Rutland school supporting students mourning the Queen's death
For many children, Her Majesty's death could be the first time they've come across grief or loss
A Rutland school has been ensuring pupils know support is there for them as they come to terms with the death of Britain's longest reigning Monarch.
Brooke Priory Prep School in Oakham has offered a range of support to children struggling to cope with the death of the Queen.
Duncan Flint is the Headmaster at the school and said:
"Children of different ages really needed supporting in totally different ways."
"It's a very emotional time but we feel that the way our support networks are there and the environment we have that we've supported the children really well."
But the school's methods go beyond the norm, as Mr Flint says:
"We've got Elsie, the well-being dog. Dogs are pretty good at recognising who needs a bit of support. The children know that Elsie's always around for a good stroke and a pat."
Mourners have been arriving at Westminster Hall in swathes to pay their respects to Her Majesty, and the school feels it's right for them to commemorate her legacy fittingly:
"We've got plans to have a Queen Elizabeth Rose planted. Our eco-warriors group are working their way through it so we can plant it at an appropriate time in an appropriate way."
Thousands of people have been filing past Her Majesty's coffin as she lies in state until her funeral on Monday.