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School admissions advice for parents in England: a video by Hampshire County Council

Support for parents navigating school admissions with advice from experts in Hampshire County Council and the Army Families Federation

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AFF Listening to our Service Children survey

AFF surveyed Army personnel and their families to ask about their views on the impact of Service life on Army children. The survey focused primarily on the experiences of parents and their perceptions of their children’s experiences.

E-Learning module about Service families by Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant

The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant partnership have developed an e-learning module entitled The Armed Forces Covenant for Frontline Staff which explains the context for Service families.

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Why it helps Service children to meet other Service children at events like Creative Forces #YOTSCV

Secondary school students talk about the benefits of discussing their experiences with others from Service families at events such as Creative Forces

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RAF Families briefing on school place allocation

A round up of how applying for schools can impact on RAF families and guidance on potential strategies to mitigate the impact

Mapping qualifications across the UK

Guidance on qualifications, 2019

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Guide for schools on Service Pupil Premim by West Yorkshire Local Authorities 2020

A guide for schools, including examples of schools' use of the Service Pupil Premium and suggestions of where to go to for further information

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Veterans and Families Research Hub

The Veterans & Families Research Hub (VFR Hub) was initiated by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), Lord Ashcroft and Anglia Ruskin University to: “Provide an accessible, contemporary and authoritative repository of UK and international research-related resources and literature on military veterans and their families, including transitions to civilian lives, that informs and stimulates research, policy development, improved service delivery and journalistic enquiry.”

Education Scotland practice exemplars

Education Scotland have compiled school case studies documenting initiatives supporting children from Armed Forces families which were presented at a Good Practice Event in May 2019.

Resources for Armed Forces parents

The SCiP Alliance works with the professionals who support Service children in education. This page lists direct sources of support for parents and Service children