Resources

Supporting Service Children in Wales

A best practice guide from the Royal British Legion

• Download the guide

The Educational Achievement of Army Children: A study by the Army Families Federation and York St John University

In 2014 the Army Families Federation commissioned research by York St John’s University, to look at the attainment of Army children in comparison to their civilian peers. The research investigated pupils in Year 6 and 10/11 and also included interviews with teachers and parents

• The Educational Achievement of Army Children

Festival of Friends toolkit and school case studies

A toolkit for practitioners and schools supporting service children

• Festival of Friends Toolkit: organisers' reflections and school case studies on how to set up and run initiatives for service pupils, all drawn from award-winning projects submitted by Hampshire schools.
• Read the North Yorkshire delivery toolkit
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Education Scotland Professional Learning Resource

Information, reflective questions and resources for schools and local authorities to support Service children.

• Download the resources here

Children's Commissioner report: Kin and Country

The Children's Commissioner reports on Service children's 'Children's Voices' following interviews with primary and secondary children.

• Children's Commissioner report June 2018

Being an HE student: guidance for Service children

• General UCAS information about student finance
• General UCAS guidance for parents and carers
• Sources of financial support for Service children
• Student funding for families to access distance learning when posted overseas
• The Naval Families Federation has detailed guidance on UCAS applications and funding specifically for Service applicants
• The Army Families Federation has information on topics such as the Bereavement Scholarship Scheme, student funding and converting qualifications
• The tri-service regulations for expenses and Allowances (page 10-2-4)​ state that when personnel are assigned overseas their 19-23 year old children studying a nationally accredited qualification (for university, first degree only) are now entitled to three return journeys per academic year​.
• Scottish Government guidance which explains the rules around funding eligibility and devolved nation residence
• If you are looking for information on whether you are eligible for Scottish student funding, SAAS has a student helpline
• Read about a University of Aberdeen student's experience
• Finding Your Way is an invaluable guide for service children to help them navigate their post-16 and post-18 education options. With clear, up-to-date information on student finance, HE and vocational qualifications, making applications and next steps, this helpful booklet can also be used by parents and carers and school/college staff.
• Read the guidance on the government website here:
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The SCiP Alliance Stakeholder Consultation

The Service Children’s Progression Alliance commissioned a consultation exercise with existing and potential stakeholders to inform the Alliance's strategic priorities and identify the services, activities and opportunities that would enable practitioners to further support the educational success and progression of Service children.

• Download the full report
• Download the executive summary
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SCiP Alliance Research briefing papers

Edited and commissioned by the SCiP Alliance Research Development Officer, this series of briefings offers insights into the latest research into the unique context of Service children's lives

• Read all the briefings on our research pages