Defence Children Services (DCS) - potential delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses

Defence Children Services (DCS) have advised that there may be a delay in responses to enquiries, guidance requests and casework due to current staff shortages. A letter has been provided which explains further, and gives details on potential timelines for service delivery. To read the letter please click HERE.

For further information on DCS and EAT(UK) please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcs ​  

Glencorse: Army Welfare Service, Reading Force book club in the Community Centre

You asked we listened 🎉🎉our survey came back asking for more adult led groups. Evening groups for those working and not just for those with kids. This group is open to all, a chance to meet new people and get out for a couple of hours.

We have teamed up with reading force but even if reading isn't or hasn’t been your thing, why not join us and see where the group goes 🕮 🎧 audible options are available .

Refreshments will be provided.

Looking to start end of September beginning of October and will meet in person once a month in CC in the evening (unless during the day works better for you) also their will be a what’s app group to keep in touch and discuss in between.

Please drop me an email of your want more info.

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Scotland: When will Carer Support Payment be available in my area?

Carer Support Payment is available in

Perth and Kinross
Dundee City
The Western Isles
Angus
North and South Lanarkshire
Fife
Moray
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
North, East and South Ayrshire

The payment will be available across Scotland in November.

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Monmouthshire: Information on activities and food support for families in the Summer holidays

Summer Savings

Information on free activities and food support for families throughout the summer holidays in Monmouthshire. Click here for further information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hampshire: Hampshire Libraries Kids' Zone

 

Click HERE to access all the FREE activities being held at Libraries in Hampshire including Fun Stuff, Childrens' Clubs and Events and Toddler/Baby Rhymetime, 

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Wiltshire: Want to work in a School or Early Years setting? Check out these online courses - FREE for Military families!

 

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Click here to visit the Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning website

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FREE Prosthetics & Orthotics career event - Tue 15 Oct

 

This free event is open to anyone 14+ from anywhere in England.

North East: Building Heroes L3 Retofit Assessor/Surveyor Course Sept and Nov

L3 Retofit Assessor/Surveyor Course

Duration: 5 weeks

Address: GC Skills Academy, 190 Kingsway South, Gateshead, NE11 0SH.

Course Content:

GQA H&S L1 Award
GQA CSCS test & green cscs card
ABBE L3 Retrofit Assessor
ABBE L3 Domestic Energy Assessment
Asbestos Awareness
Introduction to PAS2035

Dates available : 16.09.24–18.10.24 (applications needed by 23.8.24) or 11.11.24–13.12.24

Requirements: attendee must live within the NECA area (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland and also either be a veteran, military family, reservist or in last 6 months of service)

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Scotland: Legion Scotland - Poppyscotland are in need of volunteers in Edinburgh and Dundee for this years Poppy Appeal

Poppyscotland are in need of a volunteer Area Organiser to take on Dundee East to help run the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

The Dundee East area includes Whitefield, Ballumbie, and Douglas & Angus.

The role of Area Organiser is predominantly to distribute the poppy tins and boxes to local schools and businesses, then collate back up at the end of the Appeal to bank them. Without an area organiser in this area, there will be little to no poppies present.

Volunteers are also needed in Edinburgh to help distribute tins and poppies for this year's Poppy Appeal.

The areas are:
> Newington
> West End
> Ferry Road
> Fountainbridge & Lothian Road
> Murrayfield

The role would involve dropping tins and poppies off, then collecting them with all donations at the end of the Appeal to bank.

If you or someone you know are interested, or can do some in these area's, please don't hesitate to contact Jess Clark Poppyscotland on j.clark@poppyscotland.org.uk or Ian Jackson at i.jackson@poppyscotland.org.uk.

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Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.

To read the guide 👉 enquire.org.uk

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