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...
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...
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 Misson reports…
Frequent moves and uncertainty around future ...
SEND in focus
AFF receives many enquiries relating to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability), including accessing the most suitable education for your children, especially when you’re regularly on the move around ...
From the military to classroom life
Ever thought about a career in education and childcare? Roles often come with term-time working and settings across the country to choose from. But what is the reality? AFF Employment & Training Specialis...
To board or not to board? Military families’ experiences
Choosing a boarding school for your children is an important decision wherever you’re based. Whilst many of AFF’s enquiries relate to allowances, there are other costs and benefits that you ought to consider ...
Virtual school is by your side around the world
There are more than 100 assignment locations across the world and around 4,000 children who are accompanying their serving parents.
It is important that the MOD is aware of where these children are and how t...
Putting service children first: 16-19s
AFF works closely with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance, a UK-wide partnership that brings organisations together to help improve the outcomes of a service child’s education experiences.
SC...
Funding for forces projects
Three new funding programmes will launch on 3 April 2023 aimed at improving the lives of armed forces communities.
The Service Pupil Support Programme awards grants to schools to help address additional ch...
Answering your questions on education and childcare
Many of you approach AFF to ask whether you’re entitled to support for your children. Sometimes the answers are straightforward, but not always, particularly if your circumstances are a little more complex. H...