Resource Pack: Grief Awareness Week 2025
Grief is a journey that touches everyone, and while it can feel overwhelming, it can also be a space for growth, understanding, and connection. This year’s theme, “Growing with Grief,” reflects how we can navigate feelings, learn about ourselves, and support those around us.
This pack brings together a range of videos for KS2–5, exploring the many facets of grief. From reminders of someone you’ve lost, to grief dreams, milestones, and understanding why we feel anger or sadness, our videos cover both personal experiences and how to support others.
Whether helping young people process their own grief or guiding them in supporting friends and family, these videos show that while grief can be painful, it can also be a part of personal growth and connection.
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Watch a preview of 'Grief is like a circle’ - a video designed to support KS3-5 learners in navigating loss.
This video helps learners understand grief with the metaphor of a circle inside a box. While grief may feel overwhelming at first, this video reminds them that their life grows around it. It reassures that both grieving and healing can coexist, and it's okay to experience both.
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For Key Stage 2
This gentle video explores how everyday things, like a favourite song, a food, or a special memory, can remind us of someone we’ve lost. Through sharing a personal story about her Grandad and the song Edelweiss, Amy shows that it’s okay to feel both happy and sad when remembering someone special, and encourages children to talk to a trusted adult about their feelings.
Loss can come in many forms, not just when someone dies. It might be a friendship ending, moving schools, or other changes. In this relaxed, friendly video, we explore how every loss matters, how it can make you feel, and why it’s okay to talk about it. Tips and support ideas are included to help children process their feelings in a safe, supportive way.
For Key Stages 3-5
This video by Sunny explores how grief can show up up in everyday moments when you notice the gaps left behind by someone who’s passed. It encourages embracing those memories as a way to honour their love and find meaningful ways to remember them.
Processing loss can feel overwhelming, like living with the volume turned all the way up. This video by Bruno encourages students to press pause, allow emotions to flow, and lean on loved ones for support. Taking time for yourself is essential - there’s no rush to rejoin life’s noise until you’re ready.
Anger is a common part of grief. Create a non-judgmental space where students can express their anger through conversation, writing, or physical activity. Use this video by Sam to help remind them that anger is a normal emotion in the grieving process.
This video shares by Evie practical tips for students to help their loved ones through loss, from listening to their feelings, assisting with small tasks, and offering low-pressure invitations, to simply showing you care. It reminds us that while you can’t fix their grief, your support makes a big difference.
Key milestones like birthdays or anniversaries can be tough for grieving students. Be understanding if they need space or want to start new traditions. Offer flexibility in their responsibilities and encourage them to reach out if they need support.
Students grieving a loss may experience dreams about their loved ones, which can trigger emotions. Encourage them to express these feelings when they’re ready and provide a safe space for discussions. Be patient with mood fluctuations and offer support.
For Key Stage 4 & 5
This video reflects on the unique and often overwhelming grief that comes after losing someone to suicide. It talks about the complex emotions people may experience, the importance of remembering the person you’ve lost, and where to find specialist support, including Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).