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  • Wraparound Childcare (WAC)

    The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) was originally piloted in 3 locations between 2020 and 2022 with the aim to offer free childcare for service families, covering before and after-school care during term time, for children aged 4 to 11, easing the burden...
    • 18 Feb 2026
  • Tax Free Childcare

    Tax Free Childcare is a Government scheme that supports working parents with childcare costs. Childcare vouchers can be used to pay any Ofsted (or equivalent) registered childcare providers, which can include nurseries, childminders, nannies, play sc...
    • 18 Feb 2026
  • Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA)

    Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is offered by the MOD to assist with funding a place in boarding school in order to help to provide continuity of education for a child, and to enable the spouse of a Service person to accompany them on assignm...
    • 18 Feb 2026
  • Service Parent’s Guide to Boarding Schools

    Service Parent’s Guide to Boarding Schools covers all aspects of boarding education, including funding, selecting a school, academic success, extra-curricular opportunities, schools that specialise in art, music or dance, schools for children w...
    • 18 Feb 2026
  • Boarding Schools

    Boarding Schools are available across the UK. The Independent Schools Council provides details of the types of boarding school that cater for different age ranges, different abilities and different interests. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.isc.co.uk...
    • 18 Feb 2026