Category: AFFS News
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Celebrating Service Children: Defence Children Services Honour the Month of the Military Child
Like the dandelion, Service children can thrive wherever they land. Every April, we come together to honour and celebrate the invaluable role Service children play within the Armed Forces community. Stay tuned as we share the inspiring tales from our schools and settings throughout the month, showcasing the resilience and spirit of the DCS children…
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Celebrating Our Stars: A Guide to Celebrating the Month of the Military Child in April 2025
Like the dandelion, Service children can thrive wherever they land. What is the Month of the Military Child? The Month of the Military Child an annual event held in April, which gives us an opportunity to celebrate Service children and the vital part they play within the Armed Forces community. Here are some ideas to…
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Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas launches
Are you ready to register? Great news for Service families assigned to locations within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision. WAC Overseas is now available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025. What is Wraparound Childcare funding? The Wraparound…
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Get ready for a Wraparound Childcare (WAC) expansion to some overseas locations. Coming spring term 2025
Are you assigned to a location within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision? WAC Overseas will be available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025. What is Wraparound Childcare funding? The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up…
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Based overseas with young children? Find out if you can benefit from an expansion to funded childcare…
From September 2024 eligible families assigned overseas will have access to funded childcare hours for their children aged from 9 months old. Defence have expanded the childcare offer for families assigned overseas with 9 months – 4-year-old children, to match the entitlement in England. Early Years funded childcare overseas. To reflect the offer available in…