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BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit for Secondary aged children

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BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit for Secondary aged children

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A brilliant Parents' toolkit with help, guidance and support for any parents/guardians of Secondary aged children/young people.

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Starting secondary school - BBC Parents’ Toolkit - BBC Bitesize

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Advice for parents who have a child starting secondary school this year, with tips on the emotional and practical sides of the transition.

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BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit for Primary age children

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BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit for Primary age children

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A brilliant Parents' toolkit, with guides on starting Primary School.

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Starting primary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize

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Advice and games to help you and your child prepare for primary school, then thrive during their first year.

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Trauma Informed Schools Wales.

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Our vision is to provide best in class training for schools, communities and organisations so that they become trauma informed and mentally healthy places for all.

Photo Credit:
Pixelheadphoto / Depositphotos

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TISUK aims to deliver high quality training which enables practitioners to create safe, supportive environments in schools, communities, and other organisations, with a focus on helping all children and especially the more vulnerable ones.

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FREE resources for educators.

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Education - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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A series of resources have been developed aimed at the key stages of education. These resources include information to increase understanding and awareness and to also help address many of the barriers that an neurodivergent learner may face. Learning About Autism Award The Learning about Autism programme is a whole school/setting approach to improving awareness […]

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Veterans and Families Service - Our whole-family, holistic interventions are tailor-made to meet your family’s specific needs.

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Veterans and Families Service « TGP Cymru

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Our whole-family, holistic interventions are tailor-made to meet your family’s specific needs.

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Therapy for Children, Young People, and Families. Bridgend area.

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Therapy Services Following our assessment and the creation of goals, we can make recommendations for therapy. Therapy includes 1:1 or group treatment, collaboration and training with those who are key to the young person’s life, onward referrals where required, and sharing therapy strategies that can be used outside therapy sessions. Not all young people will […]

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This company have produced reward charts through the Hive for RAF families.

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'Like' our Facebook page and get our 15% OFF Coupon Code to use through Amazon checkout on the links below!

A reward chart to help parents successfully potty train their child. Also includes instructions: '10 Positive Steps to Successful Potty Training'

This fun, colorful chart provides the central focus for both a parent and child to work from. Positive reinforcement by using colorful stickers and stars Supportive tips and guidelines are included to help you get the best result from your chart. Potty training requires patience and results do not always happen over night. Parent and care involvement and dedication are key to the success of this chart.

Add a Brilliant Smile Chart

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'Like' our Facebook page and get our 15% OFF Coupon Code to use through Amazon checkout on the links below! My Growing Up Reward Cha...

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These "open when" envelopes are designed to add an encouraging note inside each envelope, providing support at times of need.

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16PCS Open When Envelopes, Envelope English Greeting Card, University College Gifts for Students Friends, Leaving Home Gift, Open When Envelopes for College Daughter Son : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

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Useful soft toy kits, which could be helpful for Service children during periods of separation.

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Make a bear kits from £9.50. Make a bear with Be My Bear.

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Make A Bear Kits to make at home. Stuff your own teddy bear, plushie or animal with our simple bear making kits. Zero sewing, maximum fun from Be My Bear.

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Lessons and activities about evacuations during war

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Lessons and activities about evacuations during war

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Here you will find links to all the lessons, activities and resources: 1 What was it like to be evacuated in WWII.pptx 2 Finding a new home in Staffordshire 1.pptx 3 Map Activity.pdf 4 Finding a ne…

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A printable PDF for display boards.

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The Additional Learning Needs Code | GOV.WALES

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Requirements and guidance for schools, further education institutions, local authorities, NHS bodies and others on the additional learning needs system.

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With thanks to Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade for sharing this. This brief video is a message of Remembrance from Padre Nicola Frail, a good resource to share with pupils, drawing particular attention to WW2 and VE Day.

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May 2025 VE Day 80 Padre Nicola Frail 160X

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VE Day community celebrations - The Together Coalition

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2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. As it was in 1945, the heart of the VE Day 80 commemorations and celebrations will be in our communities.

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Resources to help you mark VE and VJ Day

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We invite our supporters to host events in their communities to honour the service of the war generation. Discover resources and a guide to planning events.

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VE Day and VJ Day 80th anniversaries - GOV.UK

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2025 marks the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May and VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on 15 August.

