Welcome to the Service Children’s Champion family hub.
If you are a parent or carer in the Armed Forces community, this space is designed for you. Here you’ll find clear guidance, practical tools, and supportive resources to help your child thrive through moves, deployments and school transitions.
Whether you’re new to North Yorkshire, preparing for a posting, or looking for emotional or educational support for your child, you’re in the right place.
How we can help your family...
Moving & School Transitions
Frequent moves can bring excitement — and disruption. We’re here to make each transition smoother for you and your child.
What you’ll find here
• School admissions guidance
Clear information on how to apply for a school place, what the admissions code means for Service families, and who to contact for help.
• Settling-in support
Tips for the first days and weeks, how to talk to teachers about your child’s needs, and what good induction practice looks like.
• Transition checklists
Downloadable checklists for:
- Parents
- Children
- New schools
• Support for mid‑year moves
How to keep learning on track and help your child build new friendships quickly.
Education Support
Many Service families have questions about how schools support children through mobility and deployment. This section explains:
Service Pupil Premium (SPP)
- What SPP is
- Who is eligible
- How schools can use the funding
- How you can work with the school to ensure your child gets the most from it
Sharing your child’s story
Guidance on how to communicate your child’s lived experiences — their strengths, concerns, and any challenges linked to Service life.
Working in partnership with schools
Practical advice on:
- What to share during admission
- What to expect from your child’s teacher
- How pastoral teams can help
Emotional Wellbeing
Service life can bring complex emotions — pride, worry, excitement, frustration, resilience. We offer resources to help children understand and express these feelings.
Here to support you with
- Deployment, separation, and reunion
- Helping children manage uncertainty
- Building resilience and confidence
- Supporting siblings
Resources include
- Social stories
- Visual routines
- Feelings guides
- Activities for home
Local Support, Activities & Community
Feeling part of a community makes a huge difference.
Service Children’s Community Choir
A welcoming space for children to sing, socialise and express themselves.
Find out:
- How to join
- Rehearsal times
- Upcoming performances
- Special events & opportunities
Local activities
We share information about:
- Holiday clubs
- Community events
- Youth activities around the garrison
- Local Armed Forces support networks
Get Help
You’re never alone. If you need advice — big or small — we’re here.
Contact the Service Children’s Champion
Use our simple form to get in touch about:
- School issues
- Emotional wellbeing
- Deployment support
- Transition worries
- Local services
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions from Service families.
Urgent or specialist support
Links to trusted services for safeguarding, mental health, and welfare support.
You and your child belong here
Your family’s journey matters.
Your child’s voice matters.
And we’re here to make sure they are seen, supported, and celebrated — every step of the way.
