Changes to childcare in the UK
In England families have been able to claim 15 to 30 hours of funded childcare for their three to four-year-olds for some time. All children were eligible for 15 hours at the age of three and for eligible wor...
Planning ahead for education
Every family is aware that a move is likely to result in a new school for their children. AFF Education & Childcare Specialist Anna Hutchinson explains when you need to start applying for schools.
The be...
Bereaved children share their stories
Military youngsters have shared their personal stories of bereavement to highlight new data that shows an estimated 2,100 children each year suffer the loss of a parent who served in the armed forces.
Brook...
Boarding briefing – the financial impact
Every year many army families consider boarding school as an option to ensure their children’s education is not disrupted by the frequent moves that come with army life. When you’re thinking about all the opt...
England youth team scores a hit with young players in Cyprus
England’s Under 17 footballers made a big impression when they paid a visit to a youth team in Cyprus.
The Young Lions were preparing to compete in the UEFA Under 17s European Championship, which started on ...
Unexpected delivery
Jon, a veteran, and his serving wife Isobel have just had twin baby girls while assigned to Cyprus.
Jon says: “On hearing we were posted to Cyprus we planned on having another child, as it fitted well into o...
Having a baby overseas
Having a baby is an exciting time and understanding what support you can expect when you’re assigned overseas can help you plan, as every location is different…
AFF Overseas Manager Esther Thomas says: “Ther...
Prince Harry makes surprise visit and chats with bereaved military children about growing up without a parent
Prince Harry shared his experience of growing up without his mother when he chatted with bereaved military children at a social event organised by Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
“I didn't speak about losing my mu...
Book club: Egg-cellent tale
In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, a service youngster tells us what he thought of Call The Puffins! Tiny’s Brave Rescue by Cath Howe and illustrated by Ella Okstad.
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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 were allocated to projects which aim to improve early years ...