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A useful website with information and ideas to help guide you on how to plan an event for VE Day 80.

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VE Day 80 - Join the party in a shared moment of celebration!

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On 8 May 2025, we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, our nation will unite to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe.

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The Little Troopers charity Teen Podcast - Squad cast 

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The Little Troopers charity Teen Podcast - Squad cast 

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A useful tool for opening discussion topics.

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Teen Podcast Little Troopers has launched a brand-new podcast called SQUAD featuring lots of military teenagers talking about growing up in the military community. Across eight episodes we speak to 15 teens who all have a different story to tell. What is SQUAD? SQUAD is a podcast for military teenagers. It’s the first […]

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Discover My Benefits - Army - Health & Welfare - Wraparound childcare - Armed Forces

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Get funding for the cost of up to 20 hours of before and after school care for your 4 to 11-year-old children (4-16 year old children if in receipt of certain disability allowances).

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Welsh Government - guidance on childcare for 3 - 4 year olds

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Welsh Government - guidance on childcare for 3 - 4 year olds

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Get 30 hours of childcare for 3 and 4 year olds | GOV.WALES

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The Childcare Offer for Wales provides eligible parents with a mixture of childcare and early education for children aged 3 or 4.

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Not MotMC but something to start thinking about?

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VE Mail is a unique opportunity for children and young people to learn first-hand about a shared story which connects the past, present and future.

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Service children’s reflections on Remembrance - Resources | SCiP Alliance

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SCiP Alliance - hear from some Service children about their experiences of support

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SCiP Alliance - hear from some Service children about their experiences of support

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Service children speak about the support they receive and need in school - Resources | SCiP Alliance

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Month of the Military Child Leaflet Template

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This useful Month of the Military Child Leaflet Template is a great way to learn about this topic. Children can use the handy headings to research and organise their findings to understand more about the month of the military child. An excellent way to develop the understanding of a military life and the impact it can have on the families as well as the relationships they form.

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Forces Employment Charity - Families programme

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Forces Employment Charity - Families programme

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This fantastic charity offers mentoring and career guidance to Service children and young people aged 16-24.

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Our Families Employment Programme supports civilian spouses and partners of serving and ex-Forces personnel on their journey into employment.

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Forces Employment Charity - supporting MotMC

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Forces Employment Charity - supporting MotMC

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Supporting military children: Month of the Military Child 2024

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Join us in celebrating service children for their adaptability and strength this April. Discover the support available for military families.

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Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families

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Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families

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A review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence into the concerns raised by armed forces families and recommendations for change. Published in 2022.

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Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families

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A review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence into the concerns raised by armed forces families and recommendations for change.

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Book a workshop to help your class celebrate!

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Did you know the official flower of the military child is the dandelion?

Dandelions put down roots almost anywhere they grow, and it's almost impossible to destroy. It's a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the wind carries them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the military, planted swiftly and surely. They're ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new adventures, new lands, and new friends.
Together - Winds of Strength Series by William, 9-11, RNRM, 2022 Competition Winner

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Month of the Military Child - Never Such Innocence

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Did you know the official flower of the military child is the dandelion? Dandelions put down roots almost anywhere they grow, and it's almost impossible to destroy. It's a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the wind carries them. They are hardy and upright.

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The Month of the Military Child celebrates Service children each April.

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National Literacy Trust - Remembrance resources

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National Literacy Trust - Remembrance resources

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Remembrance activities for schools

We're proud to be partnering with Royal British Legion again this year on a remarkable programme of events and resources to support Remembrance teaching and learning in schools.

These will include:

A live assembly on Friday 10 November.

New resources to support learning in the classroom.

Live Remembrance assembly

Join us at 10.20am on Friday 10 November for a live-streamed online assembly for ages 9 to 12 (years 5, 6, 7 and 8).

Resources

Remembrance assemblies for use in school

Written in partnership with Royal British Legion these presentations can be used in assemblies or the classroom to explore concepts of service and to help pupils reflect on the importance of Remembrance.

Each presentation includes an accompanying set of teacher notes to help you deliver the assembly, plus ideas for follow-up activities. We have assemblies suited for:

Key Stage 1 (ages 5 to 7)

Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11)

Key Stage 3 (ages 11 to 14).

