Service Children at Lipson Vale
We are here to support the children of parents/carers in the armed forces. Below you will find information about what we offer each service pupil, as well as more information about our bespoke individual offer.
What we offer:
Regular meetings and activities
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Monthly lunch club with a member of school staff (special menu decided by the service children)
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Monthly drop in sessions with a member of school staff (e.g. school counsellor, Parent Support Advisor, Headteacher)
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Dedicated page on our website with clear signposting and information about events within the city
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Visits and outings to city events
Responsive support
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An easy to use online tool to let the school know when a parent/carer is about to deploy (this will enable to the school to discuss support and in-school provision to prepare your child for the deployment and whilst the parent/carer is away)
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Access to Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and in-school counsellor, as required.
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Access to the school counsellor, as required
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Enabling communication with service parent/carer whilst they are deployed (e.g. writing letters, recording video messages)
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Exploring where parents/carers have been deployed (creating posters, fact files, maps, for example)
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Sharing work and news whilst parent/carer is away (either electronically or by maintaining a diary with the child)
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Opportunities to meet other service children from across the city