Further help
Whether or not we are able to help you, there are other charities and organisations that may offer the support you need. Some help individuals or schools or both. Click through the links below to see who might be able to assist you.
In addition to the links on this page, we have put together some resources that schools might find useful in supporting their Service children. You can find the Resources page here.
Provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army or the Royal Air Force.
The independent voice of Army families, working to improve the quality of life for Army families around the world. Can offer confidential advice, including that relating to educational matters.
Professional support, assistance and an independent voice regarding issues or concerns that you may have, including in relation to education.
Can provide independent advice on schools admissions, appeals and Continuation of education allowance.
The home of information and resources for schools in England who have children from service families. Service Children in State Schools aims to support, celebrate and advocate for children from a military background and the schools they attend.
A charity with free / affordable resources to support service children in schools and at home, in primary and secondary education.
Keeping Forces families close & connected through sharing stories · Supporting Forces & Ex-Forces families with free fun sharing reading resources and activities.
Renowned for the pastoral care and well-being of our students. The Lord Wandsworth Foundation helps fund a boarding or day place at LWC for children who have lost the support of one or both parents, through death, divorce or separation. Awards are mainly for Year 7 (11+).
Help towards the costs of educating the children of British citizens who are living and working abroad.
Creating chances for Children- Buttle UK pays for things that we would want all children and young people to have but their parent or carers cannot otherwise afford. This can include boarding school fees.
Helping young people, aged 16-24, from military families build confidence, upskill and find a career that excites them. Support for children of serving personnel, veterans and reservists.
Website with resources that parents and the education professionals who support their children need, specificially in Scotland but useful for all service families and schools supporting them.
Their mission is to provide the best possible educational support to children, by ensuring education professionals understand the issues Service children in Wales may face.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. They also provide grants to schools in support of the education of service children.
Produced by SCiP, Thriving Lives Toolkit provides schools with a framework of 7 principles through which to reflect on their support of service children and a 3 tier set of CPD resources to support teachers.
SCiP bring people together to improve educational outcomes for children from military families so that they can make informed and confident transitions through further and higher education into thriving adult lives and careers.
Reed’s Foundation provides bursaries with the aim of improving the lives of less fortunate children both as pupils at Reed’s School and within the wider community.
Supporting Service and Retired Royal Naval Officers together with their families.
The Trust provide financial assistance (e.g. contributions toward school fees, boarding fees, etc) to deserving pupils in Year 11 (GCSE) and Year 13(A2), whose parents or guardians are experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties, for instance reduced family income arising from bereavement or loss of employment.
Supports the children of Scottish serving and veteran Armed Forces families.
Grants are made to students for their sixth form years in fee-paying schools when parents or guardians are no longer able to meet their planned financial commitments for education as a result of a sudden or unexpected family crisis.
The Education Advisory Team, EAT(UK) is part of the MOD’s Defence Children Services (DCS). EAT (UK) is a Tri-Service organisation that supports operational effectiveness through the provision of support to Service families trying to secure appropriate educational provision for their children in the UK.
The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a tri-Service group for Serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability.
Provides support for former and serving members of the RAF, their partners and dependent children.
Providing individual grants to anyone who is a member, former member or immediate descendant of British Army (regular or reserves).
The only charity dedicated to supporting children whose parents serve, or have served, in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines . Help is provided when not available from family or statutory sources.
The confederation of service charities aims to represent, promote and further the interest of the Armed Forces. COBSEO members share a set of common values.
Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding (previously DCYP) provides appropriate professional direction, support and advice in order to ensure that children and young people are provided with every opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and fulfil their potential. Link to supporting families overseas.
Scholarships are available for the sons and daughters of those serving, or have served in the British Armed Services and intend to read for their first degree.
The NFL Trust awards bursaries primarily to girls aged 11 to 18, contributing to the cost of day education alongside parents, other trusts and the schools themselves
Young Carers in service families are recommended to find your local support services via this website