Does your school need extra funding to support Service children?
We've opened a new grants programme for schools to commence Sept 25. Application deadline 12th May. https://t.co/mDkWgxXniG
@SCISS@RAF_FF@RNinScotland@The_AFF@Greenwich_Hosp@The_NFF @scipalliance @EPT_AFFS
Apparently it's National Apprenticeship week! I have one child on one and I would heartily recommend this! Here are some opportunities from Forces friendly employers.
https://t.co/k093tYn1Fq
A great resource produced by the Catterick Garrison SEND project that you could share with your schools so that they understand the difficulties faced by service families with SEND children.
Introductory Film
https://t.co/7gnkVyYf3d
Delighted that the Armed Forces Education Trust has been nominated for the Military Charity of the Year award for the 2025 Celebrating Forces Families awards.
This week Ali, our Education Policy Advisor, was in London visiting @rafbf with Charmian Hickman from @armedforceseduc.
They discussed how charities can better support the RAF community, in particular our #ServiceChildren and young people.
Suffolk Family Carers is running a 4 session workshop for family carers connected to the UK Armed Forces. https://t.co/0pwxa4RgCP @The_AFF@EducationRAFFF @scipalliance @SCISS_NEAC
Calling families with a child aged 4-18 with additional needs/SEND. The Supporting all to Thrive project needs your help - take a look at how to take part https://t.co/5MZly4jzqJ
@The_AFF@The_NFF@EducationRAFFF@oxford_brookes @scipalliance @SCISS_NEAC
Online workshops for primary-aged Forces children and residential opportunities for military teens - all part of Little Trooper's deployment club! https://t.co/Si9LVm8MCk
@The_AFF@EducationRAFFF@The_NFF
Let your school (in England) know If you're a service family or ex-service (if left the armed forces within last 6 years.) Your school can claim ££ to support your child. https://t.co/H47s39guDc @The_AFF@EducationRAFFF@The_NFF @scipalliance @SCISS_NEAC
We have had a brilliant day at Lincolnshires first #FestivalOfFriends celebration. A tour of @BGULincoln, a juggling workshop with @BGT Steve Royal, a workshop with @rafredarrows and a viewing of the school’s exhibition. @LiNCHigher@ArmedForcesEduc
This week we welcomed Charmian Hickman, CEO @ArmedForcesEduc to RAFFF HQ.
It was great to hear about their work and the individual and collective grants they offer.
Find out how eligible families and schools can apply https://t.co/TJcCMoY6Jy
The Army Welfare Service are sponsoring a survey, designed by young people for young people, which aims to help shape future support based on identified needs. The survey runs until end-May.
https://t.co/PFKtQkiK5m
Do your service children need extra support? Funding available from the Covenant Fund. Apply by 8th May. And if you don't meet their criteria then do come and chat to us.
https://t.co/4YhzHlASqJ
Month of the Military Child is a time to recognise the important role that military children play in the wider armed forces community. We're delighted to be sponsoring @NeverSuch Competition - Life as a Dandelion. @SCISS@RAF_FF@The_NFF@The_AFF https://t.co/9mA9QzwkJC
Great opportunity for schools to apply for funding to support Service Children. If you're not successful do please come to us as we might be able to help with a grant @CovenantTrust@SCISS_NEAC @scipalliance
https://t.co/Pda3upCSdm
The @ChildrensComm is right - the SEND system isn't working for children as it should. But radical reform isn't the answer. The law on support for children w/ SEND couldn't be clearer, but it isn't being followed. The system needs to be made to work, not reformed all over again.