Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO)

Are you eligible for the Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO) Allowance?
Service families overseas may be able to claim up to 20 hours per child, per week for before and after school childcare during term time (39 weeks per year).

For children aged 4 to 11 years old (or 4–16 if the child receives UK disability benefits).

Available to eligible Service families in overseas locations.

Find out more about eligibility and how to register:

Royal Navy: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/.../primary.../...

RAF: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/.../primary.../...

Army: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/.../primary.../...

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Primary School Aged Children's Overseas Allowance - LIVE

Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO) Allowance Launched January 2026

• Final phase of the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Scheme.

• Reimbursement for before and after school childcare costs in overseas locations.

• Available in locations where WAC eligibility criteria can’t be met due to in country rules and regulations, and locations where Tax-Free Childcare accounts are not available.

• Eligibility criteria applies

Career Transition Partnership: 2026 Employment Fairs – UK-wide dates and locations

 

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CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

 

• Service leavers
• Veterans
• Reservists
• Partners and spouses 

 

To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events  

Togetherness

 What is Togetherness?

Togetherness is designed to support parents at every stage of their journey from pregnancy through to adolescence. These courses empower parents to:

• Understand their child’s brain development and emotional health.
• Decode behaviours and respond effectively to foster positive interactions.
• Develop strong communication skills to nurture confidence, kindness, and emotional awareness in children.

SSAFA Community Health recognises the importance of raising emotionally resilient and socially aware children within our community, particularly for British Forces families living overseas. This programme complements the highly regarded health services delivered by our charity worldwide.

Empowering Military Partners (EMP) Course

Course starts 22 January 2026.

Dates: 22 Jan | 5 Feb | 19 Feb | 12 Mar
Time: 08:30–13:30
Location: FDLC building

Cyprus Location Guides

Please note that these are kept up-to-date by HIVE staff - the month of the latest version is shown within each guide. The date of the post is simply the date when this service was set up.

Location Guide (Overseas) - Akrotiri Document awaiting publication - please contact Akrotiri HIVE for more information

Location Guide (Overseas)  - Ayios Nikolaos

Location Guide (Overseas) - Dhekelia

Location Guide (Overseas) - Episkopi Document awaiting publication - please contact Episkopi HIVE for more information

Location Guide (Overseas) - Nicosia

Akrotiri - Salt Lake Site welfare Coffee Morning

 

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