Service Children – Bourne Academy

Support for Service Children

At Bourne Academy, we recognise the unique experiences that come with military life. Whether it’s frequent relocations, parental deployment, or adjusting to new environments, we understand that service children may face challenges that differ from those of their peers.

We also celebrate the strengths that service children bring — resilience, adaptability, and a global perspective — and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.

What we understand:	How we respond:
Service families may move frequently, affecting continuity in education. Deployment can impact emotional wellbeing and family routines. Transitions between schools can be challenging socially and academically	We offer flexible, bespoke support tailored to each child’s circumstances. Our staff are trained to understand and respond to the needs of service children. We maintain open communication with families to ensure timely support.

We encourage you to use this email to inform us of any changes including:

· Upcoming or current deployment

· Relocation or change of posting

· Any other issue that may affect your child’s wellbeing or education

Our Pastoral Manager, Mark Bryan is proud to be the school’s Service Children Lead. He is your first point of contact and has himself served in the forces for over 20 years.

Service Pupil Premium (SPP)

The Service Pupil Premium was introduced in recognition of the specific challenges children from service families face, and as part of the commitment to delivering the Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible schools receive SPP mainly so that they can

offer pastoral support during challenging times, and to help mitigate the negative impact of family mobility, separation or parental deployment on service children.