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The Wellington Academy Case Study: Principle 4

Support is provided for the whole Armed Forces family at times of transition, and the importance of an academy Service Pupil Premium Coordinator is emphasised in this case study. The potential negative impact of moving schools is understood by all staff, and tested procedures are in place and followed robustly to minimise this.

The Wellington Academy Case Study: Principle 4

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Baglan Primary School Case Study: Principle 5

This case study examines how school leaders at Baglan Primary School utilised the self-evaluation framework for Principle 5 to evaluate how children’s voices are heard, used in decision-making processes and the subsequent impact on school practices.

Baglan Primary School Case Study: Principle 5

Prendergast Community School Case Study: Principle 6

This case study highlights how Prendergast Community Primary used Principle 6 of the Thriving Lives Toolkit to evaluate how parents are engaged with the school.

Prendergast Community School Case Study: Principle 6

Raigmore Primary School Case Study: Principle 7

This case study highlights how the school used Principle 7 to help evaluate how they keep their staff well informed. By having a comprehensive professional development programme, Raigmore Primary ensures that staff are well-informed about Armed Forces matters which may affect their pupils.

Raigmore Primary School Case Study: Principle 7

‘Grown Up’ Children from Armed Forces Families: reflections on experiences of childhood and education

This report investigates the experiences of ‘grown up’ children from Armed Forces families, focusing on how their childhood and education shaped their lives and seeking their advice to inform current support for Service children.

The Garrison ASSIST Project

As part of the Garrison ASSIST Project, parents of Service children with SEND collaborated with a filmmaker to create a series of short animated films highlighting the unique challenges these families face. The films aim to help school staff and professionals better understand and support SEND Service pupils through greater awareness and discussion.

Portsmouth and Gosport Festival of Friends

A schools’ project to support Service children, including school case studies from the Portsmouth and Gosport Festival of Friends

Lincolnshire Festival of Friends

A schools’ project to support Service children: School Case Studies

Oxfordshire County Council Festival of Friends

This publication showcases the work undertaken by 20 schools and one early years setting in the third iteration of the Festival of Friends, this time based in Oxfordshire.

Future Focus 2024/25: Finding the service pupil voice through co-design

Study Higher’s co-design project foregrounds the service pupil voice. The project aims to prioritise their perspectives of their own experiences over adult interpretations, therefore building stronger connections and informing more tailored, holistic outreach to meet their needs.