The SSCE Cymru<\/a><\/span> definition of a Service child is:<\/p>\n The definition of a Service child varies between different organisations but are always consistently focused on supporting children of Service personnel.<\/p>\n May include:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the SSCE Cymru video on Service children experiences for an overview<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n School ethos and \u2019Rights of the Child\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n The UNCRC<\/a><\/span> recognises that children are in a different situation than adults and will often have varied needs because childhood involves stages of physical and emotional development. Our school recognises that the child of a Service family may at some point in their lives need support in learning and mental health and wellbeing due to their unique circumstances. This could be due to mobility, deployment, education and\/or social needs.<\/p>\n At Cefn Saeson<\/strong> we provide support and advice to ensure that Service children are provided with every opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and fulfil their potential. We aim for Service children to receive their full entitlement to statutory services and support and suffer no disadvantage due to their parent\u2019s service commitments; this is the underpinning principle of the Armed Forces Covenant. We aim to provide support that is proactive and preventative as well as being responsive to emerging needs.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Identifying Service children<\/strong><\/p>\n Awareness of the number of Service children at Cefn Saeson <\/strong>enables us to understand their needs and access support\/funding if required. On admission to the school we ask the following question as part of our enrolment process, then log the details on the internal school data systems. Annually, we share the total number of Service children enrolled at our school with SSCE Cymru<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIs the child a member of a Service family? (A child whose parent(s)\/Sibling is\/are currently<\/strong> serving or have previously <\/strong>served in the Royal Navy\/Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Air Force or as a Reservist.)\u201d<\/p>\n Listening to our Service children<\/strong><\/p>\n It is important that we listen to Service children themselves to learn about their experiences and find out what support they need and what opportunities that would like. At Cefn Saeson<\/strong> we do this through offering all learners an opportunity to be involved in pupil voice programmes. We also run pupil voice groups specifically for Service children, using the SSCE Cymru Tool 11. GUIDANCE: Service children pupil voice.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Engaging with our Armed Forces community<\/strong><\/p>\n Cefn Saeson<\/strong> recognise the commitments our Armed Forces families and wider community make and we promote those achievements in the school in a positive and respectful manor. Some examples of how we engage with the Armed Forces community and celebrate the achievements of the Armed Forces include:<\/p>\n Term-time absence policy for Service children<\/strong><\/p>\n Cefn Saeson<\/em><\/strong> recognises that Service families may not be able to take holidays together at other times during the school year. The headteacher, Mr Cole<\/strong>, does have a discretionary power to authorise leave for a family holiday during term-time where parents seek permission. When submitting a request for term-time absence, a Service family should provide a letter from their unit with confirmation of their need to be absent.<\/p>\n When making a decision about term-time absence, the headteacher will consider:<\/p>\n Welsh language policy for Service children<\/strong><\/p>\n Although the study of Welsh or Welsh Second Language is compulsory to the end of Key Stage 4, there is no requirement on schools to enter a learner for a particular qualification. Cefn Saeson<\/em><\/strong> considers the best interests of Service children and will always ensure that learners have access to the whole curriculum.<\/p>\n The decision to dis-apply a pupil from part of the National Curriculum, including Welsh as a second language,\u00a0will be considered by the head teacher in very rare circumstances, reviewing the need to dis-apply on an individual basis and taking all factors into consideration.<\/p>\n Support offered to Service children and their families<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Funding success<\/strong><\/p>\n Our school has been successful in securing the following funding:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supporting Service Children in Education \u2013 Welsh Fund 2023\/24.<\/p>\n The success of this funding will enable us to:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For any queries regarding Service children or the support offered by Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School<\/strong>, please contact:<\/p>\n Name: Mrs Kelly Dunn<\/strong><\/p>\n Job title: Head of Year 11 \/ Pastoral Department<\/strong><\/p>\n Phone number: 01639 791300<\/strong><\/p>\n Email: dunnk34@hwbcymru.net<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Name: Mr Phil Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n Job title: Pastoral Support Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Phone number: 01639 791300<\/strong><\/p>\n Email: morrisp78@hwbcymru.net<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Resources available on the SSCE Cymru website include:<\/p>\n\n
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The SSCE Cymru mission is to\u00a0provide the best possible educational support to Service children in Wales.<\/h2>\n
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