Download the relevant assembly from the files list on this page. You'll need to be logged in or to register to access the files.

Further resources

Our book club resources have been based on age-appropriate stories to help children explore themes of Remembrance, and to develop core reading comprehension skills. They include teacher guidance along with discussion questions and learning activities. Learning is linked to literacy outcomes many of which are universally applicable, so please do explore resources for the relevant age group whichever curriculum you use.

However, do note that resources will also incorporate specific curriculum links based on the National Curriculum for England, or Curriculum for Excellence Scotland as detailed below.

Primary: for Upper Key Stage 2 and including National Curriculum for England links to the Year 5 and 6 English Programme of Study.

Early years: including Early Level (Scotland) Curriculum for Excellence links.

Primary: including First Level (Scotland) Curriculum for Excellence links.

Additional Remembrance resources

The National Literacy Trust has worked with the Royal British Legion to develop a wide range of additional resources across Key Stages 1 to 5. These include ideas for exploring Remembrance through a whole-school project, as well as book club and creative writing activities.

Resources are also available in Welsh.

You can download more resources for free from the Royal British Legion's Teaching Remembrance pages.

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Remembrance Day activities and resources for teachers in primary and secondary schools.

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Remembrance Day | Armistice Day Teaching Resources KS1

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These Remembrance Day resources for schools will help you teach Remembrance Day to KS1 kids. Commemorate Armistice Day with teaching resources and activities.

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Little Troopers Charity - Armed Forces Day 

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Plans for Armed Forces Day? - Little Troopers

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The charity Little Troopers wants to help you make plans for Armed Forces Day. They have resources to help at school and home.

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CBBC Newsround - What is Armed Forces Day?

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CBBC Newsround - What is Armed Forces Day?

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Saturday 24 June 2023 marks Armed Forces Day - a day in which the UK celebrates the people who make up the British Army, Navy and Air Force.

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What's in this Armed Forces Resource Pack?

A handy pack full of resources for you to use around Armed Forces Day. Teach KS1 children about this historic event in an engaging and interactive way using this lovely example of an army lesson plan.

You can use lesson plans and resource packs to support your classes, and educate children on this important event.

Included in this lesson pack:

Armed Forces Day Assembly Pack

Page Border Pack

Differentiated Fact File

Differentiated Reading Comprehension

Display Banner

Display Posters

Click here to view another of Twinkl's fantastic military lesson plan examples on war and remembering the life of Walter Tull!

How can I use this army lesson plan example resource?

This comprehensive resource contains a fantastic army lesson plan example, which has been carefully designed to help you to impart a lasting understanding of the British Armed Forces with your children.

The resources contained within this downloadable file are ideal for use as a military lesson plan. If you're using this resource as a one-off lesson plan, why not use the assembly pack as an introductory PowerPoint to the topic?

Likewise, a thoughtful class poem, written using the wonderful, military-themed page borders would be perfect as a plenary activity.

Click here to view another military lesson plan example resource about the history of the British armed forces!

What is Armed Forces Day?

Many nations around the world observe some kind of Armed Forces Day to honour their military forces.

Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.

Veterans' Day was first observed in 2006, with the name being changed to Armed Forces Day in 2009.

Although it's an official event, it's not a public holiday in the UK.

Be sure to check out Twinkl's lovely army lesson plan examples to help you teach your pupils about this important topic!

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A handy pack full of resources for you to use around Armed Forces Day. Teach KS1 children about this historic event in an engaging and interactive way using this lovely example of an army lesson plan. You can use lesson plans and resource packs to support your classes, and educate children on this important event.

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Armed Forces Day KS2 Resource Pack English

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A handy pack full of fantastic resources for you to use around armed forces day.

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Children and Young People's Participation in Wales Good Practice Guide. 

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Children and Young People's Participation in Wales Good Practice Guide. 

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Barnardo's Cymru - Finding your voice toolkit

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Barnardo's Cymru - Finding your voice toolkit

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Brilliant toolkit with useful ideas for Pupil Voice sessions.

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What is Armed Forces Day? Helpful resources to plan your celebrations.

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Each year, Wales’ Armed Forces Day is hosted and celebrated in a different region across the Country. Armed Forces Day in Wales commemorates and celebrates the Armed Forces community and is a partnership event between local authorities, Welsh Government, the tri services and other partners.

