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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

  • Monthly lunch club with a member of school staff (special menu decided by the service children)

  • Monthly drop in sessions with a member of school staff (e.g. school counsellor, Parent Support Advisor, Headteacher)

  • Dedicated page on our website with clear signposting and information about events within the city

  • Visits and outings to city events

Responsive support

  • 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)

  • Access to Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and in-school counsellor, as required.

  • Access to the school counsellor, as required

  • Enabling communication with service parent/carer whilst they are deployed (e.g. writing letters, recording video messages)

  • Exploring where parents/carers have been deployed (creating posters, fact files, maps, for example)

  • Sharing work and news whilst parent/carer is away (either electronically or by maintaining a diary with the child)

  • Opportunities to meet other service children from across the city

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