For many children and young people in Armed Forces families, global conflict and instability don't feel like distant issues. These headlines and events can have a very real effect on their mental health and wellbeingm, and we're grateful to have an opportunity to meet this need.

Finding Your North: New support for Forces children facing global uncertainty - Forces Children Scotland

For many children and young people in Armed Forces families, global conflict and instability don’t feel like distant issues. These headlines and events can have a very real effect on their mental…

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We're so pleased to share that, as of yesterday, @moraycouncil.bsky.social has endorsed the Forces Children's Rights Charter. Moray is home to the highest number of children from Armed Forces families in Scotland, with 1,619 pupils in the area.

Did you know that First Steps offers on-demand stories, information and support for Forces children in the early years?

We're welcoming the rest of Scotland's local authorities back to school this week! All the best for your autumn term.

Here's an upcoming webinar from @enquirereachasl.bsky.social that may be helpful for parents and carers of children who are new to the Scottish education system. Learn about what additional support needs are, what support is available, and how Enquire can help: events.humanitix.com/settling-in-...

Settling in to school in Scotland

Helping parents and carers understand the school system in Scotland, including your child’s right to support for learning if they need it.

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Beginning a new school year? GoLearn can provide free one-to-one tutoring for young people from serving Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary families. www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/go-learn-fre... This opportunity comes from Naval Children's Charity and Greenwich Hospital.

Best wishes to everyone beginning the 2026-27 autumn term this week! This includes pupils and teachers in Clackmannanshire, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Midlothian, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Lothian.

This webinar is only two weeks away! Book your free place to learn about how the Forces Children's Rights Charter came about, and how it's making a difference in the lives of babies, children and young people from Armed Forces families. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducin...

Co-writing a picture book with children and young people showed us just how impactful the right story can be. Here's an opportunity for Armed Forces parents and carers to join in research about how storybooks can help children aged 5-11 make sense of their experiences.

Navigating the school system can be challenging, especially if your child has additional support needs. Ahead of the new #school year, find lots of helpful information about how it all works and the right to support on our pages. Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/choo... #accesstoeducation

Where your child goes to school - Enquire

Helpful advice to help when you are considering a new school for your child or if you moving to Scotland. from another country.

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We wouldn't be Forces Children Scotland without children and young people. As Josh, a young person involved in our work, says: "I can put so much of my experience growing up into helping future generations of Forces families."

New from FCS: our CEO, Steven Sweeney, on building a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach for children from Armed Forces families across the UK. forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/where-d...

Where do we go from here? Actioning a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach - Forces Children Scotland

Last week, we introduced a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach. Here are some ideas from our CEO, Steven Sweeney, on how decision-makers across the UK can advance this framework to prevent…

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Too often, children’s rights are seen as something to consider after services have been designed. But a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach could change this—and the Forces Children's Rights Charter can help.

The Forces Children's Rights Charter is gaining momentum across Scotland. Just ask the local authorities that have officially adopted it (thank you, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, and Angus!). Want to get more involved? (1/2)

For Forces children, relocation is more than a house move. It also means changing schools and GPs while adapting to a new social and communal environment. But currently, support for this transition is split across systems that haven't been designed to join up.

Service life brings predictable challenges for babies, children and young people from Armed Forces families. But too often, public systems do not anticipate these needs before they arise. Here is a new framework that could change this: a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach.

Forces Children Scotland congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. With his new Government now taking hold, how can Forces Children benefit from 'Manchesterism'? Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Robert Reid, explains 👇 forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/burnham...

How Forces children can benefit from ‘Manchesterism’ - Forces Children Scotland

Forces Children Scotland congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. As he begins to set out his policy priorities, our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Robert Reid, shares some reflections…

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'The Journey to Civvy Street' was co-produced with children and young people to reflect how they experience the transition to civilian life and show that every journey is unique.

Our policy team today held a productive meeting with the Lord Provost of the City of @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social, Cllr Robert Aldridge, and the Director of Education, Jackie Reid.

Two years ago, the UNCRC was enshrined into Scots law, a landmark moment for children's rights in Scotland. Now, it's up to us to make sure that children feel their rights are respected in everyday life.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of Malcolm Noble's passing. Malcolm was our former Chair and a dedicated Ambassador for FCS. Under his leadership, we grew into the multifaceted, Scotland-based charity we are today.

Here are new Transition Resources to help UK educators support Armed Forces pupils moving between education systems, including: ✔ Curriculum Quick‑guides ✔ Practical tools ✔ Activities for schools Explore the resource here: dcs.school/transition/ #ArmedForces #Education

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⏰Applications to join the Next Steps Youth Advisory Board close on Monday! Young people aged 12–19 with a parent or carer who has left, or is leaving, the Armed Forces are invited to lead UK-wide research into this experience. forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/projects/nex...

Next Steps Youth Advisory Board - Forces Children Scotland

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people aged 12-19 who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This…

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We're proud to have been named a Defence ERS Silver Award winner, one of 19 organisations across the Lowlands of Scotland to receive it this year. 🎖️ Read more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/forces-...

Forces Children Scotland Awarded ERS Silver Award - Forces Children Scotland

We're delighted to share that Forces Children Scotland has been named a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winner. This is the second-highest badge of honour the Ministry of…

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⏰ There's just under a week left to apply to the Next Steps Youth Advisory Board! Young people aged 12–19 with a parent or carer who has left, or is leaving, the Armed Forces are invited to lead UK-wide research into this experience. Learn more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/projects/nex...

Next Steps Youth Advisory Board - Forces Children Scotland

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people aged 12-19 who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This…

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Happy Armed Forces Day! 💙 Today we show our support for the Armed Forces community: serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and Forces families. To everyone in the Forces community: thank you for all you do.

Angus Council has adopted the Forces Children's Rights Charter, the latest local authority in Scotland to do so. The motion was brought forward by Cllr Ronnie Proctor, whose own children grew up in a military family.

Angus Council adopts Forces Children’s Rights Charter - Forces Children Scotland

Angus Council has today signalled its commitment to the Armed Forces community by becoming the first local authority in Tayside to adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter. The Forces Children’s…

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Scottish Borders Council adopted the Forces Children's Rights Charter this morning, becoming the third local authority in Scotland to do so. This is another step forward for Forces children's rights in Scotland. Read more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/scottis...

When a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces, the whole family feels the change. We want to hear from young people aged 12-19 who've lived through this transition to help lead the research that could shape future support for families like theirs.

We're celebrating five years as Forces Children Scotland today 🎉 Over the weekend, we marked this anniversary with the people who matter most to us: children, young people, and families from the Armed Forces community.