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FREE resources to help teaching staff to support Service children in an educational setting.

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The purpose of the SSCE Cymru School Toolkit is to provide schools, local authorities and education professionals with information on the experiences of Service children, and help them to understand the support that is available to assist them with supporting Service children in the best possible way.

The Toolkit was produced with the support of the SSCE Cymru network, who provided and checked the content to ensure the most relevant and accurate information is provided.

The SSCE Cymru School Toolkit includes the following sections:

Armed Forces in Wales

Service children's experiences

Education in Wales

Service children data and school admissions

Mental health and wellbeing

Youth provision

Funding

Research.

Each section of the SSCE Cymru School Toolkit also provides information on various support organisations and relevant links to resources, along with a list of suggested actions/activities for the school.
Download the School Toolkit here
Any queries or feedback regarding the content of the Toolkit should be directed to SSCECymru@wlga.gov.uk

Launched: March 2020

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The purpose of the SSCE Cymru School Toolkit is to provide schools, local authorities and education professionals with information on the experiences of Service children, and help them to understand the support that is available to assist them with supporting Service children in the best possible way.

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Some guidance and FAQs.

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MOD Wraparound Childcare Scheme - Army Families Federation

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An overview of the process for setting up MOD wraparound childcare and making a claim, along with some FAQs

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With contact details for the MODs Education Advisory Team (EAT).

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Educate the Child, Support the Family, Defend the Nation

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Welcome to our new website DCS News: Akrotiri School achieve Healthy School Status Queen Victoria School at the heart of Royal events in Edinburgh Queen Victoria School embark on a poignant and meaningful Battlefield trip to Belgium Based overseas with young children? Find out if you can benefit from an expansion in funded childcare.

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Driving Change

We value you, your contribution and your opinions.

We take your feedback to those in positions of power - the Chain of Command, Government Ministers, other Government departments, local authorities and civilian service providers and it informs policy and decision making.

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Naval Families Federation | Royal Navy & Royal Marine Charity

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The NFF exists to give all current serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families the information they need.

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Army Families Federation - Supporting Army families worldwide

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Welcome to the Army Families Federation (AFF) website. AFF supports British Army families wherever they are in the world.

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FREE books for RAF Service children/young people

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Support for Service children | Wellbeing | Grants < RAF Families Federation

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Support for Service children and young people. Here you will find support in many different guises from wellbeing to grants and funding. Read more.

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Something to share with Armed Forces families experiencing separation.

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With the help from my Mum Julia, Nan Sylvia and Auntie Sue Huggable Heroes® are lovingly handmade in Norfolk, England.

We use a Photo of the child's love one, edit and then print into Fabric ready to make into the perfect sized Huggable Hero. The Heroes fit perfectly under little arms to carry around and they are small enough for older children to tuck into school bags.

I am so excited to see where this adventure takes us.

Thank you for stopping by

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Reinforcing Bonds and Reducing Separation Anxiety. We have helped over 3000 families so far by recommendation alone! .Huggable Heroes® are for Everyone!

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We register, inspect and take action to improve the quality and safety of services in Wales. Find out more about us.

Inspection Reports

We produce inspection reports of all our registered service providers and store them in our directory.
Find out more

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We register, inspect and take action to improve the quality and safety of services in Wales. Find out more about us. We produce inspection reports of all our registered service providers and store them in our directory. Find out more

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Helpful links to free resources to celebrate AFD.

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There are lots of pre-existing educational resources available for schools and parents on the topic of the Armed Forces, past and present. We’ve compiled a selection of website links and downloadable resources suitable for students of all ages. Explore the history of our Armed Forces, take part in digital tours and revel in real-life training.

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Little Troopers Charity - MotMC resources

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Little Troopers Charity - MotMC resources

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Little Troopers have updated resources to celebrate MotMC, including their school pack and ideas on how to participate in their 'Dandelion Day' on the 4th April.

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Month of the Military Child - Little Troopers

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A month to celebrate all our dandelions April is the international month of the military child and each year we love taking this time to celebrate all of the little troopers out there! Did you know the official flower of the military child is the dandelion because it's seeds are blown far and wide by [...]

