Police are working closely with the school of Keziah Flux-Edmonds to ensure pupils, teachers and parents get the support they need following the 6-year-old’s death earlier this week.
PCSOs have been invited into Queensgate Foundation Primary School on Monday to speak to the children and offer any reassurance they need. Keziah was a pupil at the school.
Specialist staff from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Psychology Service will also be on hand to advise staff on how best to support children affected by this tragedy.
There will also be the chance for parents dropping off their children on Monday morning to go into the school hall and talk with school staff, Inspector Sam Dunlop, the school nurse and the local vicar about how to cope with bereavement.
On Tuesday, neighbourhood officers will be at Parkside Pavilion between 15:00 and 19:00, handing out literature on bereavement services and offering further reassurance to anybody who wishes to go along.
On Wednesday, a quiz night and raffle is being held at The Prince of Wales pub in East Cowes with all proceeds going towards a memorial garden for Keziah. Prizes already donated include 4x Festival tickets, meal vouchers and a whole host of other goodies.
More information about the event can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/847525015392245/permalink/847589275385819/.
