How can schools support staff affected by pregnancy loss?

About this resource

This resource offers practical guidance for schools and colleges supporting a member of education staff affected by pregnancy loss. It recognises that experiences of loss are personal and can affect people in different ways.

The guidance helps senior leaders and colleagues respond with compassion and discretion when someone shares their experience. It includes practical steps to ensure staff feel acknowledged and supported, alongside signposting to specialist organisations.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for: 

• education staff across all settings
• senior leaders and leadership teams
• mental health leads.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

• Access and utilise tools, strategies and resources to support their own mental health so that they can look after themselves.