It’s been wonderful to work alongside Eve at Baglan Primary School in Neath Port Talbot. When asked to take the lead on identifying and supporting Service children in the school, Eve contacted the SSCE Cymru team, and we were able to offer her advice and support on how to make a start. Since then, Eve has been very motivated and proactive.
By applying for the Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales Fund (SSCE-WF), Eve set up a Little Troopers Club and now runs regular sessions throughout the academic year, bringing these children together from across all age groups. The Little Troopers Club members also appointed a Service child ambassador to represent their school for any SSCE Cymru activities outside of their normal sessions.
As a result of listening to the Little Troopers, last year Eve organised a Remembrance assembly with the Service children, as a whole school event. They invited the Mayor and other members of the local community who share a connection to the Armed Forces and the event was a great success!
Eve has continued to develop the schools support and has embedded good practice by working through the Armed Forces Friendly School (AFFS) Cymru checklist. The school has been awarded their GOLD status and are an excellent example of how a school with not large numbers of Service children can still make a huge difference.
Thank you, Eve and the Baglan Primary team for all that you do within your community.