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Thinking about studying?

Former Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Have you thought about going back into education and not sure where to start or do you have questions about how to balance studying around the strains of Armed Forces life? UCAS have a range of support available on their website which is focuse...(read more)

Skills for Careers

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Skills for Careers is part of the Department for Education which provide education and training choices via different ways to get the skills you need for your career. They have: Apprenticeships T Levels Higher technical qualifications (HTQs) Voc...(read more)

Forces Families Jobs

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:31:00 GMT

Forces Families Jobs (FFJ) is the free careers platform for family members of currently serving UK personnel, run for you by the tri-Service Families Federations. For more information on what it offers: Forces Families Jobs - Forces Fa...(read more)

The Learning and Development Organisation

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:04 GMT

The Learning and Development Organisation (LDO) enables Royal Navy personnel to access learning, development and resettlement support. This is available when shoreside, or at sea when deployed on operations. Some shoreside centres offer access t...(read more)

National Career Service

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:05:00 GMT

The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance. Our service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey you’re at. Find out more here: Careers...(read more)

BFBS Academy

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:49:00 GMT

BFBS Academy has an outstanding track record in training individuals and teams across Government Directorates, Agencies and Public Bodies, including the Ministry of Defence and defence companies in digital, media skills and communications. In ...(read more)

Overseas Learning

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:33:00 GMT

Guidance to Higher Education when moving overseas on assignment can be found here: Higher education for service children - GOV.UK Before accepting an overseas assignment, we encourage all parents to contact the Overseas Education and Supp...(read more)

Adult Education Providers

Former Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:21:00 GMT

Are you looking for a challenge? Want a new career? Want to gain qualifications while fitting studying around your own circumstances? Adult Education can be carried out in various ways whether in person or via distance learning. Here are some s...(read more)

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:06:00 GMT

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) offers accreditation to service personnel who have completed Naval Service courses. For further information, please follow the link below. https://www.managers.org.uk/education-and-learning/qualifications/armed-fo...(read more)

The Open University

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:04:00 GMT

The Open University offers flexible part-time study, supported distance and open learning for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and qualifications. For more information about the Open University, please follow the link below. https://www.open.ac...(read more)

BBC Skillswise

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

BBC Skillswise provides resources to help adult learners improve reading, writing and numeracy skills. For further information about BBC Skillswise, please follow the link below. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise (read more)

Learn Direct

ASK INFO — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Learn Direct for online courses, please follow the link below to find out what's on offer. https://www.learndirect.com/ (read more)

Student Finance Northern Ireland

Former Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Student Finance NI assist in applying for postgraduate and undergraduate funding and provides step by step guidance on what is available and how to get it. They also have a bespoke area for Parents and Partners. Find out more here: Student Finan...(read more)

Student Finance Wales

Former Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Student Finance Wales provide support around applying for funding as a undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as Further Education funding and Loan repayments. Find out more here: Home | Student Finance Wales(read more)

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

Former Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, and help higher education students find the right information, support and funding. What do they do? Assess applications for living costs and bursaries for e...(read more)