Training
Training for Individuals, Schools & Organisations
Our aim is to help those who work with children and young people, gain the skills and confidence to support them through grief.
We have almost 20 years’ experience of providing support to bereaved children and young people, and of working alongside practitioners to support them to do the same.
Join our ‘Balloons Bereavement Champions Training Programme’
Our Bereavement Champions Training programme costs just £50 per person per person, and consists of:
- Bereavement Champions Training – Attending a 3-hour training session
- ‘Resource bundle’ – Following the initial training, attendees receive a suite of online information sheets and activities to do with bereaved children and young people. As well as a library list of books to read or recommend to children.
- Advice and guidance – which can take the form of:
- Joining an online ‘Bereavement Champion Peer Support session’ – run once a term for those who have attended the training
- Coaching – undertaking coaching sessions with a member of Balloons staff to help when working with a grieving child
- Email or phone support from Balloons staff
- Policies – Support with the development of a school bereavement policy where needed
On completion of the training, you will be given a CPD certificate and logo to use in your email signature.
Our next training session will take place on Tuesday 7th October 2025. Click here for more details and to book your space.
Bespoke Child Bereavement Training
We are able to provide bespoke training for practitioners such as family support workers, healthcare providers, school counsellors, teaching assistants, SENCOs, Headteachers and classroom teachers.
Contact us to discuss your needs admin@balloonscharity.co.uk
I found this short course very helpful and informative. I also felt validated that I had helped a child who lost their Dad during the pandemic. I would recommend this course very highly to those working with children who are going through bereavement or loss. I think this should be covered in general training for teachers and support staff.
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