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Twilight Talk: Strengthening provision for Service children with special or additional education needs: Awareness, evidence and action

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  • 19 Feb 2026
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Children can feel immense pride in having a parent in the Armed Forces. Evidence suggests, however, that the specific nature of the Armed Forces lifestyle presents unique challenges that can amplify the needs of Service children with special or additional education needs or disabilities. Taking place during the Month of the Military Child, this session will present an overview of Armed Forces life which can include frequent school moves and long periods of separation from the serving parent.  

Findings will be presented from Supporting All to Thrive, an Oxford Brookes University project to investigate the educational opportunities, experiences and outcomes of children with special or additional needs from Armed Forces families. The research combines analysis of national level attainment data, a survey and arts-based methods to provide a clear picture of children's educational outcomes and a rich understanding of the complexities of their educational trajectories and experiences. 

The session will raise awareness of the needs of Service children with special or additional needs, highlighting how they can be supported to progress and thrive, experiencing learning and development journeys that mitigate the unique challenges of Armed Forces life. A follow-up session in autumn 2026 will provide further information on practical support that schools can provide, linking to bespoke tools and resources. 

You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.

Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Educational Psychologist, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Tutor, Young person, Other

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