Recommended Reading
Welcome to Argyll & Bute 2023
Published: November 27, 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.
![The Cover of the Argyll and Bute Council Education Service Welcome booklet.](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AB-welcome-guide-2023_cover.jpg)
Digital toolkit: Virtual resources
Published: March 30, 2023
We have compiled this list of resources to help children and young people, their families, educators and the wider community
![Four pictures of children sit above the text 'Month of the Military Child - Support toolkit 2023](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/toolkit-feature.jpg)
Rallying to the Flag
Published: March 16, 2023
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
![A family of three - baby girl, mum and dad - sit on the doorstep of their new home](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Family-of-three-doorstep_2224261645.jpg)
Health advice issued as exams return
Published: April 28, 2022
Advice from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government sets out what to do if your child is sick during exam season
![Sick girl blowing her nose wrapped in a blanket on the sofa](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sick-girl_ss426308122.jpg)
Free activity sheets for families and educators
Published: April 25, 2022
Our friends over at Little Troopers have released a host of fun activities to do during Month of the Military Child
![X-ray of feelings poster by Little troopers, a cartoon of a happy little kid surrounded by items and memories that keep him happy](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mil_child_X-Ray-of-feelings.jpg)
Key messages for education practitioners
Published: March 24, 2022
Highland Council has released two Key Messages documents, for educators, to raise awareness of children from Armed Forces families
![Cover of Highland Council's Military Liason Group's Secondary level key messages guide](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Highland-Council-Key-Messages-for-Secondary.jpg)
New hub for veterans
Published: March 11, 2022
A new veterans news and communications hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community
![An infographic showing a snapshot of statistics about veterans such as, there are 2.4 million veterans in Britain, 75% of them have a home or a mortgage, 8% are currently in bad health](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Veteran-Statistics.png)
Guide to Scottish education created for families
Published: February 7, 2022
Download our guide to the Scottish education system to help make your child’s transition to Scotland as smooth as possible
![Cover of our guide to the Scottish Education system for families moving to Scotland](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/USES-guide-resources-sq.jpg)
Joining Cadet Forces ‘boosts learning and career outcomes’
Published: February 3, 2022
A new report on the Cadet Forces shows the positive impact they have on Cadet’s schooling and career prospects
![Cover, What is the social impact and return on investment resulting from expenditure on the Cadet Forces in the UK?](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cadet-report-cover.jpg)
Free poster highlights how Armed Forces pupils benefit schools
Published: January 31, 2022
Children from Armed Forces families are educated in schools across Scotland, but do you know about the value they add to your classroom?
![](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/welcome-af-poster.jpg)