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April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, which highlights the important role Service children play in the Armed Forces community. It is a time to applaud Armed Forces families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.

Why purple?
Purple was chosen because it symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army Green, Air Force Blue, Coast Guard Blue, Marine Red and Navy Blue. SSCE Cymru would like to encourage education settings to carry out activities during this month to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique experiences this group of children and young people have and become a more Armed Forces-friendly environment.
Resources:
Ideas of how school can get involved Ideas of how Service families can get involved Month of the Military Child banner Month of the Military Child square image Dandelion poem
Events:
See the SSCE Cymru events page for details of events taking place in April, as part of Month of the Military Child.

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Why purple? Purple was chosen because it symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army Green, Air Force Blue, Coast Guard Blue, Marine Red and Navy Blue. SSCE Cymru would like to encourage education settings to carry out activities during this month to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique experiences this group of children and young people have and become a more Armed Forces-friendly environment.

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A brilliant FREE resource. Sign up for FREE books and ideas on how to run a book club for your Service children/young people, ages 8-14.

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It's free and easy for your organisation to receive Reading Force scrapbooks to give to Forces families If you work in a HIVE, welfare office, preschool, school, Service children's club, community group, local library, or charity and work with Forces children and their families, Reading Force complements your pastoral support perfectly.

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School Info Sheet - Separation impact - Little Troopers

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School Info Sheet - Separation impact - Little Troopers

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School Info Sheet - Separation impact - Little Troopers

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Service Children's Champion, Angela Campbell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.  

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Service Children's Champion, Angela Campbell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.  

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FREE resources and more ideas!

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Resources > Services Children’s Champion

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Supporting Service children, schools and families across North Yorkshire fairly and effectively

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Wonderful creative workshops which can be delivered in a Primary school setting.

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Artwork Credits:
Top banner, left to right: From My Hands to Yours, Suha Suha Art Studio, USA; Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; Metanoia, Ahyeon K, South Korea; Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; The Cost of Survival, Katie H, Scotland; Release, Zichang L, China.
9 Squares: 1- Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; 3 - Ukraine, Artem G, Ukraine; 5 - Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; 8 -Christmas Truce, Yuheng Y, Canada; 9 -Untitled, Keda C, USA.

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Artwork Credits: Top banner, left to right: From My Hands to Yours, Suha Suha Art Studio, USA; Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; Metanoia, Ahyeon K, South Korea; Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; The Cost of Survival, Katie H, Scotland; Release, Zichang L, China.

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Here you will find some helpful resources which will allow you to support your Service children.

Department for Education and Ministry of Defence Publications

These documents contain information pertinent to the lives of service children in state schools.

Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a tri-Service group for Serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability.

The FANDF is a unique group as it is run by a committee of members whose vision is the ensure that all 'Forces families with additional needs and disabilities receive the support they need' (https://www-1.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/disability-support/additional-needs-and-disability-support).

FANDF Mission

To give a voice to Forces families with additional needs and disabilities.

To change attitudes towards families with additional needs and disabilities within the Armed Forces.

To ensure policy and decision makers understand the needs of Forces families, who have additional needs and disabilities.

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Neurodiversity Navigator

(https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/how-we-help/rnrmc-neurodiversity-navigator)

The Navigator "Bobbie" provides assistance to serving personnel and their families. While the primary focus is on families, Bobbie is also available to support all service personnel and those transitioning from service who are neurodiverse.
Armed Forces Mental Health First Aid Training
MHFA training courses teach people to spot the symptoms of mental health issues, offer initial help and guide a person towards support.

They don't teach people to be therapists, but do teach people to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis - and even potentially stop a crisis from happening. Developed in collaboration with the UK's leading military support charities, Armed Forces MHFA is tailored to the unique culture and mental health needs of the military community.

For everyone in the armed forces community - serving and ex-serving personnel, their families and support organisations - our training gives people the skills to:

Stop a preventable health issue from escalating by spotting and addressing it early

Know how and where to access treatment if it's needed, for a faster recovery

Help keep themselves, the people they support, their colleagues and their families healthy

Minimise the impact of mental ill health on work and life

(https://mhfaengland.org/organisations/armed-forces/)

Never Such Innocence

The charity began as a First World War commemoration project for children and young people. From 2019 they expanded their focus to include conflict in all forms and throughout history, up to and including the present day. To date, young people in over 125 countries have participated in workshops, special events and an international competition (https://www.neversuchinnocence.com).

