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

Thursday 9th October  

Thursday 4th December 

Thursday 5th February 

Thursday 26th March 

Thursday 14th May 

Thursday 9th 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 8:30-9:15 am

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

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Friday 20th March 2026

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

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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