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Information Sharing Pathway & Letter Templates

Clear and timely information sharing is essential in ensuring that individuals and families receive the support they need following a bereavement.

Information Sharing Pathways

Our Information Sharing Pathway helps ensure that bereaved individuals and families receive timely, appropriate support. A range of letter templates is also available to help clergy, pastoral teams, and volunteers communicate with compassion, consistency, and care.

Pathway following the death of Headteacher / Head of School

Pathway following the death of staff member

Pathway following the death of pupil

Pathway following the death of close family member of pupil

 

Letter Templates 

The following letters can be used by the school depending on the circumstances of the  bereavement. Before sending a letter home to parents about the death of a pupil, permission must be gained from that pupil’s parents. 

Template of a Letter Informing Parents of the Death of a Member of Staff  

Template of a Letter Informing Parents of the Death of a Pupil

Template of a Letter Informing Parents of the Sudden Death of a Pupil