk about, but we do. - Grace, Youth Trustee, 23 (bereaved at age 8)  Bringing up the topic of death with children and young people is really important. Lots of adults find this uncomfortable when talking to other adults, and ...
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Supporting grieving children and young people through exams

Advice
Exams can often be a difficult time for most students when people can feel under pressure to perform and to give of their best. This can sometimes feel additionally difficult for students who are grieving, who may find it hard to think clearly, take information in, access memory recall, concentrate ...

Free Webinar: Supporting Bereaved Pupils

Blog, Events, News
WEBINAR FULL If you would like to keep up to date with more webinars like this, please email your contact details to communications@winstonswish.org. Join acclaimed Teacher, Author, and TES writer Kate Jones with special guests Winston’s Wish in this exclusive webinar exploring how to support bereaved pupils in the classroom. It’s estimated that 1 ...
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How to support young people who are struggling with their grief

Advice, Blog
This article has been written by freelance writer Sophie Bishop. Sophie aims to spread awareness through her writing around issues to do with healthcare, grief and wellbeing. www.sophiebishop.co.uk.In a survey carried out by YouGov, it was found that around 18 million people across the UK were uncomfortable talking about bereavement. ...
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Talk Grief – the Youth Led Grief Network

Blog, News
Winston’s Wish is excited to be launching Talk Grief – the Youth Led Grief Network, a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults to find support, help others and say it how it is – the good, the bad and the ugly.    Powered by Winston’s Wish, this brand-new website ...
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