Author Archives for Paul McGinnity

Sample Veterans Card

Veteran ID Cards to launch

January 12, 2024 3:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Veteran ID Cards to launch

New Veteran ID cards are set to be rolled out, ensuring Veterans can verify their status to access support and show recognition of service.


Cover of the Argyll and Bute update for December 2023.

Argyll & Bute update December 2023

December 11, 2023 6:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Argyll & Bute update December 2023

In their latest newsletter, the Argyll & Bute team focus on recent visits from Never Such Innocence, an education charity aiming to give children a voice on conflict.


The Cover of the Argyll and Bute Council Education Service Welcome booklet.

Welcome to Argyll & Bute 2023

November 27, 2023 2:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Welcome to Argyll & Bute 2023

A booklet has been released by the Argyll & Bute Education Service, with more than 40 pages of information for families of Serving Personnel and Veterans in the area.


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Supporting our Veterans: Consultation open

November 21, 2023 4:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Supporting our Veterans: Consultation open

The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has launched a veterans consultation on the experiences of UK Armed Forces Veterans to help shape future strategies


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Open a new chapter

October 24, 2023 10:43 am Published by Comments Off on Open a new chapter

Charity’s call for volunteer coordinators to set up new book clubs in the Armed Forces and Veteran communities


Four pictures of children sit above the text 'Month of the Military Child - Support toolkit 2023

Digital toolkit: Virtual resources

March 30, 2023 11:26 am Published by Comments Off on Digital toolkit: Virtual resources

We have compiled this list of resources to help children and young people, their families, educators and the wider community


Forces Children's Education support Month of the Military Child 2023

Month of the Military Child 2023

March 26, 2023 10:45 am Published by Comments Off on Month of the Military Child 2023

Celebrations will take place in April to honour children and young people from Armed Forces families


A family of three - baby girl, mum and dad - sit on the doorstep of their new home

Rallying to the Flag

March 16, 2023 4:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Rallying to the Flag

A new report Rallying to the Flag: A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021 provides an overview of challenges faced by children and young people when a family member serves in the Armed Forces