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Defence Children Services (DCS)

in School Education

Defence Children Services (formally Directorate Children and Young People DCYP) provides a single Ministry of Defence (MOD) focus for all issues related to service children and young people and the children of MOD UK based personnel and MOD spon...
- 2 Feb 2026
Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA) and Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM)

in School Education

Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA) and Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) The aim of the Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA) is to mirror the provision of funded childcare in England to locations outside of the UK where it is reasonably prac...
- 2 Feb 2026
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS)

in School Education

The Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS) provides post 16 education scholarships for children of Service personnel whose death has been attributed to Service from 1990. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-t...
- 2 Feb 2026
The Green Room - Mental Fitness Days

in Courses and Training

The Green Room for mental fitness support for partners. Link to register here (opens on the 2nd February): Mental Fitness Taster Days - The Green Room
- 1 Feb 2026
RNSA Go Sailing is back for 2026

in Community Events

Fully funded sailing courses for the Partners of Serving Members of the RN, RM and RFA. Courses can be found in Portsmouth, Plymouth and Blairvadach, Scotland with our participants achieving their RYA Level 1 and 2. Partners of our serving community ...
- 1 Feb 2026