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Nurseries get grants to grow

Last year, under the Early Years Programme, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust provided 18 grants to childcare providers across the UK. The funds ...

Service children on song

The Service Children’s Community Choir is made up of children from primary and secondary schools across Catterick Garrison and the wider area. Forme...

Youth work overseas

To find out more about what support Defence offers young people on a posting overseas, AFF Overseas Manager Esther Thomas met Becky Wakefield, Chief...

Immigration rules for young people

The immigration rules for children and young people differ widely to those for adults, allowing caseworkers to exercise discretion in line with the ...

Wraparound childcare FAQs

AFF receives many enquiries relating to wraparound childcare scheme (WAC), which was set up by the MOD to help with the cost of childcare for workin...

Enter our Spring 2024 Giveaways

Enter our awesome spring giveaways! Take a look at what you can win courtesy of Army&You! We have sourced some fabulous prizes for this spring’s...

Childcare challenges

Finding suitable childcare is tricky for many parents but the unique nature of military life can make it more challenging for army families. Jill Mi...