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A case study about Covenant disadvantage Serving families who relocated to Scotland faced challenges accessing information about schools and education support. What was the situation? Service families are often required to relocate with the Armed Forces. When relocating, they are likely to need information about schools, accommodation, and the support available in their new area. […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Schools and local authorities encountered difficulty identifying Service children. What was the situation? Information about the number and location of Service children around Wales was judged to be inadequate. This made it more difficult for schools and local authorities to understand the needs of Service children. In order to […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children needed support for their wellbeing and social development during periods of deployment and transition. What was the situation? North Yorkshire has a large Armed Forces community, with many Service children attending schools in the county. They can experience periods of uncertainty during the deployment of their serving […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced difficulties building friendships. What was the situation? A Year 2 child moved to Walbottle Village Primary School near Newcastle, after their family was relocated there by the Armed Forces. Teachers at the school were concerned about whether Service children in general […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced challenges accessing school places. What was the situation? Families in the Armed Forces are often required to relocate mid-year or at short notice. As a result, it can be challenging for them to secure school places in their new area, especially […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A Service child’s orthodontic treatment was delayed due to repeated relocations disrupting his place on waiting lists. What was the situation? A child with a parent in the Armed Forces required NHS orthodontic treatment. However, the family was required to relocate several times due to military service. Every time […]
A case study about special provision A veteran with a Service-related knee injury was ineligible for an NHS replacement, causing pain and reduced quality of life. What was the situation? A marine commando was medically discharged from the Armed Forces at age 34 after suffering a serious knee injury. Now in his late 40s, he […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A Service child returning to the UK mid-way though orthodontic treatment faced barriers in continuing their orthodontic care. What was the situation? A child with a parent in the Armed Forces had been receiving orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia, after their parents were posted there. When the family returned […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children were unable to access after-school clubs due to transport limitations to and from the military base. What was the situation? A school in South Cerney noticed that pupils with parents in the Armed Forces were not attending its after-school clubs. The staff realised that this was because […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Siblings placed in different schools following a Service relocation, creating transport and timing challenges. What was the situation? Upon a Service family’s move to a new area in England, for Service reasons, the two siblings were placed in different schools with different catchment areas. One of the school locations […]
