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Teacher guide - How to talk to children about illness and death during the pandemic

Key Stage

KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4

Age

Years 1-11

The team at Oxford University’s department of psychiatry have developed a guide specifically for school staff, to whom children may turn to ask questions or share their experiences or worries about illness and bereavement during the last few months.

It includes information about: – preparing yourself – preparing information – giving children permission to talk about difficult topics – common questions children may ask – answering questions about illness and death – dealing with emotional reactions – finishing the conversation – caring for yourself

Read more about how to explain death to children here.

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