The seminars, which take place in London on Tuesday 5 July 2011 and in Wakefield, West Yorkshire on Tuesday 12 July 2011, are essential for educators working with children and young people.

Confirmed speakers include Erica Brown, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood at the University of Worcester, who will provide an academic insight into how children and young people grieve. Other speakers include practitioners from organisations such as the Child Bereavement Charity and Rainbows GB.

A case study session at each seminar will involve a bereaved individual speaking about their personal experiences and providing an insight into the impact of a sudden death on a family.

The seminar is a low-cost opportunity for continuing professional development, and speakers will cover a variety of topics including: insights into how children and young people experience and express grief; a common-sense approach to helping children, young people and families deal with the horrendous shock of sudden death; and the range of services and resources available for educators working with bereaved children and young people.

For a full list of speakers and more information, click here or go to www.suddendeath.org.

Caroline Perry, Events Manager at Brake says: “This is an invaluable seminar for educators, providing essential information on supporting children and young people, and offering opportunities for discussions on best practice. Attending will help you to ensure you are caring for and supporting the children, young people and families you work with as effectively as possible.”

The events take place at Association of British Insurers on Tuesday 5 July in London and Bishopgarth Police Training Centre on Tuesday 12 July in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. To book a place today call 01484 559909 or email admin@brake.org.uk. Places cost £61 +VAT for subscribers to the Sudden Death Forum and £81 +VAT for non-subscribers. For more information go to www.suddendeath.org.