Guidance

Service Pupils in Schools: Non-statutory guidance

Information and guidance for state-funded schools and local authorities on how to understand and address the needs of Service pupils.

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This non-statutory guidance from the Ministry of Defence and Department for Education helps state-funded schools and local authorities in England to understand and address the educational and wellbeing needs of Service pupils in schools (reception to year 11).  

This guidance is for:

  • school leaders, school staff, trust leaders, trust boards and governing bodies in all maintained schools, academies, and non-maintained special schools in England
  • local authorities in England

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Published 1 April 2025

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