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Forces Children's Education @ForcesChildren

The aim of this account is to provide clear and accurate information for educators and Armed Forces families living in or moving to Scotland.

Joined February 2021
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It's #ReservesDay šŸ™Œ Today (25 June) we celebrate the #Reservists who balance civilian life with military service. #ThankYou Let's all show our support šŸ‘‰ forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦ #ArmedForcesWeek #ShowYourSupport
Image of a child holding a flag while he sits on the shoulders of an adult facing an outdoor celebration. Around the flag is the text: Armed Forces Week 2025

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Happy Armed Forces Week! ā­ šŸ™Œ From 22 to 28 June, celebrations will take place around the country to honour members of our military community. šŸ“† The week also features Reserves Day on 25 June and Armed Forces Day on 28 June. šŸ‘‰ Find out more: lnkd.in/err4qpMv
A child holding a flag sits on top of an adult's shoulders as they look towards an outdoor celebration. Around the flag is the text Armed Forces Week 2025.

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Calling all teachers and professional educators! Learn to support Armed Forces families as an educator ā€“ it is key to helping students on their learning journey. Weā€™ve put together a resource for all educators to create a successful school career: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
A preview of the Forces Children's Education toolkit, featuring a young person working at a deski, surrounded by books and an open pencil case. Above the image is the following text: Learn to support Armed Forces families as an educator.

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Transitions for Armed Forces families: šŸ—ŗļø Find a school place for your child šŸ’” Understand the Scottish curriculum ā™¾ļøDiscover how to help young people continue their education with as little disruption as possible. This free guide aims to help families: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
Front cover of the guide Transitions for Armed Forces families

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Share your views on Military housing. šŸ  šŸ’¬ ā° But there is no time to waste ā€“ the survey closes on 22 June 2025. ā³ šŸ‘‰ Find out more on the questionnaire ā€“Ā which is being run by @The_AFF, with the @The_NFF and @RAF_FF ā€“ at forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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The latest ā€˜Supporting Armed Forces Children in our Schoolsā€™ newsletter from @argyllandbute is out now! With updates on: šŸŒŸ MotMC competition winners ā˜ŗļø Forces and Me lunchtime clubs šŸ“£ A new resource hub šŸ™Œ The Forces Friday event šŸ«¶ And much moreā€¦ forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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10 days to go! šŸ„³ Armed Forces Week starts on 22 June šŸ™Œ This is a chance to show our support to #ArmedForces personnel ā€“ #Serving, #Veterans, #ExService, #Reservists ā€“ and their families. Celebrations will take place around the country: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦

Show your support: Armed Forces Week

Celebrations will take place around the country to honour members of our military community during Armed Forces Week.

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Learn to support Armed Forces families as an educator ā€“ it is key to helping students on their learning journey. Weā€™ve put together a resource for all educators to create a successful school career. Start your journey today: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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What to do if your child requires extra support? All children and young people are different and to enable them to reach their full potential, some will need additional support. ā­ Read our ASN guidance: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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Show your support: Armed Forces Week From 22 to 28 June, celebrations will take place around the country to honour members of our military community. A number of events are taking place around the country, find out more: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
A child holding a flag is carried on the shoulders of an adult, heading towards an outdoor celebration. The text 'Armed Forces Week 2025' is written around the flag. The logo for Forces Children's Education si included at the foot of the graphic.

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Which school year group is my child in? šŸšøšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘§ For parents unfamiliar with the Scottish education system, it may not be clear which year group your child will be in when they move a Scottish school. šŸ“· Find out more Forces Children's Education website: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦

Which school year group is my child in? - Forces Childrenā€™s Education

For parents who are unfamiliar with the Scottish education system, it may not be clear which year group your child will be in when they move to a school north of the Border.

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Download our FREE poster on the benefits of welcoming Armed Forces children into your school. We created this informative poster to highlight their unique skills and attributes, to help their peers and educators learn more about their lives. forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
The illustrated infographic post on the benefits of welcoming Armed Forces children into your schools. Logos for Forces Children's Education and ADES are included.

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Counting down to Armed Forces Week šŸ™Œ šŸŒŸ Celebrations will take place around the country from 22 to 28 June. Armed Forces Week is a chance to show our support to #ArmedForces personnel ā€“ #Serving, #Veterans, #ExService, #Reservists ā€“ and their families. forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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Which school year group is my child in? šŸ™‹šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø For parents unfamiliar with the Scottish education system, it may not be clear which year group your child will be in when they move a Scottish school. Find out more on the @ForcesChildren website: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦

Which school year group is my child in? - Forces Childrenā€™s Education

For parents who are unfamiliar with the Scottish education system, it may not be clear which year group your child will be in when they move to a school north of the Border.

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Learning resource šŸ”Ž Supporting Armed Forces families is key to helping students on their learning journey. Check out our resource for educators to create a successful school career. Find out more šŸ‘‡ forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦

Supporting Armed Forces families: a learning resource - Forces Childrenā€™s Education

There are more than 13,000 Armed Forces children and young people in Scotland, in schools in every local authority area. These children or young people have a parent, carer or close relative who is a...

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Any child or young person in Scotland who needs extra support with their learning is considered to have anĀ Additional Support Need. You donā€™t need a formal diagnosis to get extra support. Let's ensure each child reaches their full potential: forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
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Moving around is a way of life for many Armed Forces families. It can be exciting but also unsettling for children and young people. That's why we created Powers for Transitions, a special comic to help. āš”ļø The FREE digital comic can be viewed at forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
Front cover of the comic book, featuring some of the characters.

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Check this out! šŸš€ @ForcesChildren has resources, downloads and links to partner organisations will help create a smooth transition for all Forces children, families, teachers and education professionals. šŸŒ Visit us to find out more at forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦

Forces Childrenā€™s Education

The Scottish education system is an institution in which all children can thrive, with a uniquely holistic approach. Specifically designed to support individual needs and a long tradition of high...

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Moving around is a way of life for many Armed Forces families. It can be exciting but also unsettling for children and young people. That's why we created Powers for Transitions, a special comic to help. āš”ļø The FREE digital comic can be viewed at forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦
The front cover of the comic book, featuring characters from the comic.

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Download our FREE poster on the benefits of welcoming Armed Forces children into your school. We created this informative poster to highlight their unique skills and attributes, to help their peers and educators learn more about their lives. forceschildrenseducation.orgā€¦ x.com/ForcesChildren/status/ā€¦
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