Extra funding for service children
There's still time to get applications in to the MOD Education Support Fund, a programme that awards grants to schools to help address the additional challenges that children from armed forces families may face...
Devolved nations – key differences in education
If you're an army family posted to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland (NI), you’ll find that schooling is slightly different in each nation as their governments make the decisions on education. Emma Perrin, ...
Your guide to the Overseas Nursery Authority
You may find that you accrue hidden childcare costs whilst living overseas, however, there are mechanisms in place to help offset some of these. AFF’s Education & Childcare Specialist Anna Hutchinson, tel...
Adventures and opportunities at MOD schools overseas
Your children’s education is bound to be a priority if you’re posted overseas and, in some locations, schooling is provided by Defence Children Services. So what can your child expect if they’re enrolled at a...
What are the rules for home educating overseas?
Many of you have experienced times of home learning over the past two years and some of you are now considering making this change a permanent one to help offset the many and varied moves of being part of a m...
Setting the standard
How does a university ensure it involves and supports its local military population? Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is a shining example.
During the summer, it opened its Centre for Military Research, Educa...
Our experts
Our team provides families with trusted, expert knowledge and here we find out about their key pieces of work over the last few months.
Anna Hutchinson – Education & Childcare
The MOD and local authoritie...
Making an appeal
So your child hasn’t been offered a place at your preferred school, what next? If you decide to appeal, there are a few key things to consider…
It’s important that you think about the reasons why your preferre...
Steps to schooling
Applying for a school place for your child may seem like a minefield. Here at AFF, we receive enquiries daily from families who are confused by the process or who are trying to appeal to get a place at an alter...
Higher hopes?
From exciting open days (or virtual ones) to the pressure of exams and getting the grades you need, going to university can be a rollercoaster of emotions. When you’re from a military family, there are some ext...