Supporting Leicester schools through bereavement with compassionate, practical expertise.

When a child experiences the death of someone important, the impact often reaches far beyond the family home. Grief can affect concentration, attendance, behaviour, friendships and emotional wellbeing, leaving teachers and school staff wondering how best to respond.

At The Laura Centre, we provide specialist bereavement support for schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. We help education professionals feel more confident supporting bereaved pupils, while ensuring children and families can access the help they need.

Whether you’re looking for bereavement training for teachers, advice following a death within your school community, or a trusted organisation to refer a pupil or family to, we’re here to help.

Our experienced team works alongside primary schools, secondary schools and colleges to provide practical, compassionate support that reflects the realities of modern education settings.

What School Bereavement Support Do We Provide?

Training For Staff
Training For Staff
Our bereavement training for schools equips teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral teams, senior leaders and wider school staff with the knowledge and confidence to support grieving children. Every session is practical, evidence-informed and tailored to your school. We also offer bespoke bereavement training designed around your individual requirements.
Referrals For Pupils
Referrals For Pupils
Some children and young people benefit from additional support beyond what school can provide. The Laura Centre accepts referrals for bereaved children and their families, offering specialist counselling and therapeutic support following the death of a parent or sibling. We work closely with schools throughout Leicester to help ensure pupils receive the right support.
Bereavement Advice
Bereavement Advice
Bereavement doesn’t always come with a handbook, and schools often have questions about how to respond. Whether you’re managing the immediate aftermath of a bereavement, supporting a grieving pupil, preparing for a child returning to school or looking to strengthen your school’s approach, we’re here to offer guidance and practical advice.

Why Do Schools Choose The Laura Centre For Bereavement Support?

The Laura Centre has supported bereaved children, young people and families across Leicester and the wider East Midlands for more than 30 years. Every day, our therapists work directly with children experiencing grief, giving us a deep understanding of how bereavement affects learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and relationships within school.

That experience shapes everything we offer to schools. Rather than relying solely on theory, our bereavement support is built on decades of real-world practice, helping education professionals understand not only what grief can look like in the classroom, but how to respond in ways that are compassionate, practical and appropriate.

Whether we’re delivering bereavement training, providing advice after a death within the school community or supporting referrals for pupils, our aim is always the same – to help schools feel confident, supported and better equipped to care for bereaved children.

Teacher speaking to a student at school

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Provide Bespoke Bereavement Training?
Do You Provide Bespoke Bereavement Training?
Every school community is different, so we always tailor our bereavement training to suit your staff, pupils and objectives. Whether you’re looking for a safeguarding-focused training or support following a bereavement, we’ll work with you to create a session that reflects your needs.
Who Can You Support Through Referrals?
Who Can You Support Through Referrals?
We provide specialist bereavement support for children, young people and families who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. If you’re unsure whether a pupil is suitable for referral, we’re always happy to discuss their circumstances and advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Do You Only Work With Schools In Leicester?
Do You Only Work With Schools In Leicester?
No. While we’re based in Leicester and regularly support schools across the city and Leicestershire, we also work with schools throughout the wider East Midlands. If you’re interested in bereavement training or support for your school, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Enquire About School Support

Contact The Laura Centre to enquire about bereavement support for schools in Leicester.