AQW 35198/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 29265/22-27, to detail whether all education settings are expected to have a bereavement policy, for both staff and pupils.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 11 November 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 November 2025
- Answer due by
- 26 November 2025
- Answered
- 17 November 20256 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Schools are not required to have a ‘bereavement policy’, however as part of the broader pastoral care arrangements they may have in place a clear structure and process to be followed if a bereavement happens.
The Education Authority provides bereavement resources and information, including a sample bereavement policy for schools to adapt to meet their individual needs.
The Department does not monitor completion of bereavement training in schools.