https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/The Defence Children Services and the Children's Education Advisory Service supports you as a Service Parent, get updates on Service Pupil Premium to Child Tax Credits, and see what other resource and support are available.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/uk-nursery-authority-uknaWed, 21 Oct 2026 14:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:fee2df9b-f583-4459-9a05-87a524208f7fASK INFOThe UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) i s a new Defence childcare scheme that supports eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It reimburses the difference in early years childcare costs, matching the “free” (Government funded) childcare hours they would be entitled to if assigned to England.   Note: UKNA does not provide childcare spaces, it is a reimbursement of costs incurred when eligible working families pay for early years childcare.  FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childcare-for-service-children#defence-uk-nursery-authority-uknaUK Nursery AuthorityUKNAEarly YearsService FamiliessupportEarly Years Childcarechildcarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/the-naval-children-s-charity-ncc-kilmorey-bursary-schemeWed, 21 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:dff799f8-f010-4b40-9681-29bb3b2bf829ASK INFOThe Naval Children's Charity (NCC) Kilmorey Bursary Scheme has 3 parts, Resource Award, Cost of Learning Award and Living Away from Home Award. If you fit the following criteria you can apply for a Kilmorey bursary. You are the child/dependant of someone who is either a Serving or Veteran of the Royal Navy and 25 years or under (includes Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and Royal Fleet Auxiliary) You are starting or currently studying for an Undergraduate First Degree NOT Master/PhD/degree apprenticeships Applications are open from August to October and will be processed in order of receipt (all paperwork received). NCC have a dedicated amount of funds for the scheme and reserve the right to close applications when funds have been exhausted. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/university-bursary-scheme/bursaryNCCService FamiliesNaval Childrens CharitysupportKilmorey Bursary Schemehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/5010Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:16:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cc3438e0-1470-4141-91ea-679174b4b12bASK INFOhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/kids---nurturing-anchors-offerMon, 19 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bd76e818-f757-4a07-8c80-7ca606309686ASK INFOLife in a Royal Marines family can bring unique challenges, particularly when raising a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Deployments, separation, changing routines and the demands of service life can add extra pressures to the everyday realities of parenting . Nurturing Anchors, delivered by KIDS, provides free, tailored support for Royal Navy and Royal Marines families with children and young people with SEND. We understand that every family's circumstances are different, and our aim is to help parents and carers feel supported, develop practical strategies and connect with others who understand their experiences. Open to - Navy and Marines families - parent carers including veterans, and their children with SEND, aged 0 – 25. You are able to self refer to Nurturing Anchors. To find out more information or book onto a online workshop or programme please use: Navy hub - Kids Contact Details Website: https://www.kids.org.uk/services/navy-hub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsnurturinganchors Email: nurturing.anchors@kids.org.ukhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/naval-children-s-charity---support-for-your-childThu, 09 Oct 2025 12:44:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f970cdcd-9c6a-4b72-93da-f0a0f14a4c99RN Forum ModeratorSee how the Naval Children's Charity could help your child.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-youth-network-rnynWed, 08 Oct 2025 14:06:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:c7159228-e61b-49ef-8b49-ba2859aee5d8RN Forum ModeratorWant to have your say ? Feel like Service Young People are not represented well in your local area? If you have answered yes and have some ideas of how to improve the lives of service children and young people, then come and join the National Royal Navy Youth Network (RNYN ). All meetings are held on-line via MS Teams every other Tuesday evening. Full details can be found on our Member Events and Activities Calendar - HERE (You will need to request to join the Member Events and Activities group if you have not already done so)https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/b/announcements/posts/aggies-storybook-wavesWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:19:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4568516f-6b96-4ca7-9c2f-cfc86f13554cRN Forum ModeratorAggie's Storybook Waves enables personnel serving in the RN, RM and RFA, regular and reserves, to record bedtime stories for their children to listen to whilst they are separated. You don't have to be deployed to record a story for your child with Storybook Waves, other types of separation count. For more details and to be put in touch with your nearest recording center visit www.aggies.org.uk/storybook-waveshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/4030Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:34:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6ef293ba-bf9c-4a48-8895-3c29ce965dfeRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/4029Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:31:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:c674a783-9ce0-428f-bc1e-71ec88be41e5RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/4028Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:29:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:19a58f1c-c89c-438a-afd1-732d7750c835RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/4027Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:28:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:24a773c9-11ef-45a1-bd61-38ed48a3be79RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/4008Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:38:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4ae4f77f-687e-486c-927a-e2bda38dfc73ASK INFO Yeoviltonhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/f/forum/950/month-of-the-military-childFri, 05 Apr 2024 14:22:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:735cd4e1-b2cf-4068-b248-579ea54509ecRN FPS HQIf you know of any extra support that is available to support Military Children and Young People, please add here.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/3484Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:16:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bf2132cb-5e3a-4f2c-868d-bf8ba099d766RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/3483Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:d586d2f6-1419-47f2-983b-a0c184a93151RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/gallery/3431Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:02:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6bd7e984-c27a-426a-9702-c136b7bcb375RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/f/forum/491/month-of-the-military-child-2023Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:9e6fcc59-0c9a-4cb2-9f5e-532d748ba3f4RN Forum ModeratorApril is the international month of the military child and we hope you have taken time to celebrate. Did you know the official flower of the military child is the dandelion? Today is Purple Day, a chance to show your support. Show us how you supported today or at any time through this month by sharing your pictures here.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/f/forum/473/rn-residential-2023Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:58:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:65b616a7-3986-452a-9508-cb41ac9c0a80RN FPS HQWe are looking at holding a Residential for RN Young People, arriving on Monday lunchtime and leaving Friday lunchtime. Currently we will be looking at a contribution of £97 per child to attend. We would like to know if you would be happy to pay this?https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/m/resources/3270Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:53:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:3e870015-4f9f-4aee-af06-ef07f3502956RN FPS HQhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/childcare/f/forum/455/month-of-the-military-childMon, 27 Mar 2023 10:52:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:616c48cf-0feb-4822-a9dd-feba327ed817Former MemberApril is Month of the Military Child so I am running a competition open to all young people. Armed Forces children can face challenges with parents in the Armed Forces. Yet these children are also an amazing asset to families, schools and the local community. The Month of the Military Child helps us remember this and helps us celebrate their achievements. Please send pictures of the pieces of work along with the young person’s name and age to emer.flett@argyll-bute.gov.uk by Friday 28th April forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../Monthotmc.pdf