Resources to support a child / family when a parent is deployed

Deployment is when a service person is serving away from home for a period of time. This could be on an operational tour of duty for 6 months or more, a training course or an exercise which could last for a few weeks.

The Families Federations have collaborated with the Service Children In State Schools National Executive Advisory Committee to create this resource with useful links and signposting to raise awareness of the resources and organisations offering support to help children from an Armed Forces background during times of deployment.

Family Federations Resources

The Army Family Federation, the Naval Families Federation and the RAF Families Federation all produce useful and interesting resources.

The Black History Month and Royal British Legion further explore and remember the contribution of personnel of Commonwealth heritage where personal stories bring to life the experiences of those who served (https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/latest-events/black-history-month-remember-together/). Including the contribution made by women ( https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/interviews/63703/).

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk

South Asian Heritage Trust

The South Asian Heritage Trust seeks to elevate the prominence of British South Asian history and heritage in the UK through education, arts, culture, celebration and commemoration. They strive to deepen people's understanding of the rich and diverse contributions of South Asian communities to British society, promote intercultural dialogue, and foster greater social cohesion among communities.

https://southasianheritage.org.uk/about-the-trust/

Remembrance events in schools are often an important part of a school year. Schools may wish to show publicly their support for their particular service community and these events can create opportunities for sensitive conversations around this topic.

For service children this can of course be a time of great difficulty and worry. If a parent is away from home on a deployment or has been away relatively recently a child or young person may have heightened concerns about the safety of their parent. Schools may wish to discuss with children from service families (or parent if the child is very young) whether they want to have any direct involvement (or even be present) at a Remembrance event. The following resources may be useful for Remembrance activities in schools.
Month of the Military Child
The Month of the Military Child (MotMC), in April, is a campaign to raise awareness about the important role Service children play in the Armed Forces community. It is a time to recognise Armed Forces families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. In the USA, the MotMC has been around since 1986.

In the UK it is still gathering momentum and the Ministry of Defence and the charity "Never Such Innocence" have worked on joint projects promoting the month (https://www.neversuchinnocence.com/month-of-the-military-child).

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the Armed Forces community. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved. Armed Forces Day is an annual event on the last weekend in June each year. (https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk).

The website contains learning resources that may be useful for schools - https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/events-toolkits-resources/for-schools/

Service Children Progression Alliance (SCiP)

Aim to bring together practitioners, researchers, policymakers and funders to build a stronger evidence-base, better policy, and enhanced support for Service children's education and progression, placing their voices at the heart of all they do.The SciP Alliance undertakes research to help inform better policy and practice which is committed to supporting children and young people in Armed Forces families to thrive in education.

SciP Thriving Lives Toolkit

A school improvement tool to help self assess your school provision and policies. The Thriving Lives Toolkit provides schools with a framework of 7 principles through which to reflect on their practice and a 3-tier set of CPD resources.
https://www.scipalliance.org/thriving-lives-toolkit SCISS SEND Survey 2023
We are asking all schools in England with one or more Service children on roll to help shape national key messages around Service children with SEND for stakeholders by taking part in this consultation. A report on the findings and how you have contributed to making a difference nationally will be published in the Spring term. The link for the SEND survey can be found below. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SCISS-SEND

The Confederation of Service Charities ( https://www.cobseo.org.uk/)

Cobseo represents the whole Serving and Veterans Community. Membership is open to Charities who promote and further the welfare and general interests of the Armed Forces Community.

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Helpful Resources | Service Children in State Schools

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Forces Children's Education - Getting it right for forces families by the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland

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Resources

Below we have created a list of partner organisations, informative websites and document downloads to help create a smooth transition for all Forces children, parents and teachers.

You can filter these items using the buttons below, then hover or tap on each image to find out more.

Families

Together with our partners we've created a number of resources to help support Forces families in their move to Scotland.

Educators

Together with our partners we've created a number of resources to help professional educators in nurseries, schools, colleges and universities across Scotland, support Forces families.

