Project Eileen

Teaching students about grief helps to prepare them for life after school.

The new RSHE content on grief and loss moves beyond reactive bereavement support, helping to prepare students for life's inevitable losses.

Project Eileen’s free resources aim to equip young teenagers with these essential life skills. Recognising that grief is normal and that loss is a complex and unique process, the programme offers healthy coping mechanisms and offers guidance on when and how to reach out for support.

https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

Talking about grief and loss is hard for anyone, especially for teenagers who might not have the language to express their thoughts and emotions. We strongly believe in the power of creative expression to help.

Project Eileen uses creative activities to engage young teenagers, offering:
✅ Emotional distance: Teens can explore big feelings by discussing a fictional character’s loss, rather than their own.
✅ A non-verbal outlet: For students who struggle to articulate their thoughts and feelings, creative activities can provide a vital, non-judgemental channel for expression.
✅ Reducing isolation: Shared activities can help students recognise that their peers are also navigating complex emotions, actively reducing stigma and isolation and building connection and community.

If you know a secondary school that wants creative, impactful PSHE/RSHE lessons on grief and bereavement, please point them towards our free resources.
👉https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

Every school should have a policy that outlines how it might respond to a bereavement in the school community. Because every school community is unique, every policy will be too.

For schools that do not yet have a policy, or have one still in the drafting phase, or would like to stress-test an existing one, Slide Away: is offering a choice of two 2-hour interactive sessions online this March.

🗓️ Session Dates: Tuesday 3rd March | Friday 13th March

What we cover in these sessions:

✅ We will use case studies and conversation to explore the ideal content for your school’s bereavement policy.
✅ Attendees will leave the session armed with ideas and the confidence to draft a policy tailored to their unique school environment.
✅ We will provide space to explore policy implications and share real-life experiences in a supportive setting.

🎟️ Booking Information: £15 per person for schools and other professionals.

👉Secure your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/slideaway/2046222

Project Eileen is delighted to share this training opportunity offered by Slide Away.

'Using Creative Activities to Support Bereaved Children and Young People' is a hands-on session that will equip you with practical tools, activities and strategies to help you support children and young people through their grief journey.

Slide Away training is approved through the British Psychological Society Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development.

Learn more and register your spot today!
Details: https://www.slideaway.org/How-we-can-help/Training
Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/slideaway/1656935