At Sandy Bear, we understand that professionals working with children and young people are often required to wear many hats, making it challenging to have specialised training in every area of support. That’s why we’re here to offer guidance and support when working with bereaved children, young people, and their families.
Supporting Bereaved Children and Families
Sandy Bear provides advice, guidance, and signposting via telephone and email to help professionals navigate the complex emotions that come with bereavement. Whether you’re a teacher, counsellor, or other school staff member working with a young person experiencing loss, our team is here to support you.
Referral Process
If you are working with a child or family in need of more intensive support, referrals to our full service can be made through our referral forms on our website. Please ensure that consent has been given before referring anyone to our service.
How are we funded?
Our services are funded through a combination of statutory and voluntary commissions, grants, and community fundraising. In areas where we have full funding, our services are free. In regions where we do not operate fully, we are happy to discuss individual funding options, including local commissioning or Social Prescribing. We are always open to exploring solutions to best serve your community.
Training Opportunities
We regularly provide training to professionals across education, health, social care, and emergency services. Our CPD-accredited bereavement training is available as half or full-day sessions, focusing on supporting children and young people who have been bereaved, as well as those experiencing anticipatory grief due to terminal illness in their family.
The training includes both theoretical insights and practical tools to facilitate sensitive conversations about death and loss. Attendees often report that the new skills they learn are valuable for their daily work with students and families. Our CPD accreditation also means that our training can contribute towards your team’s professional development.
Get in Touch
We would love to discuss the specific training needs of your school. If you’re interested in learning more or arranging a session, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to supporting you and your team in offering the best care possible to your students and their families.
Referral Form
