Resources
Below we have created a list of partner organisations, informative websites and document downloads to help create a smooth transition for all Forces children, parents and teachers.
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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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Let your school know-Senior Poster
Let your school know-Senior Poster
POSTER – Let your school know that you are an Armed Forces family
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Let your school know-Senior
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Let your school know-Junior Poster
Let your school know-Junior Poster
POSTER – Let your school or early learning and childcare setting know that you are an Armed Forces family
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Let your school know-Junior
Let your school know-Junior
Let your school or early learning and childcare setting know that you are an Armed Forces family
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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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Funding Guidance
Funding Guidance
An overview of the range of funding that is available and how this might support you and your school and/or local authority in continuing to support Armed Forces Children and their families.
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MOD ESF 2021 Guidance
MOD ESF 2021 Guidance
Overview of the application process with Scotland-specific suggestions to promote joined-up national approach to support and projects.
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ADES Leading education
ADES Leading education
This guide is a National Document which gives peer advice and guidance to Headteachers who have children and young people from Armed Forces families attending their schools.
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ADES Transitions Guidance
ADES Transitions Guidance
This guide is one of a set of advice and guidelines from the ADES National Transitions Officer to support children as they transition from different education provisions.
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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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Admissions guidance for schools and local authorities
Admissions guidance for schools and local authorities
Guidelines on the admission of Armed Forces children agreed by Local Authorities and endorsed by the Scottish Government and MoD
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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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RAF Welfare Service
RAF Welfare Service
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Army Welfare Service
Army Welfare Service
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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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HIVE Information Centres
HIVE Information Centres
Ministry of Defence information centres for Forces personnel and their families.
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RAF Families Federation
RAF Families Federation
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Army Families Federation
Army Families Federation
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Navy Families Federation
Navy Families Federation
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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 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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RCET
RCET
RCET, Scotland’s Armed Forces Children Charity supports the education and wellbeing needs of children from both serving and veteran families.
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Resource to help practitioners respond to the needs of children and young people from Service Families.
Resource to help practitioners respond to the needs of children and young people from Service Families.
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Reflective questions to help support the education of Armed Forces children
Reflective questions to help support the education of Armed Forces children
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Supporting Children’s Learning: Code of Practice
Supporting Children’s Learning: Code of Practice
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Admissions Guidance for Schools and Local Authorities
Admissions Guidance for Schools and Local Authorities
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Service Pupil support pack
Service Pupil support pack
Comprehensive & helpful source of information, guidance and best practice for educators looking to support Service pupils moving into and out of their schools.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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