Partner organisations

We work with a number of other organisations to provide information to Forces families transitioning to life in Scotland. Below are some of the partners we work with, who may be able to provide additional support for your transition.

If you think you have a resource that would be helpful to Forces families transitioning to Scotland please get in touch.

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Deployment Rollercoaster! A fantastic FREE resource for children/young people experiencing deployment.

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The Deployment Rollercoaster - Forces Children Scotland

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Join the wonderful McLennan family through the ups and downs of the deployment cycle.

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Does your school access Twinkl? These are not Service children specific, but could be tailored for use by the Service Children School Champion.

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Using this KS2 Wellbeing Questionnaires Pack, schools can successfully measure and address wellbeing for a key stage group. Included in this pack is: • Adult Guidance; • KS2 Pupil Wellbeing Self-Care Questionnaire; • KS2 Whole-Class Wellbeing Tracker; • KS2 Pupil Wellbeing Action Plan; and • KS2 Whole-Class Wellbeing Action Plan. These resources enable schools to have a good understanding of wellbeing across the school. The trackers can be used to show evidence of this and the action plans can help tailor wellbeing resources to children across the whole of a key stage. Look after your KS2 children’s wellbeing with this wellbeing questionnaire resource.

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A company based in NPT that can deliver 'problem solving and team building' workshops for children/young people.

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Home: IMPACT Wellbeing Solutions | Individual Mentoring Practices and Coaching Techniques

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Little Troopers Charity - sign up for a school account and get access to ALL the FREE resources, including Step-by-step guides on 'how to' set up school Service children clubs.

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Little Troopers At School - Little Troopers

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Quick Links: School Newsletter Archive Information Sheets Primary Resources Secondary Resources School Fundraising Teen Podcast To fully acccess all of the content on this website please Sign in / Create an account About the project Little Troopers at School project objective is to educate schools, primary and secondary, about the unique needs through circumstance of […]

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Did you know that Service children are recognised by Estyn as a vulnerable group, and it has been noted that their frequent moves can contribute to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Here is the link to the ACEs e-Learning course, a FREE 60min training package that might prove useful.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Practice in Wales: e-Learning Course - ACE Hub Wales

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Welcome to ACE Hub Wales’ Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Practice e-Learning course. In reference to the National Trauma-Informed Wales Framework, this online course is considered to be at the “trauma-aware” level.

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E-Learning: The Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty

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E-Learning: The Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty

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FREE training

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Warwickshire County Council have designed e-learning modules for understanding the Covenant, for customer facing staff.

The training has been developed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of  Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership with funding from the Trust under the Sustaining Delivery of the Covenant Programme.

This e-learning is designed to:

give an insight into Service life and culture

highlight the 'unique obligations and sacrifices' made by the Armed Forces community

use the 'voice' of members of this community to give an insight into their lived experiences

explain the Armed Forces Covenant and the new Covenant Duty

explain what staff need to be able to do to support this community

provide staff with sources of information and support to use in their role or to pass on to members of the Armed Forces community.

Who is this e-learning for?

This e-learning is for anyone working within a public sector or other organisation across the UK, who needs to understand what the Armed Forces Covenant is, that there is now a Covenant Duty which applies within Education, Housing and Healthcare, and how you can support the Armed Forces community.

In terms of roles, this e-learning is appropriate for those involved in a 'customer facing' role in any part of the organisation.

Pre-requisite

There is an introductory module to the Armed Forces Covenant and community, which is available on our website. This brief module forms a starting point for understanding the Covenant etc. and we recommend those undertaking this module to complete the introductory module first. You can access this training in our Knowledge Network, here.

Start the e-learning course

When you are ready, click below to start the training. You don't have to register for an account, but it will not be able to save your progress if you leave and come back later.

Click to start the training

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E-Learning: The Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty

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Warwickshire County Council have designed e-learning for customer facing staff. This module forms a starting point for understanding the Covenant.

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Supporting military families | NSPCC Learning

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An evaluation of three NSPCC early intervention services aiming to improve the wellbeing of families in the military community.

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Lots of training opportunities; from understanding safeguarding, participation, ACE, attachment theory etc.

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Right's of the child!

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Our three-year strategy

Our three-year strategy outlines the steps we'll take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.

Our three-year strategy

Our three-year strategy outlines the steps we'll take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.

