Education

Steps to schooling

Applying for a school place for your child may seem like a minefield. Here at AFF, we receive enquiries daily from families who are confused by the pr...

Higher hopes?

From exciting open days (or virtual ones) to the pressure of exams and getting the grades you need, going to university can be a rollercoaster of emot...

The word on Wales

If you’re posted to Wales or are already living there, don’t miss the new guide for families from SSCE Cymru – Supporting Service Children in Educatio...

Boarding brilliance

SPONSORED EDITORIAL "Proud of its excellent academic and pastoral care, staff across the school work together to ensure that every student’s personal...

Admissions adjustment

Last October the Department for Education invited the public to comment on its proposed changes to the School Admissions Code (SAC). The SAC is a stat...

Hub of understanding

We all know that service children face a lot of challenges unique to military life, so how can we help them reach their potential and get the best out...

A class apart

Not everyone understands army family life and it’s not easy to explain to your civilian friends what it’s really like. In school, you might be feeling...

Building trust, bettering lives

“Our family will remain eternally grateful for all the support we have received from the Armed Forces Education Trust.” Since its origins in the 1850...

Calling all book worms…

Last year’s online Summer Reading Quest – which was devised to bring 8- to 17-year-olds together through fun challenges linked to books, poetry and co...