Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) Latest Newsletter is now available

The MLG are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the MLG (Education) Newsletter – packed full as always with news and information for you, our Armed Forces families, educators, and professionals.

Click here for the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter


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Northern Ireland: Brownlee Primary School, Lisburn Open Day - Thursday 4th December

 

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Wales: New Learner Journeys launched by Qualifications Wales

Qualifications Wales has just launched a brand-new set of Learner Journeys to help learners get a clearer picture of all the vocational pathways available across different sectors.

They’re designed to make things simpler, support good choices, and help learners see where each route could take them.

Take a look at the journeys here

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Northern Ireland: Southern Eastern Regional College (SERC) Higher Education Applications now open

 

Ready to level up after your A-Levels or BTECs?
Get a higher-level qualification – without the big city price tag or moving away from home.

Choose from:
Full Degrees
Foundation Degrees
Higher National Diplomas & Certificates
Higher Level Apprenticeships (earn while you learn!)

Apply now for September 2026:
https://ow.ly/PPta50XwOBt

#BetterOffAtSERC #HigherEducation #ApplyNow

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South: Vivo interview skills training - Thu 4 Dec

To register or for more details please email the Vivo Community and Veteran Engagement Manager for the South:

tessa.pritchard@vivodefence.com

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Wiltshire: School Streets Proposals survey - closes Sun 14 Dec

 

Wiltshire Council wants to make the streets around our schools safer and healthier for children. To make this happen, they are proposing to introduce the first school streets in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Council wants to ensure our children can travel to school safely and actively. Reducing traffic volume and speed provides the opportunity for safer walking, wheeling and cycling to and from school, as well as lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality.

Your feedback will inform the Council's next steps and help them ensure that School Streets work for everyone.

Have your say by Midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025 - https://wiltshireschoolstreets.commonplace.is/

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Wiltshire & Swindon: Free Childminding Skills Bootcamp training programme starting Mon 8 Dec

 

Childminding Skills Bootcamp is a nationally recognised training programme designed to help learners start a rewarding, flexible career in childcare.

This opportunity, delivered in partnership with Swindon and Wiltshire Councils, is particularly well-suited to partners of military personnel due to the following:

• Portable career – qualifications can be used wherever families are posted in the UK

• Work from home – ideal for those needing stability and flexibility around family and military life

• Online training – fully remote learning with fantastic, supportive staff

• Community connection – learners join others from similar backgrounds and communities, creating a supportive network

There should also be another programme starting in early January.

Find out more at Childminding Skills Bootcamp – Wiltshire and Swindon – The International Education Group

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Lichfield: Service Pupil Premium Funding - Whittington Primary School

More information can be found HERE

Information:Central HIVE Hub
 

Dorset: Free school support programme for ages 10 -13.

Free support for young people living in all localities across Dorset. 

Dorset Mind delivers an 8 week early intervention small group programme for young people aged 10-13 (year 6-8) who are struggling with school engagement and/or have a mental wellbeing concern.

Our aim is to support as many young people as possible to become and remain mentally healthy.

Find out more HERE

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Powys: Have your say on Post-16 Education in Powys, survey closing date: 30th Nov 25

Powys County Council: 

Help shape the future of post-16 education in Powys!

Are you a parent/carer of a secondary-aged learner? A current pupil in secondary or post-16 education? Or someone who previously attended post-16 education in Powys?

We want to hear from YOU! We are reviewing post-16 education and your views will help shape the future.

Complete the short questionnaire by 30 November 2025:
https://www.opinionresearch.co.uk/PowysEducationPost16

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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

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Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas Allowance - Launching January 2026

Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO) Allowance to launch in January 2026. PSACO is the final phase of the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Scheme, providing a reimbursement for the costs of before and after school childcare in overseas locations where WAC eligibility criteria cannot be met due to local rules and regulations or because Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) accounts are not available. The launch of the PSACO Allowance means eligible Service families will have access to before and after school childcare funding in all overseas locations. PSACO eligibility criteria and guidance will be added to the Discover My Benefits website from January 2026

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.

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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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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!

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.

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

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