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

We’ve created a number of informative guide for Families transitioning to new schools

Highland Council: the importance of identifying and engaging with pupils and parents from Armed Forces families is key to supporting schools in our area

Hythehill Primary School employs a Forces Families Support Assistant to ease transition periods for Forces Children, their friends and families

The Department for Education in England has introduced a new fund in recognition of the challenges facing modern service families

Armed Forces children and young people often experience many changes in their life and when schools know, they can offer much needed support. All Scottish schools, early learning centres (ELC) and childcare settings are committed to Getting it Right for Every Child, known as GIRFEC. Your child is unique and support with transitions, even for… View Article

When your child moves to the Scottish education system they will be supported in their learning, personal and emotional development in accordance with the curriculum and policies in Scotland. There is no pupil premium in Scotland but the support for your child is no less effective as the funding from the Scottish Government takes account of… View Article

Base: HM Condor, ArbroathLocal Authority: Angus Council Angus Council has developed a Loss, Change and Separation resource which is a sustainable resource available to all schools on a lending basis. It aims to mitigate the effects of exceptional mobility and deployment and provide support for pupils during times of transition and loss. A resource box… View Article

Local authorities across Scotland have a number of ‘good practice’ guides for supporting children and young people from Armed Forces backgrounds These resources are available to all educators and organisations who work with Forces’ families to help create a smooth transition in education and support their overall health. We collated a series of local authority… View Article