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.
TOBY, AGED 7
My...
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 ...
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. Formed in 2021, the main aim of the choir is to support the menta...
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 Community Development Officer, Army Welfare Service (AWS)…
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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 working military families. It is a capped rate that can be claimed...
Young and old share military life experiences
Chelsea Pensioners and Little Troopers swapped stories of their military lives during a visit organised to celebrate Month of the Military Child.
Fifteen children, whose parents are serving in the armed forc...
Month of the Military Child – A chance to shine
Working to support service children and young people as they progress through their army lives is an important part of what AFF does. As well as giving advice and helping families navigate the childcare and e...
A word from: AFF Education Specialist Anna Hutchinson – focus on children
You continually tell AFF of the challenges faced by your children and young people brought about by being part of an army family.
Issues with affordability and lack of suitable childcare for those with young...