‘Don’t panic over primary places’

Today (Tuesday 16th April) sees the announcement of the primary school places for September 2019. Hopefully you will be thrilled at your offer – but what do you do if that is not the case? We caught up with Sop...

SEND support for families

Moving back to the UK from your overseas posting can mean mixed emotions. However, when you have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) this can leave you with additional worries and an...

Horticultural helper

SERVICE personnel and veterans are learning about land-based post-military careers thanks to courses run by a specialist charity. Lance Corporal Jim Hill Highground, which was established in 2013 by Anna...

Mortgage broker masters mountain-sized challenge

MEET Des Lally, who has completed an epic challenge to scale Pen Y Fan, southern Britain’s highest peak 365 times in 365 days, raising more than £55,000 for Cancer Research UK and Help for Heroes in the process...

Paving the way

THE transitional period between your soldier activating their “seven clicks to freedom” to handing in their military ID card can be an unsettling time for the whole family. Research conducted by AFF and the...

A good fit for the Forces

Parent Sarah Myers shares her children's experience of boarding at Highfield School and explains why it's a good fit for other Forces Families... Tell us a little bit about your family Stuart and I have...

Breakfast clubs – with a side of support

IN Army&You’s latest edition, we looked at families in transition and what effects this huge change can have on both the serving person and their family. Here, Suzanne Fernando – a veteran of the Royal Mili...

This Mum Runs: Military Mums

Army&You Deputy Editor Lisa Youd hit the road with the new This Mum Runs: Military Mums group to find out how it's planning to use exercise to improve health and happiness among Service spouses. Press pl...

Wellbeing week a hit at Salisbury school

ALL minds were on mental health when Salisbury’s Chafyn Grove school held a wellness week. The event saw staff and guest speakers encouraging children to pay attention to their wellbeing as they learned new ...

Cool fundraiser for Chelsea Pensioners

ICE cream maker Cream & Country is launching a limited-edition new flavour in support of The Royal Hospital Chelsea’s Scarlets Appeal. Five pence from the sale of each pot of Scarlet Ripple – a dairy ice...