Service Pupils

Supporting Our Service Families at Sharow School 

At Sharow School, we are proud to champion and support our service families. We recognise the unique challenges that military life can bring, and we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, understood, and supported. 

We work closely with service families to ensure smooth transitions during postings, offering tailored pastoral care and academic support to help children settle quickly and thrive. Our staff are trained to understand the emotional and social needs that may arise from parental deployment or relocation, and we foster strong communication between home and school to maintain continuity and stability. 

Through assemblies, curriculum links, and community events, we celebrate the contributions of our armed forces and promote understanding and respect among all pupils. We also engage with external agencies and local networks to provide additional resources and guidance where needed. 

Sharow School is a place where service children are not only supported—they are celebrated. 

Did you know..? 

The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme: Service families can apply for up to 20 hours per week, per child, of wraparound childcare funding for 4- to 11-year-old children attending before and after school childcare in the UK. For further information, please follow the link: Childcare for service children – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Sesame Street for Military Families 

Did you know that Sesame Street offers a dedicated website to support military-connected children and their families?  

Sesame Street for Military Families is a free platform packed with engaging videos, printable activities, storybooks, and interactive games designed to help children aged 2–8 navigate the unique challenges of military life.  

Whether a child is experiencing a parent’s deployment, adjusting to a new school after relocation, or coping with emotional changes, this resource provides gentle, age-appropriate tools to support their wellbeing.  

Topics include:  

• Deployments & Homecomings – Featuring Elmo and friends to help children understand and express their feelings.  

• Relocation & Transitions – Apps like The Big Moving Adventure help children prepare for and process moves.  

• Emotional Wellness – Activities like Breathe, Think, Do teach self-regulation and resilience.  

• Grief & Injury Support – Carefully crafted materials to help children cope with difficult experiences.  

Visit Military Families Resources for Young Children | Sesame Street to explore the full library of resources. Everything is free, research-based, and designed with input from military families and child development experts.