Open AccessAnticipated death in New Zealand school communities.
Author(s) -
Katherin Broughton
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
kairaranga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-9021
pISSN - 1175-9232
DOI - 10.54322/kairaranga.v9i2.117
Subject(s) - plan (archaeology) , public relations , pedagogy , political science , medical education , sociology , medicine , geography , archaeology
Few resources seem to be available to support school communities that have a child whose death is anticipated. The present article draws on the experiences of school staff and special education employees who have been involved in New Zealand school communities where a child was terminally ill and died These experiences could help other school communities to provide optimal support and avoid pitfalls Schools could use this article to develop a plan tofit their own unique situation.