News
Digital rollout of the Veterans Card: what you need to know
Published: October 20, 2025
				A digital version of the Veterans card ID scheme is now available to nearly two million ex-Service personnel				
			
	
	Big thank you to all teachers!
Published: September 30, 2025
				This World Teachers’ Day, let’s celebrate the education professionals who work tirelessly to support children, young people and our wider communities.				
			
	
	Make your voice heard for Armed Forces families
Published: September 3, 2025
				Surveys designed by and for children and young people from Armed Forces families need your input. The MCCYP Social Determinants of Health surveys will close on 5 September.				
			
	
	Exam results support for Scottish pupils
Published: July 10, 2025
				A dedicated exam results helpline will provide information and advice regarding grades, future courses and options.				
			
	
	Counting down to Month of the Military Child
Published: March 24, 2025
				In April we celebrate Month of the Military Child – a time to recognise and celebrate the important role families, children and young people make in their schools and communities.				
			
	
	One year on: Veterans Cards go digital
Published: January 23, 2025
				It’s been one year since the launch of the UK Veteran Card and more than 250,000 people have applied. Now a digital version of the card is set for release, offering former Service personnel a more convenient way to prove their status and access support services				
			
	
	Army families: share your views
Published: November 29, 2024
				The Army Families Federation’s survey runs until 6 December and is open to all Service personnel, Reservists and their spouses and partners with children under five.				
			
	
	Apart Not Alone: Support for Serving Families now open for applications
Published: July 25, 2024
				A new programme by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust has launched to help community groups support families separated by long term or frequent service deployment				
			
	
	Scotland leads the world on children’s rights
Published: July 16, 2024
				Celebrations as Scotland is the first devolved nation in the world to incorporate the United Nations Convention of the Child (UNCRC) into law				
			
	
	Have your say: Special education needs
Published: May 13, 2024
				The RAF Families Federation Community Forum needs you – can you help?