Education & Childcare

Over the coming weeks we will be focusing on education. We’ll be launching our Excellence in Education shout-outs on social media, shining a light on schools that go the extra...

What challenges are you facing with childcare as an army family? Have you had trouble finding a place after a move? What extra support would you like? Give us your unique...

During February we will be focusing on childcare. Our survey, which runs from 3 to 21 February, will be gathering evidence on what are the unique needs and issues for army families accessing childcare.   Throughout February,...

The MOD Education Support Fund (ESF) has just awarded £2m to schools in the UK to help mitigate the effects on service children who parents are frequently on the move or deployed.  The Directorate Children...

Armed Forces families with children under five who are finding life difficult or suffering from mental health issues can call on charity Home-Start, with its team of volunteers who provide...

We were contacted by families who told us that the recent decision by some airlines to withdraw their unaccompanied minors’ service had led to extra costs and they were confused...

Your Service child’s school could claim a share of the £2m Education Support Fund but, hurry, the deadline is 12pm on 30 September, so encourage your school to apply. The...

Have you been claiming 30 hours’ free childcare overseas and are now being posted back to England? You will need to apply for a new 30 hours’ childcare code at...

How does Army family life affect the younger members of your family?   Are your children affected by the postings, the loss of friendships, the gaps in learning and more?  Give us your unique...