Forces Children

The ADES National Transitions Officer will work with Scottish local authorities, their schools, Children’s Services partners, Third Sector partners, and Armed Forces Services to enhance policy and practice which will take into account the unique features affecting the education of Service Children. The NTO will work with partners to support the aims of ensuring the equity of educational provision and continuous improvements in the learning experiences and educational outcomes for the children of Armed Forces families.

Parent and Carer Support

Parent and Carer Support

A parent’s guide to the Curriculum for Excellence Pre-birth to three parents/carers info Fact files and quick guides Information on the new qualifications My World of Work Planit Enquire The Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. We offer advice and information to parents, carers, children, young people and practitioner about additional support for…

Teacher and School Support

Teacher and School Support

The following local authorities have received funding to support the development of projects to support practitioners across Scotland in their response to learners from Armed Forces families. Funding for these projects has been from the MoD Education Support Fund (Directorate Children and Young People – DCYP). Angus Council Argyll & Bute Council City of Edinburgh…

Local Authority Support

Local Authority Support

Each local authority is asked to identify a key contact person, nominated by the Director, who will assume responsibility for educational issues related to children and young people in families with parent(s)/carer who is serving in the Armed Forces (Regular or Reserves) and those in families with parent(s)/carer who has been serving (Veteran). Why is…

2023 ADES Data Collection Exercise on the Population of Children from Armed Forces Families in Scotland

2023 ADES Data Collection Exercise on the Population of Children from Armed Forces Families in Scotland

This comprehensive analysis of children from Armed Forces families in Scotland highlights enrollment data, additional support needs, and regional disparities. It addresses systematic challenges, such as under-reporting and mobility impacts, while providing actionable insights for local authorities.