This 2 hour course, in real life, aims to help teachers, staff and leaders to cope, when supporting all the school community during and after a bereavement. It will also look at supporting the wellbeing of the staff, so that they are resilient when supporting others, over a long period of time.
Understand different types of trauma. Looking at how different age groups of children process the idea and understanding of death. Supporting staff to build their own resilience when support children and young people, who are struggling with a death in the family or school community.
Location: Diocesan Office
Duration: 2 hours
Suitable for: Headteachers and Governors
Facilitator: Maire O’Regan
Dates:
5 June 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Course facilitator
Maire has joined the team recently and has been working for Essex County Council for 25 years. In that time Maire has worked in secondary schools and primary schools. She has been in leadership for many years and has been a Headteacher for 7 years. She has worked hard to support small, rural church schools throughout her career. She has completed many Ofsted and SIAMS inspections and enjoys supporting church schools to work closely with their local community and church. Maire is interested in the Arts and holds a degree in Music. She is also a keen swimmer.
Dates
5 June 2025, 1pm - 3pm
8 July 2025