Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts

November 7, 2025

Wales: Careers Wales - Parent/Carer Newsletter - Autumn 2025


Career Wales: 

Is your child in year 11?

Check out our autumn newsletter for mainstream education to find:

  • A timeline of key events this academic year
  • Tips on how you can support your child’s next steps
Click here to access the Parent/Carer Newsletter Autumn 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

November 6, 2025

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East



Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Improve your IT skills every Wed & Fri 1000hrs - 1300hrs Age 17+

 



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Gloucestershire: Latest news from the Gloucestershire Employment & Skills Hub

 

Please click here to read the latest newsletter online

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Barry: Get into Customer Service - Level 2 qualification on 13th Nov 25 at Palmerston Learning Centre

 

Vale Celt + Get Into Customer Service!

Join our one-day Customer Service course and gain a Level 2 qualification!

Learn how to communicate effectively, make a great first impression, and discover the true impact of good (and bad!) customer service.

To book your spot, send us a DM via Vale Celt + Facebook Page or email c4w-barry@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

13th November
9:30am – 3:30pm
Palmerston Learning Centre

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Northern Ireland: Crumlin Integrated College Open Night - Tuesday 9th December

 
Click here to visit school website


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Queen Victoria School - Admissions for 2026 Open!

November 4, 2025

Hampshire: Starting School in 2026 Don't Miss It!

 



Starting school information for families in your community who may have children due to start school in September 2026 (for those children born between 01 September 2021 and 31 August 2022).

Applications Open: Saturday 1 November 2025
Application Close: Thursday 15th January 2026

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

November 3, 2025

St Athan: Free Digital & AI Awareness Course - Mon 24 Nov 25 at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

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Free Digital & AI Awareness Course

Monday 24th November 2025
10:30 - 12:30
MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre
Available for all wives, spouses & partners of serving personnel.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

October 31, 2025

Information about Primary School applications, if your child will be 4 by the end of Aug 2026



Defence Children Services:

Please see the Letter to parents if your child will be 4 by the end of August 2026 and you’re therefore eligible to apply for a Primary school place for your child. The deadline in England for applying for a Primary School place is January 15th 2026. Most Local Authorities have detailed information on their admissions websites about the process.

If you’re considering deferring your child’s start at Primary School, you will still need to apply for a school place in this application round but also request to defer your child’s start at primary school via the Headteacher and or the Local Authority.

October 30, 2025

Powys: Take 3 Parenting Support - Free 6 week group based course

 

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Wales: Evaluation of the ALN System: Survey of Parents and Carers

As part of our four-year evaluation of the ALN system the Welsh Government is publishing the findings of the Parent and Carers survey that gathered experiences and concerns from earlier this year. The report explores parents’ and carers’ views on topics such as:
  • Individual development plans
  • Information and guidance
  • Identification of ALN
  • Person-centred planning meetings
  • Additional learning provision (ALP)
  • Overall satisfaction with the ALN system
The following link will navigate you to the evaluation on the Welsh Government website:

Evaluation of the ALN System

Thank you to everyone who contributed to these important pieces of work. Your contributions are invaluable in helping us improve the ALN system for all learners. Your insights continue to shape and strengthen our shared vision for inclusive education in Wales.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

October 29, 2025

Barry: Free 5 week course - How to Budget for Xmas starting 4th Nov in Barry

 

How to Budget for Christmas!

Get ready for the festive season without the stress!

Join our free 5-week budgeting course and learn simple ways to save money, budget smartly, pay safely, and avoid festive debt.

Spaces are limited - click the link to book your place today - https://forms.office.com/e/1tLjADy4VU

Starts: 4th November
12:30 – 2:30pm
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry, CF627AZ

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Chepstow: Free course - Mental Health First Aid Level 1 for spouses/partners on 11th Nov at Beachley MOD Community Centre

 
Attention Military Wives & Partners at Beachley!

Invest a bit of time in your own well-being and become a vital support for your community.

We're running a FREE Mental Health First Aid L1 course just for you!
This essential course is all about understanding the basics of dealing with mental health in a first aid capacity, giving you the confidence to help others when it matters most.

Why Join?

Cost: Completely FREE! (Fully funded by The Family Foundation).
Focus: Tailored for Wives, Spouses, and Partners of Serving Personnel.
Skill: Gain fundamental, life-changing mental health support skills.

Key Details: 
Date: Monday, 11th November 
Location: Beachley MOD Community Center

Register at the link below: 
https://forms.office.com/e/iSYkg5GCsn

Alternatively, for any questions, please email Charlie:
charles@thefamilyfoundation.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

October 27, 2025

Gloucestershire: Free online career masterclasses

 

Thinking of a career change or looking for a job or just worried about your future work prospects? Don’t know what to do next?

Join Gloucestershire Council's free* online workshops and take the next steps in your employment journey.

All workshops are online. All you need is internet connectivity and the use of a laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone. All masterclasses will run from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

*Participants must be aged 19 or over and reside in England on the first day of learning; be qualified below a Level 2 (less than 5 GCSEs); or earning below £25,000.00 per year. Further eligibility criteria may apply. Contact for details.

Please click here to find out more

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

October 24, 2025

St Athan: Free courses in 2025 for partners & spouses of serving personnel taking place in St Athan

 
Free accredited & non-accredited courses available to the partners and spouses of serving personnel & reservists. Run by The Family Foundation and taking place once a month from September to December 2025 at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre.

To book onto the course please email the project coordinator at:


or just turn up on the day!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

October 21, 2025

Wiltshire: Upcoming courses from Wiltshire Council Family & Community Learning team

 

Powys: Secondary School Admissions are open for September 2026 intake


Do you need to apply for a place in Year 7 at Secondary School in September 2026?

If so, the Secondary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2014 – 31/08/2015 is now open.

Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place

Applications need to be made by the deadline of Friday 31 October 2025.
Secondary Common Offer Date is Monday 2 March 2026.

If you are unable to apply online please contact admissions@powys.gov.uk

Please check the Home to School Transport Policy to see if your child is eligible for free transport.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

October 20, 2025

Elgin: Want to learn the basics of Canva for business or personal needs? Free Class Tues 21st Oct

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Vale of Glamorgan: Could you be entitled to the School Essentials Grant?

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

School days should be about learning and fun, not money worries
Get up to £200 with the School Essentials Grant to help with school costs.
Check the eligibility criteria to see if you could be entitled to financial support 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub