Llanbedr CiW School is a small rural primary school that is situated in Powys and has a Service child in each class. The school support children with a child-centered approach, to focus on developing their independence, engagement, and enthusiasm. The school carried out several activities in April 2021 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and the experiences of their Service children.
Case study completed by: Louise Edwards, Well Being Co-ordinator (Llanbedr CiW School, Powys) and Caitlin Woodland, Regional School Liaison Officer for Service children in East Wales (Newport City Council and SSCE Cymru)
It was a very important day for me.
It was great fun and exciting to tell all of my friends about my Dad and all the things he does. I loved showing the class photographs of my Dad on the big screen.
As part of the suggested activity from SSCE Cymru for Month of the Military Child, the pupils of Llanbedr CiW School carried out several activities. These activities included:
The activities offered an opportunity for the Service children to share their stories and become fully integrated into the school as they joined the school during the Covid pandemic. It raised the staff and pupil’s awareness of Service children and the Armed Forces, by providing information of Service family life, the role of the Service parent, and how that may impact the Service child in the family.
The school’s activity was featured in the local newspaper ‘Brecon and Radnor Express’, to promote the support for the Armed Forces community to the local community.
As the activities were delivered by our Service children, it really was through the eyes of the child and was so understandable and relatable. The fun activities provided an enjoyable and memorable day.
All staff members have attended the SSCE Cymru CPD training to gain a greater understanding of the experiences and needs of Service children. The school continues to follow the suggestions of the Regional School Liaison Officer, and maintain consistent communication to get advice, share ideas and implement further support for Service children. The school also created a display board of activities which is both a reminder of activities and a discussion starter for visitors, staff, and pupils.
We felt so honoured when Llanbedr CiW School chose to take part in the Month of the Military Child. Ellie absolutely loved being made to feel so special and being given the opportunity to share her Dad’s military background and her life so far with her new friends. It’s not something she has ever been given the chance to do before so we really do thank Llanbedr CiW School for welcoming us as a military family with open arms.
The Month of the Military Child activities that were run in Llanbedr CiW School proved wholeheartedly that all staff are aware of what our children sometimes have to live with, not seeing a parent for months at a time and the anxiety that can surround that.
For further information, see:
The SSCE Cymru school checklist, which includes a variety of suggested activities and ways to celebrate your Service children’s experiences.
Date produced: May 2021
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