Armed Forces Education Trust

We are a grant giving charity supporting armed Forces dependents whose education has been disadvantaged by their parents’ service.

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

Our Trust is delighted to be supporting the Festival of Friends in Portsmouth this year. Excellent Children’s Voice Event at University of Portsmouth yesterday.

@Aggie_Westons @NeverSuch @The_NFF @NavalChildren @scipalliance @portsmouthuni @CreateSeekers @Greenwich_Hosp

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

Event for service families in the Aldershot/ North Hampshire areas with SEND children

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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.

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

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.

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

Delighted that the Trust was able to make this happen through one of our grants. @BGULincoln @RAF_FF

[Branston C of E Infant Academy 💙 @BranstonInfant1]

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

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

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

[IPSEA @IPSEAcharity]

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.

[Armed Forces Education Trust @ArmedForcesEduc]

Fascinating to hear about our trustee, Lucy Robinson's, creative research with service children @scipalliance #scipconf2023