Responding in the Moment

This course supports school and education staff with the skills and confidence to support students through anticipatory grief and bereavement.

What is Responding in the Moment?

RSPH has worked with the Ruth Strauss Foundation to develop a fully funded training course equipping school and education staff with the skills and confidence to support students through anticipatory grief and bereavement.

With one in two people diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, and 46,300 children bereaved of a parent each year in the UK, grief and (pre) bereavement understanding and support in schools is essential. Research shows that children are most vulnerable before bereavement, yet often focus on grief support comes after death.

The Responding in the Moment course is part of a proactive, whole-school approach. Every adult in the school and education community, from caretaker to headteacher, gains the skills and confidence to respond with care, as a child could confide in anyone. The course equips everyone so they can respond when it matters most.

Who is this course for?

This course is valuable for anyone working in a UK school or education setting. 

Key skills

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support students through anticipatory grief and bereavement. By the end of the course, you will:

•    Understand anticipatory grief and bereavement

•    Build knowledge and confidence to respond in emotional moments

•    Know how to address complex needs, cultural inclusion and neurodiverse support

•    Know how to align with Relationship, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) statutory guidance

•    Have awareness of practical tools to create a compassionate, whole-school approach

How long does it take to complete?

The Responding in the Moment course consists of two hours of online study that you can complete in your own time. Your progress will be saved inside the RSF Learn LMS and you can come back to it at your own pace.

Certification

Once you have completed the course, you will receive a CPD certificate of completion. 

How do I access the course?

The course is hosted on the RSF Learn LMS platform. Sign up to take part through the Ruth Strauss Foundation website here.