Grants that support service children
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has announced that it has awarded funds of £380,000 to 12 projects, which improve early childhood education and childcare of service children under the Early Years program...
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...
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...