{"id":34573,"date":"2025-08-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?post_type=customer-stories&p=34573"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:16:11","slug":"ocs-and-scottys-little-soldiers-a-partnership-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"customer-stories","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/customer-stories\/ocs-and-scottys-little-soldiers-a-partnership-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"OCS and Scotty\u2019s Little Soldiers \u2013 A Partnership with Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A Story of Impact \u2013 Joseph\u2019s Education Journey<\/h2>\n
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When Sergeant Jordan Relph died unexpectedly in July 2024, his son Joseph faced starting secondary school alone, away from all his friends.<\/p>\n

With the family grieving and no school place available locally, Scotty\u2019s Little Soldiers<\/a> stepped in. Through its STRIDES Programme<\/a>, the team acted fast – contacting school leaders and the local authority. Within a week, Joseph secured a place at the same school as his classmates, and his siblings were offered places too.<\/p>\n

Joseph began this new chapter surrounded by familiar faces and a strong support network. For his family, it was one less burden at the hardest time of their lives, showing the real, immediate impact of Scotty\u2019s advocacy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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