Keeping your children safe this Halloween

 

Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark. But, whilst Halloween is supposed to be spooky there are some horrors that families will want to avoid.

Here are some top tips for a safe Halloween that you can remember for all the right reasons.​

Reading Well for teens

 

A new 'Reading Well for teens' collection launched in public libraries in England and Wales on World Mental Health Day 2022.

The scheme supports the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers aged 13 to 19 years old, providing information, advice and support to help them better understand their feelings, handle difficult experiences and boost confidence in a post-pandemic context. Click the link below for details.​​


Reading well for teens

“ASK FOR HENRY” Heinz will be giving a helping hand this half term

 

“ASK FOR HENRY” Heinz will be giving a helping hand this half term, something their founder Henry Heinz was known for. From this week Wednesday 26th October 2022 until next week Sunday 6th November 2022 (inclusive) Morrison’s will be supporting the Heinz campaign by giving away a free jacket potato and beans for any customers who “Ask for Henry”.

Samaritans - Emotional Health & Wellbeing for Service Leavers and Veterans

 

To read the Samaritans Emotions Health and Wellbeing for Service Leavers and Veterans - Life after the Armed Forces​, please click HERE​

Credit Union difference

 

Cost saving suggestions for reducing energy bills

 

RBL - Cost of Living Energy Top Up Grants

 

Over the last 12 months we've seen a 20% increase in requests for support with food and basic living costs.

RBL have announced new emergency energy top up grants to help members of the Armed Forces community pay their fuel bills.
This will give those struggling to pay their bills up to £200 per month, depending on their financial circumstances.
Apply directly at rbl.org.uk/costofliving
Or call 0808 802 8080​

Reserve Forces & Cadet Association (RFCA) - Regional Employer Engagement Directors' Contact Details

Your regional Employer Engagement Director can offer you support and advice relating to defence personnel issues, including employment of reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

CLICK HERE for details​

Vivo hedge cutting in the South of England

 

Why do we avoid bird nesting season?  Please CLICK HERE to find out more information.

Service Pupil Premium

The Department for Education (DfE) provides additional funding (£310 per pupil) for State Schools, Academies and Free Schools to support Service children in England. Service Pupil Premium (SPP) is there to provide mainly pastoral support in recognition of the challenges these children may face. Service parents, if they haven’t already done so, are encouraged to inform schools of their Service status before the Autumn school census deadline (6th October 2022). Without this information schools will miss out on this additional funding.​

Little Troopers - Launch of their new Therapy Programme

 

• On 10th October, World Mental Health Day, Little Troopers will be opening up referrals to our new Therapy Programme.
  We have seen a big increase in the number of military families contacting our charity with messages like this, worried about how military life is impacting the wellbeing of their child. The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and will be delivered in England over the next two years, offering one-to-one therapy sessions for individual children, as well as group sessions delivered in the community at youth groups, cadets, scouts and other groups.  It's something we have wanted to bring to fruition for some time and it will fill the gap that exists between everyday support and crisis support already delivered through the NHS
• You'll be able to refer via our website from 10th October.

Celebrating Forces Families

 Army HIVE is proud to be once again supporting the Celebrating Families Forces Awards for 2023 as part of the Partner Employment Working Group​

About the PEWG — Celebrating Forces Families

Sponsorship for the 2023 event is now open, for more details visit Sponsorship — Celebrating Forces Families

Who are HIVE

 

Service Pupil Premium The Department for Education (DfE) provides additional funding (£310 per pupil) for State Schools, Academies and Free Schools to support Service children in England. Service Pupil Premium (SPP) is there to provide mainly pastoral support

 

Service Pupil Premium

The Department for Education (DfE) provides additional funding (£310 per pupil) for State Schools, Academies and Free Schools to support Service children in England.  Service Pupil Premium (SPP) is there to provide mainly pastoral support in recognition of the challenges these children may face. Service parents, if they haven’t already done so, are encouraged to inform schools of their Service status before the Autumn school census deadline (6th October 2022). Without this information schools will miss out on this additional funding.​

Call for Evidence: The impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces

 

Call for Evidence
This Call for Evidence is seeking testimony and views from individuals and organisations on the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces.​

For more information, visit: Call for Evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Call for Evidence: Hybrid & Distance Working

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is conducting a review on the emerging trends and tax implications of hybrid and distance working.

They are particularly interested in evidence relating to problems that have been exacerbated by the pandemic or caused changes in working practices, as well as issues that we think are unique to military families.

Click HERE for more information