Information regarding children’s education within Northern Ireland can be found on the Department of Education and Education Authority websites. 

For those personnel being posted to Northern Ireland, it is recommended that local advice is obtained through the Children’s Education Support Officer located within 38 (Irish) Brigade who can be contacted on: 

Email: [email protected] 

 Applying for a School Place:

Applications for preferred schools require proof of permanent address, however there are measures in place under the Schools Admissions Code to allow Service families to use the unit address as listed on the assignment order or, if appropriate, a quartering address of the closest Service Families Accommodation where they have been allocated accommodation. The Unit Personnel Office/HR Department may be able to provide a letter confirming posting to the area to support the application.

Northern Ireland https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/school-admissions-guidance

Appeals

If a child is refused a place at their preferred school The Education Advisory Team (EATs) can offer guidance and support on admissions and appeals to Service families.

Follow the link below for the Defence Children’s Services information and forms.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcyp-forms-and-information-sheets

https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/appealing-a-schools-decision

Additional/wider information is contained within the general topic area and the resources page: 

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