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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
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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.
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Argyll & Bute Month of the Military Child

Published: March 31, 2023
In the March newsletter from the team at Argyll and Bute, there is a notice of resources, funding and a focus on April’s Month of the Military Child
Argyll & Bute update March 2023
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Digital toolkit: Virtual resources

Published: March 30, 2023
We have compiled this list of resources to help children and young people, their families, educators and the wider community
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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
Forces Children's Education support Month of the Military Child 2023
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Rallying to the Flag

Published: March 16, 2023
A new report Rallying to the Flag: A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021 provides an overview of challenges faced by children and young people when a family member serves in the Armed Forces
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Best practice: Additional Support for learning

Published: March 3, 2023
In this article Argyll & Bute ASL Teacher, Carol Holloway and Service Pupil Advisor Emer Flett discuss their roles and why it’s important to have support for Forces Families
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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
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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
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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.
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