Military Families

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Melanie Turl

Deputy Headteacher

Support for Families of Serving Personel or Military Veterans

If you are serving in the Armed Forces or are a military veteran, then there is a wide range of support available for you and your family at St. Martin's Primary School

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Jo Westney

Family Advocate

Mini Militaries - everyone is welcome!

Join us every half term, 3-4pm

Dates for the 2026-27 academic year:

Thursday 8th October  

Thursday 10th December 

Thursday 4th February 

Thursday 18th March 

Thursday 20th May 

Thursday 8th July  

This children's club is an opportunity for children to come together and share thoughts/ideas around what it means to be part of a military family.  The club focuses on building relationships, developing key skills and having lots of fun!  Throughout the year the children will take part in Forest exploration, team building games, cooking as well as Art & Craft activities. 

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Parent & Carer Coffee Mornings

Time to come together and meet other military families, sharing thoughts and ideas in order to build a stronger community. 

Thursday 12th November 8:40-9:15am

Tuesday 23rd March 8:40-9:15am

Tuesday 17th June 8:30-9:15am

Here are a list of useful websites which offer a variety of support from financial difficulties to private assessments for special educational needs.

We are always happy to help find the right support for you and your family.

SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity

Naval Children's Charity

Naval Families Federation

Royal Navy Advice and Support

The Royal Marines Charity

Family going on deployment

This can be a really challenging time for families, but there are lots of things that we can do to help and support you and your child at school.

Contact jo.westney@thsp.org.uk

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