Resources for parents
This website has been designed as an introduction to the resources, information and organisations that are available to support Armed Forces families when they are posted to Scotland.
The following links should make finding information and locating pertinent website material easier. If there any additional sources of information that you would like to see or think should be included please email forceschildrenseducation@gmail.com
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Welcome to Scotland
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FANDF Spring 2024
FANDF Spring 2024
Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum’s (FANDF) spring event on 18 April 10am-2.30pm, Leuchars Community Centre. The tri-Service event is for serving and reservists families who have a child with an additional need/disability.
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Reading Force
Reading Force
Giving serving and veteran families books and resources to share and chat about, whether at home or separated by deployment, training or divorce. The resources are free and for young people aged 0-18.
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Children’s Education Advisory Team (UK)
Children’s Education Advisory Team (UK)
Find out more about the MoD service for Armed Forces parents providing support on a wide range of education-related issues.
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Enquire: Moving to Scotland
Enquire: Moving to Scotland
Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying time for families with a child with additional support needs. Enquire has key information if your family is moving to Scotland.
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SDS Webinar Postitive Steps
SDS Webinar Postitive Steps
Skills Development Scotland is running a webinar to help pupils take positive steps to career success. Find out more download the flyer…
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Let your school know
Let your school know
Let your school or early learning and childcare setting know that you are an Armed Forces family
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The Scottish Childminding Association
The Scottish Childminding Association
Childminding is one of the highest-rated forms of childcare in Scotland, SCMA childminders offer flexible care in a home-from-home environment.
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Report: Impact of Service Life
Report: Impact of Service Life
Read the latest report from the VFI regarding the impact of service life on children from Armed Forces Families
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Teams from the Scottish Government and Education Scotland have created a guide offering a range of resources to support children and young people’s mental health while learning at home.
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Mindfulness cards launched
Mindfulness cards launched
An Armed Forces spouse has launched a set of mindfulness cards for children visit RAF Families Federation to find out more
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Children’s Education Advisory Service
Children’s Education Advisory Service
An introduction to CEAS part of the MOD’s Directorate Children and Young People
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Moving Schools
Moving Schools
The Ministry of defence Directorate of Children and Young People have released an updated Moving Schools guide for parents.
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Transitions for Armed Forces families
Transitions for Armed Forces families
Curated information for Armed Forces families transitioning between bases.
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Notice of parental deployment form
Notice of parental deployment form
For Armed Forces families, it is normal to experience changes in behaviour or feeling unsettled when a parent goes away. Download our notice of deployment form to give schools the right information
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MOD CEAS leaflet 2019
MOD CEAS leaflet 2019
Enabling Service Children and Young People to fulfil their potential through the provision of Education and Children’s Services that are Inspirational, Exciting and Safeguarded.
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Powers for transition
Powers for transition
We have created a special comic and set of characters to help children during their transition to the Scottish education system
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Early Stages Guidance
Early Stages Guidance
Guidance for Armed Forces Families transitioning into early stages of Scottish Schools.
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Information in Fijian
Information in Fijian
You know your child best. Use this information leaflet to help your child get the very best support from their school.
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Information in Gaelic
Information in Gaelic
You know your child best. Use this information leaflet to help your child get the very best support from their school.
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Information in Nepalese
Information in Nepalese
You know your child best. Use this information leaflet to help your child get the very best support from their school.
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Information leaflet for parents
Information leaflet for parents
You know your child best. Use this information leaflet to help your child get the very best support from their school.
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Scottish Government information for parents on choosing a school and the placing request system. Please note this is for all parents, and is NOT Armed Forces specific.
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For parents of primary school-aged children. This pack will allow you to supplement the information schools must transfer by law, and help the new school get to know your child.
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MoD guide to Education in Scotland
MoD guide to Education in Scotland
Comprehensive guide for Armed Forces parents to education in Scotland
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Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework
Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework
Guide to how the Scottish exam and qualifications system works.
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My World of Work
My World of Work
Website packed full of career advice and information about the options available to school leavers.
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