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HMS Heroes : A support network for the children of service families in Plymouth schools
A group of Plymouth schools which have a high number of children whose parents serve in the UK armed forces have been meeting since Spring 2009 to focus on raising attainment, achievement, attendance and aspiration to promote the social and emotional well being of children and young people from Service families. The plan included a range of initiatives to promote emotional health and well being to ensure pupils maintain their capacity to engage with learning particularly during times of family deployment.
From this group emerged HMS Heroes, a self-named Pupil Voice support network. The children, from both primary and secondary schools in Plymouth, meet monthly to devise and implement ideas to raise awareness of their needs, within their school community and beyond.
To access the report of the headteacher of Goosewell School, John Stephens, of the year's activities and planned future events for the group, and the HMS Heroes' Guide to Success, please follow the links below:
HMS Heroes report for SCISS 89 KB
HMS Heroes passport for SCISS 1.2 MB