Project Eileen

Project Eileen Multimedia programme for secondary schools to help young people tackle the topics of death and grief.

Designed to open the conversation and develop skills to deal with this part of life. Project Eileen
Helping young people tackle the topic of death
Up to 5,000 children die every year in the UK
112 children under the age of 18 are bereaved of a parent every day
1 in 29 schoolchildren has been bereaved of a parent or sibling –
the equivalent to one child in every class
Mortality affects everyone at

some point. This taboo subject is largely
neglected or skimmed over in schools. Project Eileen aims to help young
people develop the necessary skills to deal with this part of life and help
schools broach the topic which proves so difficult to discuss. Project Eileen provides secondary schools with an original multi-media
programme obtainable in one of three versions. Schools can select from:
a live band of young musicians accompanied by a narrator/performer,
with original animation, performing a 45-minute set in a hall or gym; the
script, the musical score and the animation, all downloadable, to
facilitate producing a live version themselves; or a downloadable file
comprising animated narrative with recorded musical accompaniment
which would be suitable for presentation in individual classrooms. Every aspect has been created uniquely for this project and, from this
starting point, schools will have access to comprehensive teacher
resource packs, with support material and links, to help open-up and
develop discussion with their students in five follow-up lessons. How Project Eileen can help young people:
• Raising awareness. It is anticipated young people will find
themselves in a better position to deal with any loss they will one
day encounter, sometimes unexpectedly.
• Combatting isolation. For young people who have already been
affected by death, it is hoped that it will help them to feel less
isolated, to realise they are not alone and help prevent mental
health issues arising.
• Addressing the stigma. Those who have not yet encountered
death in their lives will discover ways to respond to friends who
have been bereaved. In the future, this knowledge will enable them
to offer support to colleagues, friends and relatives.

💔 90% of teachers have received no formal bereavement training—yet research from Child Bereavement UK shows that an aver...
29/06/2026

💔 90% of teachers have received no formal bereavement training—yet research from Child Bereavement UK shows that an average of one in every 29 children aged 5-16 has been bereaved of a parent or sibling. That equates to a grieving child in almost every classroom.

While 92% of educators agree schools should prepare ahead for a loss, only 2% report that death and bereavement have a practical focus within their school's curriculum. Most schools state that they lack the confidence, resources, and training to deliver this new aspect of the school curriculum.

Project Eileen, part of the Slide Away family, is helping secondary schools close this gap across the UK. 🌍✨

To help normalise conversations around grief and build emotional resilience, Project Eileen provides interactive, multimedia teaching resources designed specifically for the secondary PSHE curriculum. These comprehensive lesson plans—available in both animated and creative versions—are completely FREE to any UK secondary school. 🎬🎨

By introducing these resources, schools can proactively combat the isolation, stigma, and loneliness often experienced by grieving teenagers, while teaching peers how to offer meaningful support.

👇 Register to access free multimedia curriculum resources: https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

To further support school communities nationwide, Slide Away offers online training modules on grief and bereavement to professionals working with children and young people. Slide Away training is approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of CPD.

👇 View upcoming online training modules:
https://www.slideaway.org/what-we-do/training

Teaching students about grief helps to prepare them for life after school. The new RSHE content on grief and loss moves ...
17/02/2026

Teaching students about grief helps to prepare them for life after school.

The new RSHE content on grief and loss moves beyond reactive bereavement support, helping to prepare students for life's inevitable losses.

Project Eileen’s free resources aim to equip young teenagers with these essential life skills. Recognising that grief is normal and that loss is a complex and unique process, the programme offers healthy coping mechanisms and offers guidance on when and how to reach out for support.

https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

Talking about grief and loss is hard for anyone, especially for teenagers who might not have the language to express the...
12/02/2026

Talking about grief and loss is hard for anyone, especially for teenagers who might not have the language to express their thoughts and emotions. We strongly believe in the power of creative expression to help.

Project Eileen uses creative activities to engage young teenagers, offering:
✅ Emotional distance: Teens can explore big feelings by discussing a fictional character’s loss, rather than their own.
✅ A non-verbal outlet: For students who struggle to articulate their thoughts and feelings, creative activities can provide a vital, non-judgemental channel for expression.
✅ Reducing isolation: Shared activities can help students recognise that their peers are also navigating complex emotions, actively reducing stigma and isolation and building connection and community.

If you know a secondary school that wants creative, impactful PSHE/RSHE lessons on grief and bereavement, please point them towards our free resources.
👉https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

Every school should have a policy that outlines how it might respond to a bereavement in the school community. Because e...
10/02/2026

Every school should have a policy that outlines how it might respond to a bereavement in the school community. Because every school community is unique, every policy will be too.

For schools that do not yet have a policy, or have one still in the drafting phase, or would like to stress-test an existing one, Slide Away: is offering a choice of two 2-hour interactive sessions online this March.

🗓️ Session Dates: Tuesday 3rd March | Friday 13th March

What we cover in these sessions:

✅ We will use case studies and conversation to explore the ideal content for your school’s bereavement policy.
✅ Attendees will leave the session armed with ideas and the confidence to draft a policy tailored to their unique school environment.
✅ We will provide space to explore policy implications and share real-life experiences in a supportive setting.

🎟️ Booking Information: £15 per person for schools and other professionals.

👉Secure your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/slideaway/2046222

Give your teachers the confidence to teach about bereavement.Meeting the new RSHE requirements is not just about sourcin...
04/02/2026

Give your teachers the confidence to teach about bereavement.

Meeting the new RSHE requirements is not just about sourcing lesson content; it is about ensuring that your staff feel confident to manage student responses during lessons on loss and change.

Project Eileen is designed to offer teachers everything they need, including:
✔A comprehensive six-lesson structure: Clear, step-by-step lesson plans with accompanying films, scripts, scores and activities, so little to no teacher preparation is required.
✔Built-in signposting: Guidance on when and how to refer students who need further emotional support, ensuring classroom discussions stay safe.
✔Age-appropriate narrative: Using a central narrative developed specifically for young teenagers, the material resonates without over-complicating the topic.

https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

When a teenager is grieving, they often retreat or struggle to find the right words.Project Eileen resources aim to ensu...
28/01/2026

When a teenager is grieving, they often retreat or struggle to find the right words.

Project Eileen resources aim to ensure that teenagers have the tools they need to support themselves and their peers.

🎬 Using films & creativity: Moving beyond traditional lessons, the Project Eileen programme offers creative methods (music, theatre, writing, art, discussion) to help young people safely express complex feelings about loss.
🤝 Building peer support: Helping all students understand grief, leaving them better equipped to support their friends and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help.
🏫 Supporting schools: Offering free resources to UK secondary schools.

If you are a parent, please share this with your child's school. If you are a teacher, take a look to see how Project Eileen might fit your PSHE/RSHE needs.

https://www.projecteileen.co.uk/

Is your school ready to teach grief & loss effectively?The new statutory guidance requiring age-appropriate lesson conte...
21/01/2026

Is your school ready to teach grief & loss effectively?

The new statutory guidance requiring age-appropriate lesson content on grief and bereavement is approaching fast. Delivering this sensitive subject requires confidence and good quality resources.

Project Eileen is a ready-made solution for early secondary aged cohorts, providing a clear, six-lesson framework that directly meets the DfE requirement to teach that "grief is a natural response" to death and loss, and that the impact of "change and loss" is both complex and unique.

Project Eileen resources are available FREE to UK schools.

➡️ https://www.projecteileen.co.uk

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