Reading Force opens new chapter
READING Force, a tri-Service charity dedicated to getting more military families reading, sharing and talking, has received an increase in funding from Annington.
The company has agreed to support the charit...
Kids take to the stage for centenary concert
CHILD musicians are gearing up to deliver the biggest indoor staged First World War centenary Remembrance event.
More than 2,500 youngsters will add their musical talents to the Lest we Forget National Child...
Army upbringing inspires singer
SINGER songwriter Annabel Allum has channeled her experiences as a military child to release a single which has received national airplay.
Annabel Allum was born in the military hospital in Rinteln, Germany ...
Education in focus
A RECENT AFF campaign to raise awareness of Service children’s education saw our co-ordinators go out and about to answer questions and support you with all your queries.
It was clear that many of you have c...
Premium service
SERVICE Pupil Premium (SPP) is a £300-per-child payment given directly to state schools, free schools and academies across England for supporting Service children.
Schools decide how the money is to be spent...
Claim your lunch money
LIKE their counterparts in England, Service children and kids of entitled MOD civilians in schools overseas in reception, year one and year two or their national equivalent are entitled to a free school lunch. ...
E-learning for families
AFF was delighted to play an integral part in supporting Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant partnership in the development of a series of online Covenant modules.
Created by Warwicksh...
Army&You autumn 2018 out now
WE'RE delighted to announce that autumn's Army&You, the magazine for everyone with a soldier in their life, is out now in print and online.
Scroll down or click here to view the digital version of the is...
Caring for carers
ANXIETY, stress and trauma can land hard on Forces families who suddenly find themselves in the uncertain territory of being a carer. But The Ripple Pond is there to support anyone impacted by a loved one's phy...
What price a tan?
A NEW campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the dangers of sun damage and tanning.
The drive, which includes three hard-hitting videos including one featuring a father and former soldier in his 50...