Events


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.

Our festive message: A thank you to all

Published: December 23, 2024
Festive greetings to all our families and educators and best wishes for the new year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Paying tribute to our Armed Forces

Published: November 7, 2024
We honour and give thanks to those who have served our country on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
The words 'Lest we forget' over a field of ceramic poppies.

Central Event: Educators Sharing Good Practice

Published: October 16, 2024
Register now to book your spot
A poster for the event with the title 'Educators Sharing Good Practice – Central Event' over an image of the skyline of Edinburgh looking west to the castle.

Educators – Sharing Good Practice Northern Event – Aberdeen

Published: September 9, 2024
Our next event in Aberdeen will focus on sharing best practice tips for educators working with children and young people from Forces families
An aerial image of Aberdeen City Centre, with Aberdeen educators - sharing good practice printed on top.