Suspected Pupil Suicide Community Action Plan (CAP)
The Suspected Pupil Suicide Community Action Plan (CAP) is activated in the event of a single, suspected suicide of a pupil attending a Central Bedfordshire school or college.
The CAP aims to co-ordinate support to the school/college community in the event of a suspected, pupil suicide and operates alongside the statutory Child Death Overview Process (CDOP).
Included in the supporting documents is the Central Bedfordshire School/College Guidance: Responding in the Event of a Suspected Pupil Suicide. This guidance aims to ensure that your school/college is prepared and can react within 48 hours to a suspected pupil suicide.
Guidance for Educational Settings Following the Death of a Young Person or Staff Member
This resource provides a framework and references for school professionals with regards to managing bereavement and loss in education settings.
Additional resources
PAPYRUS Building Suicide-Safer Schools and Colleges: A Guide for Teachers and Staff is a guide to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in schools and colleges, aimed specifically at teachers as well as school or college staff.
Step by Step is a Samaritans service that provides practical support to help schools prepare for and recover from a suspected or attempted suicide. View resources from the Samaritans.
The OLLIE Foundation is a charity dedicated to delivering suicide awareness, intervention and prevention training by empowering professionals and young adults.