Ex-military personnel can make a meaningful contribution to SMSC development within schools when their involvement is educational, age-appropriate, and focused on personal growth.

We encourage pupils to reflect on themes such as purpose, service, commitment, overcoming adversity, and identity and belonging.
By sharing real-life experiences of resilience, teamwork under pressure and personal values, we provide opportunities for pupils to reflect on their own beliefs, strengths, aspirations and sense of purpose.
The Armed Forces place a strong emphasis on integrity, accountability, respect and ethical decision-making.
Through discussion and practical activities, we explore important moral themes, including:
These discussions encourage pupils to consider the impact of their choices and develop a strong moral compass.
Teamwork and cohesion are at the heart of everything we do.
Our programmes help pupils to:
These experiences strengthen social development by encouraging collaboration, resilience and shared responsibility.
The Armed Forces bring together people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, often working alongside international partners across the world.
Through our programmes, pupils have opportunities to:
By sharing our experiences, we help broaden pupils' perspectives and encourage them to value diversity within their own communities and beyond.
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