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Education ideas bank launches
Published: February 23, 2023
A new ideas bank of ‘tried and tested’ resources has been launched to help Scottish schools reduce costs to ensure all children can take part in the school day
![The cost of living ideas bank shown on a dell laptop screen](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPAC-Cost-of-living-bank.jpg)
Best Start Grant
Published: February 15, 2023
Applications for the Scottish Government’s School Age Payments programme, part of the Best Start Grant, close soon.
![A colourful stack of books](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stack-of-books.jpg)
Festive greetings
Published: December 23, 2022
As we reflect on 2022 and embrace the festive season, Forces Children’s Education would like to wish all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year
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Armed Forces Covenant Duty
Published: November 22, 2022
The Armed Forces Covenant Duty 2021 comes into force today, Educators should read the provided Statutory Guidance included here
![Cover, The Ministry of Defence Statutory Guidance on the Armed Forces Covenant Duty](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Statutory-Guidance-on-the-AFC-Duty.jpg)
Remembrance Sunday: A nation pays tribute
Published: November 13, 2022
Remembrance Sunday will take place on 13 November and will be marked across the country with poignant wreath-laying ceremonies and silent reflection
![A black and white image of Remembrance crosses with poppies highlighted in red](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/remembrance-crosses_ss502183648.jpg)
Veterans survey seeks feedback
Published: November 10, 2022
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs and Office for National Statistics is looking to create a more rounded picture of veteran life in the UK, can you help?
![A woman sits at her computer in a home office](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pexels-george-milton-7034720-scaled.jpg)
Involving children in Remembrance Day commemorations
Published: November 10, 2022
It is important to educate children about Remembrance Day and why we mark it every year. Poppy Pebbles is a great way to teach through creativity
![A collection of pebbles painted with remembrance messages and poppies](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Poppy-Pebbles.jpg)
In memoriam: HRH Queen Elizabeth II
Published: September 12, 2022
Forces Children’s Education pays tribute to the memory of Queen Elizabeth and shares in the profound sense of her loss
![A black and white portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Queen-Elizabeth-II_1910x1000.jpg)
Funding secured for National Education Officer
Published: September 8, 2022
The Scottish Government and Association of Directors of Education of Scotland have confirmed funding to continue the role of National Education Officer (NEO)
![Carolyn Mcleod, the National Transitions Officer with the FCE finalist certificate](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FCE-Veterans-Awards-15322_1679-e1662625728911.jpg)
Awards success for Forces Children’s Education
Published: April 28, 2022
Forces Children’s Education has won a Bronze Award at the 2022 Scottish Veterans Awards.
![During the ceremony Carolyn MacLeod appeared to discuss the work of the NTO and Forces Children](https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/carolyn-sva-video-still.jpg)