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Home - Children's Commissioner for Wales

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The Children's Comissioner for Wales champions the rights of children and young people in Wales. Rocio Cifuentes is the current Children's Commissioner.

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Tips on how to hear and facilitate the voices of children.

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How can we hear and facilitate the voice of the child? Practice points | NSPCC Learning

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Overview of key learning from case reviews and research around the voice of the child, which refers to the real involvement of children in expressing their views, opinions, and experiences.

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Useful case studies of the Thriving Lives toolkit, with examples of Service children pupil voice in schools across the UK.

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Launch of the Thriving Lives toolkit case studies: A new resource for schools supporting Service children - Resources | SCiP Alliance

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We are excited to announce the launch of the first seven case studies in the Thriving Lives Toolkit Case Study Bank, a new resource designed to help schools improve their support for Service children. This initiative, funded by the Naval Children’s Charity, aims to provide a wealth of well-evidenced examples of best practice to assist schools in assessing their progress using the Thriving Lives Toolkit self-assessment.

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Want to learn more about Service children and why they might benefit from extra support? Then please complete this 2 hour on-line training package. It is designed to save your progress, so you can go at your own pace.

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The SSCE Cymru e-learning training package has been designed to give educators the tools and confidence to understand and support the needs of Service children within their education settings in Wales.

This free training package consists of nine topics and will take roughly two hours to complete. Your progress will be saved so that you can continue where you left off and revisit the training as required.

You will need to create an account and enrol onto the 'Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales' course. Upon completion, you will be asked to complete a short feedback form before your certificate becomes available for you to download.

If you need further support accessing the e-learning package please contact SSCECymru@WLGA.gov.uk.
Click here for SSCE Cymru e-learning

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The SSCE Cymru e-learning training package has been designed to give educators the tools and confidence to understand and support the needs of Service children within their education settings in Wales. This free training package consists of nine topics and will take roughly two hours to complete.

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Lots of useful tools, including the link to our FREE e-learning!

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WW1 and 2 local memorials

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Local history - how to be a detective - BBC Bitesize

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Find out how to be a local history detective in this KS2 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize.

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KS1 & 2

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FREE resources for teaching Remembrance

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Teaching Remembrance | Learning Resources | Royal British Legion

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We support the teaching of Remembrance across the UK and have designed a range of free teaching resources for Key Stages 1- 4.

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Service Children's Champion, Angela Campbell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. 

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Service Children's Champion, Angela Campbell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. 

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FREE resources and more ideas!

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Resources > Services Children’s Champion

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Supporting Service children, schools and families across North Yorkshire fairly and effectively

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CV writing - making my military life count

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CV writing - making my military life count

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Ideas for a FLC Assembly.

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Wonderful creative workshops that can be delivered in a Secondary school setting.

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Artwork Credits:
Top banner, left to right: From My Hands to Yours, Suha Suha Art Studio, USA; Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; Metanoia, Ahyeon K, South Korea; Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; The Cost of Survival, Katie H, Scotland; Release, Zichang L, China.
9 Squares: 1- Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; 3 - Ukraine, Artem G, Ukraine; 5 - Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; 8 -Christmas Truce, Yuheng Y, Canada; 9 -Untitled, Keda C, USA.

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Artwork Credits: Top banner, left to right: From My Hands to Yours, Suha Suha Art Studio, USA; Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; Metanoia, Ahyeon K, South Korea; Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; The Cost of Survival, Katie H, Scotland; Release, Zichang L, China.

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Step-by-step guides and sessions to start a club in your educational setting, with a useful intro video and how to make an eye catching display board.

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Secondary Resource Pack - Little Troopers

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Secondary School Resource Hub We have worked hard to create a series of free online secondary school resources for teachers to download and use with young people 11 years+ Designed to work as a teacher’s toolbox, you can quickly browse through these online resources and pick and choose the ones most relevant to your school […]

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A brilliant FREE resource. Sign up for FREE books and ideas on how to run a book club for your Service children/young people, ages 8-14.

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It's free and easy for your organisation to receive Reading Force scrapbooks to give to Forces families If you work in a HIVE, welfare office, preschool, school, Service children's club, community group, local library, or charity and work with Forces children and their families, Reading Force complements your pastoral support perfectly.