Friday, 16 May 2025

Dear parents and carers

Armed Forces Personnel:  Children Support

Do any of the following apply to you?

• Are you serving/have you served in the armed forces (UK or international) in the last 6 years?

and

• Was your child born in that period and registered as a ‘service child’?

or

• Did your child suffer the loss of a parent whilst in service and you receive a related war pension?

I am writing to inform you of potential additional support available to your child through the Government Pupil Premium grant for parents who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools to support eligible pupils. For children of service personnel, this funding aims to help mitigate any challenges they may face due to their parents' military commitments, current or past. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Academic Support: Providing extra tuition or resources to help children who may have experienced disruption to their education due to family mobility.
• Pastoral Care: Offering support for the emotional and social well-being of children who may have experienced frequent school transitions or parental deployment.
• Enrichment Activities: Funding opportunities for children to participate in a wider range of school activities, such as clubs, trips, and cultural experiences.
• Addressing Specific Needs: Tailored support to address any particular educational or well-being needs your child may have.

Please inform the school office if you have served within the last 6 years and believe that your child was known to / registered as a services child during your service.

Peter Seargent  / Mrs Forte Co Headteacher