Max

Army youngster’s vlog goes wild

Meet Max – nine years old, army kid, adventurer and vlogger. When he was just six, he started Max Survival, a blog about all things outdoors which he shares on social media, vetted by mum and dad of course. ...
Ellie O'Gorman

Youth group champion is forces families awards winner

The Celebrating Forces Families awards took place earlier in the year to give thanks for the huge contribution that UK military families provide to the armed forces community. Ellie O’Gorman won the Young Pe...

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...

Service with a smile

A day at school need not be all about sitting behind a desk – there’s the chance for pupils to get active, bust some military myths and maximise their potential with a visit from one of the army engagement team...

Confidence-boosting challenge

Last year’s Annington Challenge proved to be a high point of the summer for a group of lucky service children, including 11 army youngsters. The challenge – Annington’s project for military youngsters run with...

Tech to tackle loneliness

A digital platform, where 16-19 year olds from armed forces families can meet online with others from the service community in a safe and secure environment, has recently launched. Connected Forces is being led...

The great teddy rescue

Six-year-old army kid Theo Carter (pictured right in main photo), from Kingston upon Thames, is on a mission to provide toys for those children who may not get a present this year. He’s launched Theo’s Teddy R...

Teachers’ toolkit

Education settings with service children have been benefiting from Little Troopers’ secondary school resource hub. Created in collaboration with teachers, families and behavioural experts, the available assets...