Teachers from almost 100 schools in Northern Ireland are to receive bereavement support training to help pupils cope with losing a loved one.
The pilot initiative is being led by the charities Marie Curie and Cruse Bereavement Support.
They are aiming to tackle the impact suffering a loss can have on the mental wellbeing of children.
Marie Curie said that current support across Northern Ireland is patchy, with demand far outstripping supply.
