Require all educational settings to have a bereavement policy

Closed 1,288 signatures

What the petition asks

During the first lockdown my daughter was on a bike ride with my children's dad when their dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. Schools have tried to be supportive but lack guidance, resulting in my children being upset unnecessarily as it could be avoided if a policy was in place.

85% of UK schools do not have a bereavement policy, yet 1 in 29 children are bereaved of a parent. That is 1 child in every classroom in the UK bereaved of a parent. This does not include any other significant person such as a grandparent. Covid has meant so many children and young people have experienced a loss of a significant person so now more than ever it is vital we have as many tools in place in relevant establishments such as schools to help support children and young people.

Timeline

16 Nov 2021	Petition opened for signatures
16 May 2022	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,288

Status Closed

Department Department for Education

Opened 16 Nov 2021

Closed 16 May 2022

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