Author Archives for Paul McGinnity

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


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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


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Best practice: Additional Support for learning

March 3, 2023 11:33 am Published by Comments Off on Best practice: Additional Support for learning

In this article Argyll & Bute ASL Teacher, Carol Holloway and Service Pupil Advisor Emer Flett discuss their roles and why it's important to have support for Forces Families


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Claiming Child Trust Funds

February 26, 2023 9:40 am Published by Comments Off on Claiming Child Trust Funds

The Fairer Scotland team is trying to make 16-17 year-olds aware that they may be eligible to withdraw their Child Trust Fund


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Education ideas bank launches

February 23, 2023 5:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Education ideas bank launches

A new ideas bank of ‘tried and tested’ resources has been launched to help Scottish schools reduce costs to ensure all children can take part in the school day


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Best Start Grant

February 15, 2023 10:59 am Published by Comments Off on Best Start Grant

Applications for the Scottish Government's School Age Payments programme, part of the Best Start Grant, close soon.


Argyll & Bute update Feb 2023

February 10, 2023 3:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Argyll & Bute update Feb 2023

In this issue, the Service Pupil Advisor from Argyll and Bute covers, Young Carers, how to identify and support them, and the Never Such Innocence and HMS Oardacious workshops.


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Bounce Forward empowers families

February 2, 2023 4:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Bounce Forward empowers families

A new course, starting in February 2023, from Bounce Forward aims to give children from Armed Forces families the skills to deal with uncertainty and setbacks


Festive greetings

December 23, 2022 12:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Festive greetings

As we reflect on 2022 and embrace the festive season, Forces Children’s Education would like to wish all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year


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School choices: webinar for families and carers

December 1, 2022 12:50 pm Published by Comments Off on School choices: webinar for families and carers

Skills Development Scotland’s careers advisers will be hosting an online session to support parents, guardians and carers of S2 and S3 pupils ahead of their end of year option choices at school