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Safeguarding Briefing - 12th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
As we gather together to give thanks for the life of the only Queen that most of us have ever known, our memories will inevitably be drawn to others we have also known, and are no longer with us. Bereavement and grief can be unpredictable. Feelings that we think have been left behind can suddenly re-surface and unsettle us.
Two years ago, the children and young people in our schools and colleges were hit by an unprecedented global pandemic. The enforced lockdowns and Covid precautions meant that for many, endings were unsaid and life events uncommorated. Remembering Queen Elizabeth's life and saying goodbye to a well-loved figure, may well become a proxy goodbye for those that were missed during the health emergency.
For some children, the extensive coverage of the Queen's departure and the public displays of grief and flowers might raise feelings that they cannot name and questions you might not feel confident to answer. For the children it is important that we try to do so.
My thoughts are also with you, as you struggle to help children through this difficult period. As we mourn for the Queen, and welcome our new King, inevitably children will still want to be children, and our everyday school life will continue.
Monday, 19th September 2022
As you will be aware, the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II will take place next Monday and that this day will be a Bank Holiday. With this in mind there will be no Safeguarding Briefing until 26th September 2022.
Until next time, keep safe and thank you for all the work you're doing,
Andrew Hall,
Specialist Safeguarding Consultant,
Success In Schools Ltd.
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