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Monday 16 September 2024

Help your child’s school to access Service Pupil Premium funding.





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Help your child’s school to qualify for the Service Pupil Premium by informing them of your Service status by 3 October 2024.

State schools, academies and free schools in England, which have children of Service families in the school years from Reception to Year 11, can receive Service Pupil Premium (SPP) funding.

Thursday 12 September 2024

The Business Launch Accelerator Course from the Milspo® Network - Empowering Military Spouses to thrive.



The life of a military spouse and partner is full of unique challenges – from frequent moves to deployments and unpredictable schedules. But amidst these challenges, a desire to build a business and pursue financial independence often burns brightly. The Milspo® Network recognises this and has created the solution: The Business Launch Accelerator Course.

This comprehensive 8-week online programme is specifically designed for military spouses, partners, and other-halves eager to start and grow a business.

Why choose The Business Launch Accelerator Course?

Expert-Led Curriculum: Gain insights and knowledge from industry experts who understand the nuances of building a business within the military community.
Flexible Format: Learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, accommodating the unpredictable nature of military life.
AI-Powered Support: Access cutting-edge AI technology that provides personalised guidance and answers questions instantly, ensuring you always have the support you need when you need it.
Supportive Community: Connect with a wonderful community of like-minded military spouses and partners, with collaboration, accountability, and encouragement.
Created by the Community, for the Community: The course is designed by military spouses who have walked the path themselves, ensuring the content is relevant and relatable.

This course isn't just about starting a business; it's about giving you the tools to achieve YOUR dreams alongside your serving partner, and build a successful business that you deserve. A business that supports you and your family, and fits around the roller coaster of military life.

The course is free to access and with support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Supporting Partners programme.

Sign-up here to grab your free place - www.milspo.co.uk/course

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new Trust funding programme to support family members of Serving Personnel and Veterans who are wounded, sick or injured.



The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are proud to introduce the Family Focus Programme, part of our ongoing rollout of Covenant Fund programme launches.

Based on feedback from the Trust’s consultation findings, this programme has been designed to fund projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members-both collectively and as individuals- of wounded, injured, and sick, serving personnel and Veterans.

Monday 9 September 2024

Togetherall - behind the smile.




Behind every smile, there can be a story others can't always see, but you don't have to face it alone.

At Togetherall, you can talk about what you're going through anonymously and connect with others who understand.

Join the supportive community today and start the conversation that could make all the difference.

To find out more visit https://togetherall.com/en-gb/mental-health-support-for-all-uk-armed-forces-veterans/

Civvy Street - Sep 24 edition.




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NHS Step into Health - upcoming webinars.



Through Step into Health, members of the Armed Forces community can connect to NHS organisations to set up training opportunities, clinical and general work placements, insight days and receive application support. The programme provides a dedicated pathway into a career in the NHS. To find out more about Step into Health, please visit:

Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) Autumn event at RAF Cosford - Wed 9 Oct.



This year's FANDF Autumn Event will be held at the RAF Museum Midlands (Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP) on Wednesday 9 October 2024, 10:00 to 15:00.

All attendees must register prior to the event and the application deadline is 27 September 2024.​

To find out more about FANDF, please visit https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/disability-support/additional-needs-and-disability-support​

Wednesday 4 September 2024

Wraparound Childcare - families Q&A session with the WAC team Tue 17 Sep.




Do you have a WAC question? Ask the WAC team

Have you registered for WAC but still have questions? Are you eligible but haven’t yet registered? Are you unsure of the registration and claims process?

The WAC team are here to answer your questions.

Tuesday 17 September 13:00-14:00

Book your space now, complete the MS Form below to receive a link to the Q&A session.

Centrica 'Women In Energy' - join our FREE seminar.




Please click here to reserve your spot!