Bovington Academy’s Service Children’s Champions

Welcome to Our Military Community: Service Children’s Champions

At Bovington Academy, we are incredibly proud of our deep-rooted connection to the Armed Forces. We know that military life brings a unique set of experiences—filled with exciting opportunities but also distinct challenges. That is why we have dedicated Service Children’s Champions on our team who are passionate about ensuring our service children feel happy, secure, and ready to learn.

Our Champions act as a vital, caring bridge between home, school and the military community, providing a consistent face for both pupils and parents.

How We Support Our Children

We understand that deployment, training exercises and frequent relocations can sometimes feel overwhelming for young minds. Our Service Children’s Champions offer tailored pastoral care to support our pupils every step of the way:

• Warm Welcomes & Smooth Transitions: Moving schools can be daunting. We provide structured support for new arrivals, helping children settle into their new classrooms and make friends quickly.

• Deployment & Absence Support: When a parent is deployed or away on duty, our Champions offer a safe space for children to share their feelings, talk through their worries, or keep in touch via special school-based activities, if they would like to.

• Special Workshops: We regularly team up with wonderful military charities to host and attend workshops, helping children navigate the unique highs and lows of military life together.

How We Support Our Families

Supporting our pupils means wrapping our arms around the whole family. Our Champions are always on hand to help parents feel connected and supported:

• A Direct Point of Contact: Whether you need a listening ear ahead of an upcoming deployment or assistance with school logistics, our Champions are here for you.

• Community Signposting: We can easily connect your family with local military welfare teams, Hive services and specialised charities tailored to service families.

• Celebrating Our Service Heritage: We love to celebrate our community, marking events like the Month of the Military Child to ensure our service families feel visible, valued and celebrated.

Get in Touch: If your family is facing an upcoming deployment, an imminent relocation, or you simply want to chat about how we can best support your child, please reach out to the school office to connect with our Service Children’s Champions.

Bovington Academy Little Troopers Workshop Feature

This video highlights how Bovington Academy works alongside the military charity Little Troopers to support our service children during times of deployment and school transition.