Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
November 22, 2024
Scotland: Enquire pre recorded Q&A for parents about school placements for children with additional support needs
If you are hoping to make a placing request for your child to attend a school other than your local authority or catchment school, you might find this pre-recorded Q&A useful.
In it, some of the Enquire team talk through how school placement works and how to make a school placement request. They also answer questions around some specifics circumstances, offering tailored advice to real-life situations.
Watch or save for later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9iU1nvMLo
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 21, 2024
Richmond: RAF Cadets 240 (Richmond) Squadron needs Adult Volunteers
RAF Cadets: 2040 (Richmond) Squadron need adult volunteers.
An RAF Cadet Squadron based at Richmond School, urgently need adult volunteers.
The group has become increasingly popular since Flying Officer Keith Hildred, took the reins last year. There are now 50 young people on the books, with enquiries for new starters filling his inbox on a weekly basis.
However, the squadron needs more adults, including parents and carers, to come forward and volunteer to help keep parade nights running smoothly.
There are several positions up for grabs, such as Cadet Instructor, and Civilian Committee Member. Full training is given, and a DBS check is paid for.
The benefits of volunteering are immeasurable for the cadets and the adults. Supporting our young people to get involved in the activities is incredibly rewarding. Watching the children develop their skills, gain confidence and make new friends is very uplifting.
New Armed Forces Carer’s Passports are introduced
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Carer’s passports are well established and widely used across many organisations throughout the UK, including the Civil Service, and have proven to be an invaluable resource for employees with caregiving responsibilities. They are now available for our Armed Forces.
It can be especially hard to balance a career in the Armed Forces alongside caring responsibilities, but the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is dedicated to support those who do.
Introducing the Armed Forces Carer’s Passport
The MOD has launched the Armed Forces Carer’s Passport, a practical and effective tool to help carers in managing their responsibilities. The passport ensures that when carers move between roles or experience a change in manager, they do not have to renegotiate the necessary arrangements from scratch. By documenting required flexibilities, the passport provides continuity and support, reducing unnecessary disruptions for both the carer and the MOD.
The passport acknowledges that operational needs will always remain the priority. However, it ensures that the carer’s circumstances are formally considered, fostering an environment where personnel feel empowered to discuss their care-giving challenges, how these might impact their work responsibilities and feel supported in their dual roles by promoting openness and mutual understanding.
November 20, 2024
Grantham: Ladies & Gents Hairdresser, Community Centre Building 162, Wednesdays 10am - 2pm
All welcome - walk in trade & mobile bookings available!
Contact the HIVE for further details: 01476 578881.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Wiltshire: Military discount available from Adventure Quest
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Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs
West Midlands: Free bus and cheaper rail travel for Armed Forces veterans in Wolverhampton
Armed Forces veterans in Wolverhampton can now enjoy free bus travel and discounted rail travel.
Thanks to Government funding and as part of the West Midlands Bus Service Improvement Plan, Travel for West Midlands is running an incentive scheme in collaboration with local bus operators enabling unlimited free travel on all buses, all day, in the Network West Midlands area for up to 6 months.
To find out more, please email wolves.afd@wolverhampton.gov.u.
Meanwhile, a Veterans Railcard is also available, offering discounts on rail travel in England, Wales and Scotland. For further information please visit Veterans Railcard.
Separately, the free HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a photo ID card and an easy way to prove service in the UK Armed Forces, making it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
To apply, you will need your service number, national insurance number, the approximate year you started and ended your service and a recent digital passport style photo showing your head and shoulders. For further information please go to Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
Information: Central HIVE Hub
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