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Festive message 2023
Published: December 18, 2023
				This festive season we extend warm wishes to Armed Forces families across Scotland and the world. While not all families can be together this Christmas, we wish them comfort and connection, even from afar. In 2024, Forces Children’s Education will continue to provide valuable resources for families to support children and young people. These resources… View Article				
			
	
	Supporting our Veterans: Consultation open
Published: November 21, 2023
				The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has launched a veterans consultation on the experiences of UK Armed Forces Veterans to help shape future strategies				
			
	
	Open a new chapter
Published: October 24, 2023
				Charity’s call for volunteer coordinators to set up new book clubs in the Armed Forces and Veteran communities				
			
	
	Education Scotland Webinar
Published: October 16, 2023
				Education Scotland Webinar for teachers and staff from schools and early learning centre (ELC) to support children and young people of Armed Forces families.				
			
	
	Month of the Military Child 2023
Published: March 26, 2023
				Celebrations will take place in April to honour children and young people from Armed Forces families				
			
	
	Claiming Child Trust Funds
Published: February 26, 2023
				The Fairer Scotland team is trying to make 16-17 year-olds aware that they may be eligible to withdraw their Child Trust Fund				
			
	
	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				
			
	
	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.				
			
	
	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				
			
	
	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