Organisations
Here are a selection of links to organisations across Scotland that can provide further advice, support and guidance.
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Advice from Argyll and Bute
Advice from Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute Council have shared a PDF of resources geared towards talking to your family about world news such as the current war in Ukraine
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Armed Forces Education Trust
Armed Forces Education Trust
A grant-giving charity supporting children and young adults whose education has been compromised or put at risk as a result of parents’ service in our Armed Forces
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Army Families Federation
Army Families Federation
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Army Welfare Service
Army Welfare Service
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Association of Directors of Education Scotland
Association of Directors of Education Scotland
A professional network for leaders and managers in education and children’s services.
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Children in Scotland webinars
Children in Scotland webinars
CiS are hosting a number of Learning, development and connection webinars for the children’s sector
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Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
MoD advice service offering support and advice for Armed Forces parents on issues relating to the education of service children in the UK and overseas.
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Education Scotland
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Emotions worksheet
Emotions worksheet
This worksheet from Bounce Forward is a great way to help children talk about their feelings and work through what might be causing them
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Enquire
Enquire
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Offering advice and information to parents, carers and practitioners. Tel: 0345 123 2303
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Guide to Education in Scotland
Guide to Education in Scotland
Download our guide to the Scottish education system for Armed Forces families
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HIVE Information Centres
HIVE Information Centres
Ministry of Defence information centres for Forces personnel and their families.
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How to talk to children about Ukraine
How to talk to children about Ukraine
The charity Save the Children has published five tips from a psychologist and child counsellor
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Learning Resource
Learning Resource
Knowing and supporting Forces families is key to helping students on their learning journey. We’ve put together this resource for all educators to create a successful school career
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National Parent Forum of Scotland
National Parent Forum of Scotland
NPFS works in partnership with government and organisations to ensure that parents play an equal role in education. NPFS publishes parent-friendly information in a series of ‘Nutshells’, available online.
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Navy Families Federation
Navy Families Federation
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Never Such Innocence
Never Such Innocence
An educational charity which invites service children to use poetry, art, speech and songwriting to reflect on what service life means to them, the challenges and the opportunities
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New GIFREC poster
New GIFREC poster
Naval Families Federation (NFF) has created a new poster providing information about how the Scottish Education System can support children
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Phrases to use with pupils
Phrases to use with pupils
The National Transitions Officer has created a list of phrases to use as a basis for conversations about war and conflict
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Queen Victoria School
Queen Victoria School
MoD-funded co-educational boarding school for children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment.
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RAF Families Federation
RAF Families Federation
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RAF Welfare Service
RAF Welfare Service
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Reach
Reach
A website for young people about support for issues at school. Reach is the youth service for Enquire – the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning.
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Reassuring children when talking about Ukraine
Reassuring children when talking about Ukraine
i Writer Kasia Delgado looks at how to talk to children about Russia invading Ukraine in an honest but reassuring way
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Royal Navy Welfare Information
Royal Navy Welfare Information
Welfare support network and information for Royal Navy personnel and their families
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Scotland’s Boarding Schools
Scotland’s Boarding Schools
Listing of all Scotland’s Boarding Schools and relevant boarding school information.
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Scottish Catholic Education Service
Scottish Catholic Education Service
Provides information on Catholic education and Catholic schools in Scotland and offers support to teachers, parents, students and others.
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Scottish Council of Independent Schools
Scottish Council of Independent Schools
Charity providing a listing of Scotland’s independent and private schools with relevant information and advice.
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Talking about what is happening in Ukraine
Talking about what is happening in Ukraine
Pure Wow contributor Alexia Dellner writes a how-to on talking to kids about the current situation in Ukraine
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Teaching about conflict and war
Teaching about conflict and war
This Education Scotland resource is intended to support learning and teaching around conflict and war in the broad sense, with the current situation in Ukraine these materials can be helpful now.
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The British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society
With the escalating conflict in Ukraine, the BPS has provided advice and guidance on how best to support children who are anxious about the current situation
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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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Veterans’ hub
Veterans’ hub
A new veterans hub has been launched to enable forces-friendly organisations to showcase the value of highly skilled veterans in the community
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Webinar: Support for educators
Webinar: Support for educators
Education Scotland recently held an informative webinar for educators covering topics related to conflict and war
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Wellness during conflict
Wellness during conflict
NHS Highland has released an article with tips for maintaining wellness during conflicts like the current war in Ukraine. Download the article below.
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X-ray of feelings
X-ray of feelings
Little Troopers has released a number of resources for #MOTMC including this poster about being a military child
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