Service Students
Our Vision: A school that provides stability, emotional wellbeing and academic continuity for Service children.
Welcome Service students
At Trafalgar School, Downton, we warmly welcome our service families and celebrate the important role they play in our community. We understand that military life can bring unique challenges, and we are committed to supporting your children every step of the way.
From tailored pastoral care to enrichment opportunities, we ensure that service children feel secure, valued, and ready to thrive. Our staff work closely with families to provide stability, encouragement, and a strong sense of belonging.
We are proud to serve and support the children of the military. We are committed to ensuring every child feels valued, understood and supported. Thanks to the support of the Armed Forces Education Trust, we have embarked on a campaign to increase the profile of our Service Children and evaluate the opportunities that we offer and the support that they may require.
Our dedicated provision for Service Children currently includes:
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Pastoral care and wellbeing support tailored to the needs of military families.
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Academic guidance and mentoring to help students thrive despite transitions.
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Practical initiatives such as mock interviews, mentoring programmes and enrichment activities designed to build confidence and resilience.
We believe that by working closely with parents, carers and the wider military community, we can provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to achieve great outcomes.
What we currently offer:
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In school counselling with Emma Lawson.
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Pastoral support through the Tutor and Head of Year
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Homework extenuating list.
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Military awareness in our weekly themes and Big Question.
Deployment support
Deployment can be a particularly difficult time for all those that remain at home. Deployment does not necessarily refer to a six month campaign but can also be an prolonged exercise or even weekending.
Please access our deployment pack for further information.
To enable us to support your child through this separation we kindly ask that you update us by completing the deployment form
Recommended reads
Books for service children about deployment and separation.
The library will have a copy of all of these books from September that your children are welcome to borrow and read. Please ask them to see Mrs Krzyzosiak to arrange.
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Life After Deployment: Military Families Share Reunion Stories and Advice, Karen Pavlicin
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Deployment: Strategies for Working With Kids in Military Families, Karen Petty
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The Wishing Tree, Mary Redman
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I’ll Lend You My Daddy, Becky King
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Lily Hates Goodbyes, Jerilyn Marler
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H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet, Devin Scillian
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Field Guide to the American Teenager, Jerome C. Vergamini & Michael Miskimins
Service Students - current support
We are committed to providing the very best support for children from Military families. To do this effectively, we rely on open communication with parents and guardians. Service life can bring unique challenges, and by sharing key information with us, you help us ensure your child feels safe, understood, and fully supported in school.
We encourage parents and guardians to let us know about:
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Upcoming deployments or training exercises.
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Changes to family circumstances.
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Any concerns about how your child is coping.
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Any signs of stress, anxiety, or changes in behaviour at home.
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Anything else you feel would help us support your child.
All information is treated sensitively and shared only with staff who need to know.
You can update us at any time by:
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Contacting our Service Champion, Emma Russell-Fouracre through classcharts contacting the main office or emailing e.russell@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk
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Speaking to your child’s tutor or Head of Year
We welcome updates before, during, and after deployment periods so we can offer consistent support.