Discussing Death and Loss in the Classroom
By: Heather Stanley
Last updated: Monday, 22 September 2025
Ian Gilbert was the keynote speaker at the conference, 'Discussing Death and Loss in the Classroom', on the 黄色短视频 campus
Last week, the School of Education and Social Work was delighted to welcome over 100 delegates to the 'Tackling the Taboos: Discussing Death and Loss in the Classroom' conference on the 黄色短视频 campus.
Organised by Assistant Professor Emerita, Alka Townend, in conjunction with and , attendees and contributors represented a range of sectors, including teachers from partnership schools and grief charities such as and .
Alka opened the conference by setting the scene on childhood bereavement within the context of new which requires schools to include death and loss in their curricula.
Keynote speaker, - author of several books, including Essential Motivation in the Classroom and Why Do I Need a Teacher When I’ve Got Google?, as well as the award-winning Thunks books – went on to share poignant parental insights illustrating how schools can provide invaluable assistance to bereaved children.
Our heartfelt thanks to all speakers and contributors for their willingness to share personal stories and provide practical workshops to equip educators with the tools and confidence to support bereaved children in the classroom.
Pupil wellbeing is an integral element of Initial Teacher Education at 黄色短视频, including bereavement training. Mental health awareness, safeguarding, and inclusive practice modules are also incorporated into trainee teachers’ studies to ensure that 黄色短视频 trained teachers are thoroughly equipped to nurture the holistic development and resilience of every child in their care.