Aurora New Dawn: job ad for Armed Forces Advocate

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund - New guide 'Veterans' Places, Pathways and People Programme' launched.

 

A new guide has been launched to raise awareness of the 10 portfolios that have received major grants and their work, which will take place over the next two years.

​​​Click HERE for more details and to read the guide​

Message from Agility regarding removals this Summer *UK SPECIFIC*

Agility is advising Service personnel to wait for confirmation of their removals booking request before they book move-in/out appointments otherwise they may not get the dates they need. This is because the removals industry is experiencing staff shortages this summer. If you have any questions or concerns then please contact Agility directly: Agility GRMS

Met Police: The Little Book of Big Scams 5th Edition

 

The Little Book of Big Scams aims to raise awareness of the ever-evolving ways that criminals use to scam the Public out of hard earned money.

Click here​ for an online copy.

ETS - 30th June - High Performing Organisations Virtual Session

 

1 hr session on what factors can maximise the performance of large organisations, and what part the leader can play.

Families serving overseas - university applications

This advice follows a recent case where a dependent based overseas with their serving parent was treated as an international student by a university admissions office, which led to the incorrect fees system being applied. This should not take place – any dependent accompanying their serving parent/s overseas should be treated as a UK resident.

The relevant regulation is Schedule 1 of The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011, as amended by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) Amendment (No 3) Regulations 2021.

Paras 4 and 5 of the amended Schedule state:
(4) For the purposes of this Schedule, a person (“A”) is to be treated as ordinarily resident in an area if A would have been so resident but for the fact that…
(a) A
(b) A’s spouse or civil partner
(c) A’s parent or,
(d) in the case of a dependent direct relative in the ascending line, A’s child or child’s spouse or civil partner,

is or was temporarily employed outside the area in question.

Temporary employment outside the area in question includes: ‘in the case of members of the regular naval, military or air forces of the Crown, any period which they serve outside the United Kingdom as members of such forces’

The Defence Children’s Services is the most appropriate POC to aid individual cases: RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk

Pinnacle Employment Opportunities

 

Pinnacle Employment Opportunities. Customer Solutions Manager
Full details https://indeedhi.re/3NhwFN0

Free webinars from National Careers Service coming this July

With AHM approval please post the following underneath the image attached:​

To book your free place visit https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DIGITALTEAM/

For further support please visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

ETS - 23rd June - Defence Writing: IRTBs Virtual Session

 

IRTBs (Issue, Timing, Recommendations and Background) are a type of brief commonly used by WOs and Officers to communicate ideas upward through their chain of command.  Learn how to produce these briefs, focusing on format, content and analysis.

Join via Zoom details above.​

Childcare Choices - 30 Hours free Childcare

 

                                                                For more information, click here.

Boarding School Finder

DCS Boarding School Finder

Please be advised that with effect 30th June 2022, the Boarding School Finder will no longer be available. The Education Advisory Team (UK) within DCS, can provide Service Personnel with a copy of the Boarding School Database, which contains the same information, if required. Please contact RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk

AGC - 30th Anniversary Festival

No matter where you are based, the AGC community is invited to attend.

Gov.UK - Cost of Living Support

We know people are worried about the cost of living, so the government is offering help. See what support you could be eligible for:  ​costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/​

Home Fire Safety Week

https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Home-Safety-Week

Defence Children Services Update - Overseas Educational Clearances during the Summer break

UPDATE:

Overseas Educational Clearance during the Summer Break

MOD Assessment of Supportability Overseas (MASO)

DCS will continue to support where possible, Educational Clearances for overseas postings ove the Summer break. The usual requirements will remain and this includes the child’s current provision to complete the Education Overseas Supportability (EOS) Form. However, due to the summer holidays with UK schools being closed, this process may be delayed and Educational Clearances can only be issued once all the relevant information has been gathered.

Where a child is going directly to a MOD provided school overseas, the MOD provided school will support this process (please contact the school directly).

Where a child is going to an overseas location where no MOD provided school is available, the OES team will support this process. Please contact RC-DCS-HQ-OES@mod.gov.uk

When additional needs have been identified, e.g. Special Educational Needs, then the OES team and MOD provided schools may require additional information. This information is vital to allow the smooth continuation of children’s education as they move between schools and countries. Where further more complex needs have been identified, this may result in decisions around supportability needed to be made at a panel level. It is highly likely that these panels will only reconvene at the beginning of the autumn term.

Children’s education is of high importance and quality information about children’s needs are vital in allowing the smooth continuation of this. We thank you for your support.

Services Cotswold Centre (SCC)

Are you looking for a short break in the UK or just in need of a change of scenery?

Or perhaps you are based at a local* unit and are unable to book a Welfare house for family wishing to visit?

We may have just the thing! In the beautiful Wiltshire countryside lies the Services Cotswold Centre, a Tri Service Accommodation facility near Corsham with easy access to Chippenham & Bath.

The Centre is open to any Service person or MOD Civil Servant and their families who need short-term housing for welfare purposes (including contact housing); between assignments; on discharge; home leave; or just a short break in the country.

For a relaxing break at minimal cost and in easy reach of the many tourist attractions the South West offers, visit the SCC webpage or contact the team on 01225 810358.

*local = Serving Personnel based within one hour from SCC can sponsor family visits.

CAMHS Resources & Downloads

The following link is a reference point for families who may want some support with well-being, mental health needs: DOWNLOADS | CAMHS Resources (camhs-resources.co.uk)

Families Serving Overseas - University Applications UK Resident Status

The legislation regarding applications for University for those who are serving overseas can be found which refers to the law regarding the status of any dependent accompanying their Serving parent overseas who should be treated as a UK resident can be found within the link below.

​For any further education questions please contact your nearest HIVE who will be able to assist.

The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011 (legislation.gov.uk)​

NHS Career Opportunities for Service Leavers & Veterans

Please click here: NHS Career Booklet for Service Leavers & Veterans

General Enquiries - HIVE

Overseas - HIVE

Casual social Worker

Pathfinder Magazine - June 2022 Edition

The Armed Forces Day 2022 issue of Pathfinder International is out now and available to read HERE​

ETS - 15th June - Emotional Intelligence Virtual Session

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. 

For leaders, having emotional intelligence is essential for success. 

This webinar will help you understand how emotionally intelligent you are, and how you can develop further.

For more information, click here. ​

Families Deployment Guide ed 5

Read here: Families Deployment Guide

Stop Loan Sharks - Spring Newsletter

Read here: Stop Loan Sharks

How to report a complaint to Pinnacle

The process for reporting complaints to Pinnacle. P​lease click here to report your complaint. Complai​nts - Pinnacle Service Families

Veteran Support Partnership Virtual Event - 21st June 10am-1.25pm

Veteran Support Partnership virtual event is back and bigger than ever!

21st June
10:00am – 13:25
Virtual Event

The Veteran Support Partnership is a group of organisations joining together to help eliminate barriers to opportunities and enable the Armed Forces Community to reach their full potential. This event is made of four streams, Support, Development, Employability and Employment Opportunities.

​For further information or to register your interest, please click HERE​

RFEA - Microsoft Office Skills Training for Spouses

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Are you a military spouse or partner? Want to become a wizz at Microsoft Office? We're teaming up with Netcompany UK to host a virtual class on the 19th July to teach you how to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint! To sign up email colin.grimes@rfea.org.uk and cc team@techvets.co (just .co) providing the following:

💻 First & last name 💻 Your reason for attending the training 💻 Your current level of MS Office experience/skills 💻 Postcode

Places are limited and the deadline is 24th June, so get in quick! #EmployVeterans #EmploySpouses #EM3Forces