Service Families
at Rydal Penrhos School
At Rydal Penrhos, we deeply value the contribution of our service families to our school and our nation.
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being part of the Armed Forces community, and we are committed to providing the best possible education and pastoral care for our service children.
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to ensure that our service families are treated fairly and have the same access to services and opportunities as any other citizen. We also work closely with SSCE Cymru, a network of organisations that supports the education of service children in Wales.
We recognise that service children may face frequent moves, deployments, separations, and transitions that can affect their learning and wellbeing. That is why we offer a range of support and advice to help them achieve their full potential and thrive in our school community.
Some of the ways we do this are:
Providing a dedicated point of contact for service families.
Offering a comprehensive pastoral support network that includes our School Council, Peer Mentoring Programme, PSHE Curriculum, the TootToot app, and our Health and Wellbeing programmes.
Listening to the voice and views of our service children and involving them in decision-making and planning processes that affect them.
Celebrating the achievements and experiences of our service families and raising awareness of the Armed Forces community among our staff and pupils. This includes the annual observance of Remembrance Day.
Attending the local authority Armed Forces Forum and engaging with SSCE Cymru to keep up to date with the latest developments and resources for service children education.
Providing additional information and support in our Welcome Pack for service families joining our school.
Rydal Penrhos is proud to be a Ministry of Defence (MOD) approved school, which means that we accept children of service personnel who are eligible for the Day School Allowance (North Wales) or the Continuity of Education Allowance.
If you know a service family looking for a school that understands and supports their needs, please invite them to contact us and arrange a visit. Our school offers a high-quality education that prepares our pupils for life beyond school, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and extra-curricular opportunities.
If you have any questions on this topic, please do not hesitate to reach out to our designated contact, Mrs Hannah Skinner on HSkinner@rydalpenrhos.com.