Service Children In State Schools (SCISS) is a network of state-maintained schools in England that have any number of Service children on roll. 

SCISS is led by a National Executive Advisory Committee (NEAC) comprising of headteachers, local authority officers, the Armed Forces Families Federations, Service Children Progression Alliance (SCiP), DfE and the MOD.

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Service child definition

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) define Service children as "those (including adopted children) under the age of 18, who are children of Service members or Service partners – including both serving and veteran families – and any other children under the age of 18 that are otherwise the responsibility of Service members or Service partners".

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How are schools identified with having Service Children?

The collection Service Pupil Premium (SPP) data annually enables the DfE to identity schools where Service Children are on roll - this helps inform policy development within key government departments.

We hope that this website provides useful information and contacts for schools. If you or your school have additional examples of practice, or resources that you think should be on this website, please use the “Contact SCISS” link to make contact with us.