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Report: Impact of service life

Published: May 17, 2021
Read the latest report from the Naval Children’s Charity and VFI about the impact of service life on children

Books to Support Young People when Moving House

Published: March 8, 2021
A list of books to help support young people when moving house. Age groups are also indicated, to help you choose the best resource for your child. Books Resources for young people to support them when moving house. Why Do We Have to Move?  By Joy O’Neill(For ages 3-6 years)  When Grace finds out that… View Article

Resources for Families experiencing loss through a bereavement

Published: March 8, 2021
A list of books and useful websites for young pupils and their families when experiencing loss through a bereavement. Age groups are also indicated to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books Resources for pupils… View Article

Resources for Families Experiencing Separation, Loss or Deployment

Published: March 8, 2021
A list of books and resources to help guide families through separation, loss or deployment. Age groups are also indicated to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books Resources for pupils and families experiencing separation,… View Article

Resources for young people experiencing anxiety or worry

Published: February 15, 2021
Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books for young children  The Huge Bag of Worries  by Virginia Ironside, Illustration by Frank Rodgers(For ages 3-8 years)  Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her – in a big blue bag. They are there when she goes swimming… View Article

Resources for starting or moving school

Published: February 15, 2021
A list of books and other resources for young people aged 3-12 starting or moving to a new school, this list is broken down by age group to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books… View Article

Understanding the Scottish education system

Published: April 19, 2018
Our education system is unique and we are proud of it. If you aren’t familiar with it you may find it is quite different to what you are used to. We have produced this guide to give you an overview of how our system works and help you identify some of the key areas where… View Article
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