Events


Settling in to school in Scotland: Free Enquire webinar for families

Published: August 28, 2026
New to the Scottish education system? Enquire’s free online webinar will help families understand how school in Scotland works
A poster gives details of the Enquire webinar over the top of an image of some secondary students walking into their school building. One is looking back and smiling at camera.

Celebrating Military Children in 2026

Published: March 25, 2026
In the month of April each year the community takes the chance to shine a spotlight on Forces families.
An illustration of some children under the heading 'Month of the Military Child 2026'

Showcase your creativity for Month of the Military Child

Published: February 27, 2026
Highland MLG has launched a design competition open to all children and young people attending school in the highlands.

Perth Event: Educators – Sharing Good Practice

Published: February 17, 2026
This Good Practice event will take place on 19 March in the AK Bell Library, Perth. Register today to claim your spot!
A poster for the event, Educators Sharing Good Practice - Thursday 19 March (Perth)

Let’s get prepared!

Published: December 11, 2025
A look ahead to the events and activities being planned across the country for Month of the Military Child 2026.
A close-up, overhead shot of several children's hands painting with bright colors on a white dropcloth. There are paintbrushes, two palettes with pink, yellow, blue, and orange paint, and various paint smears and handprints visible.

All together Build-A-Bear workshops

Published: July 22, 2025
Little Troopers has announced their partnership with Build-A-Bear is back for 2025! Register your interest for the workshops by 27 July.
A wall of teddy bears in a shop with the little troopers and build a bear logos

80 years on: Victory in Europe Day

Published: May 2, 2025
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the end of a six-year conflict which resulted in the death of more than 60 million people.
Aerial view of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

It’s time to suit up: let’s support Armed Forces children

Published: April 11, 2025
April is Month of the Military Child and we need you! Get involved by sporting your favourite purple clothes on Friday 25 April.
Kids dressed in purple super hero costumes

Transitions Sub-Group Workshop

Published: March 17, 2025
The Scottish Armed Forces Education Support Sub-Group held a workshop in February for educators and third sector organisations who work with military families.
A group of workshop attendees gathered in the sunshine for a picture.

Unwavering support for our Armed Forces Women

Published: March 8, 2025
Forces Children’s Education celebrates International Women’s Day and military women. This year we highlight Carolyn MacLeod MBE, who drives support for Armed Forces families in Scotland
A montage of images of women, including a mother, teacher and pilot.