Hundreds of teachers in Northern Ireland to begin bereavement training

School leaders at Sullivan Upper School in Holywood decided to offer the training to their 80-strong team of teaching staff, including technicians and assistants (Brian Morrison/Marie Curie handout/PA)

More than 300 teachers across Northern Ireland will begin bereavement training to enable them to better support students who have lost a loved one.

The training, that will take part at seven venues across Northern Ireland on Monday, has been designed by Marie Curie and delivered in partnership with CRUSE bereavement support.