https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/Follow our Adult Education area to access tips, resources and signposting for education courses or career development.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/ucasFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:31:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:959fc571-440d-4b21-8b26-f5e7b56a8d0aFormer MemberHave 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 focuses around spouses and partners of UK Armed Forces personnel. Whether you thinking about full or part time study or have concerns about how studying would fit around your own personal circumstances such as parenting and carer responsibilities, UCAS have you covered. More information can be found on the UCAS website here . The Armed Forces Covenant website also has a range of information and resources to support service spouses and partners with careers and education. More information can be found here .adultArmed Forces CovenantcareersAdult educationeducationhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/skills-for-careersFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:40:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:29637690-02ad-43aa-ac50-6e51c0fb56b3RN Forum ModeratorSkills 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) Vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) A levels Higher education Free Courses for Jobs Skills Bootcamps Essential Skills Supported internships if you have an education, health and care plan Apprenticeship units Click on one of the above or visit Skills for Careers for further support and information.careersAdult LearningAdult educationhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/forces-families-jobsFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:31:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:781c0e38-1c36-4798-9db7-747818702738RN Forum ModeratorForces 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 Families Jobshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/rnldoFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7094aa04-7258-430a-9082-e2ad2c5c4069ASK INFOThe 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 to learning to partners of Service personnel. To find out if this happens in your location contact ASK INFO or email navypeople-psrnfpsinfo@mod.gov.ukhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/national-career-serviceFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:05:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:750293cf-9d95-4448-972b-20ed9110e7c9RN Forum ModeratorThe 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 advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Servicecareershttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/bfbs-academyFri, 19 Jun 2026 11:49:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:29b6148f-6c34-4fc3-a110-cf126e3f97bcRN Forum ModeratorBFBS 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 addition to their courses for organisations, they also offer two self-study courses. SMSpecialists is free to military spouses and partners, veterans and their partners, and the bereaved military community. BFBS Academy | Media and Communication Courseshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/overseas-learningFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:33:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8cce0d06-214f-4d94-9430-2992785346e2ASK INFOGuidance 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 Supportability Team (OEST) All Young People up to the age of 18yrs need to receive Overseas Educational Clearance from the OEST before moving abroad. This ensures the host location can meet the child's specific needs. The OEST can be contacted on RC-DCS-HQ-OES@mod.gov.uk . For further bespoke support and information , please visit: i-HIVE - Overseas Info - a remote access virtual HIVE providing a one-stop-shop for information on all overseas locations for Royal Navy, Army or RAF personnel. The i-HIVE will also direct you to locations where there is an Information Support Officer in situ who can provide first hand information and support on the area.Overseas LearningStudent FundingServing Overseashttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/adult-education-providersFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:21:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a8d0889e-e451-45ab-aac2-780b9e775715Former MemberAre you looking for a challenge? Want a new career? Want to gain qualifications while fitting studying around your own circumstances? A dult Education can be carried out in various ways whether in person or via distance learning. Here are some suggestions for learning providers which may be perfect for you. Learn Direct - https://www.learndirect.com/ Open University - https://www.open.ac.uk/ BBC Skillwise - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise National Careers Service - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careersAdult educationeducationhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/chartered-management-institute-cmiFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:06:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:841b4545-4656-4044-87f7-d6a5eed26f86ASK INFOChartered 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-forces/royal-navy/AccreditationRoyal Navy CoursesChartered Management Institutehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/the-open-universityFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:04:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f45c3db3-e364-4971-aa16-ef2476129811ASK INFOThe 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.uk/Open LearningOpen UniversitypostgraduatequalificationsCoursesPart Time Studyundergraduatehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/bbc-skillswiseFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7b8b4451-0474-43b2-91d8-1414b51409feASK INFOBBC 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/skillswiseReadingAdult LearnersBBC SkillswiseAdult LearningNumeracy SkillswritingNumeracyhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/student-finance-englandFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:929742e2-09e0-4594-9e19-d2a2d7a57aa6Former MemberCheck if you’re eligible for student finance, find out how much you can get, how to apply and when you start repaying. There’s different funding if you’re studying to be a doctor or dentist , social worker or if you’re a postgraduate student . Student finance is changing. If your course starts on or after 1 January 2027, find out what you could get .Adult educationemploymenteducationStudent Financehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/student-awards-agency-scotlandFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ac77f350-f0b7-458e-a857-fe213241a904Former MemberThe 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 eligible students studying in the UK including: undergraduate postgraduate Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Bursary Scheme Part-time Fee Grant Care Experienced Students' Bursary (CESB) Estranged Students’ Bursary (ESB) And assess applications for Student Loans, then share this information with the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC issue the payment schedules and make the loan payments distribute Discretionary Funds to Scottish colleges and universities maintain a register of charities that offer educational endowments work closely with partners and stakeholders to offer the right support to those most in need Find out more about SAAS: Student Awards Agency Scotland - SAAS - Funding Your FutureAdult educationSAASScotlandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/student-finance-walesFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:101a5026-8755-4977-8676-bda869efce40Former MemberStudent 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 Waleshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/student-finance-northern-irelandFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:db35ab31-1b37-4bf5-95ac-168cc869edcfFormer MemberStudent 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 Finance Northern Irelandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/learn-directFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4ed36318-fde4-45ac-a788-cf77c1064156ASK INFOLearn Direct for online courses, please follow the link below to find out what's on offer. https://www.learndirect.com/Online CourseslearningqualificationsLearn Directhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/local-authorityFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:50:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:0718ce47-45ea-461c-b3f9-2509295b883cASK INFOAdult education and leisure courses can also be found on your Local Authority website. Follow the link below to find out courses in your local area. https://www.gov.uk/find-local-councillearningAdult LearningCoursesAdult educationhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/careers-informationFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:02886cb7-083d-4966-8e94-51fa7cd9fd1dASK INFOCareer Pilot offers further education and careers information for 11–19-year-olds. https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ There are also a variety of careers service websites depending on where you live in the UK, and all provide information, advice and guidance on learning, training, and work opportunities. England https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Scotland https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/scotlands-careers-services Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is the organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. Students can search every university course in the UK on their website, as well as apprenticeships and internships. https://www.ucas.com/ https://digital.ucas.com/searchApprenticeshipscareersUCASUniversities and Colleges Admissions ServiceUniversitiesInternshipshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/financial-help-with-education-costsFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:28:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:fc63e390-97b9-4161-bcaa-f919100f88fdASK INFOInformation about financial help with education costs can be found by following the links below. England https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance Scotland https://www.mygov.scot/browse/education-training/higher-education Wales https://gov.wales/funding-and-finance-for-students Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/student-finance/types-student-finance-availableEducation CostsFinancial HelpeducationFinancehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/adult_education/b/announcements/posts/other-education-optionsFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a62f63ce-98a9-4f34-9bbd-8f6e3581e469ASK INFOOther education options include: The Open University that offers flexible part-time study, supported distance and open learning for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and qualification: https://www.open.ac.uk/ BBC Skillswise that provides resources to help adult learners improve reading, writing and numeracy skills. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise Learn Direct for online courses. https://www.learndirect.com/ Local Authority Adult education and leisure courses. https://www.gov.uk/find-local-councilOpen UniversityLearn DirectBBS SkillswiseLocal Authorityeducation