New guidance for schools and local authorities on supporting Service pupils

On 1 April 2025, the Ministry of Defence and Department for Education published non-statutory guidance to help state-funded schools and local authorities in England to understand and address the needs of Service pupils in schools (reception to year 11).

Speaking about the new guidance, Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP, said:

“Armed Forces families play a vital role in supporting our Service personnel to keep Britain secure at home and strong abroad. Fittingly, this announcement coincides with the Month of the Military Child, which is a time to speak up for our Service children.

“Service children face many challenges due to the unique nature of Service life, but it’s important that they are able to benefit from their exceptional experiences.

“That’s why this joint guidance with the Department for Education, explains how we can break down barriers and help our Service children to thrive in education.”

Hereford: Maylord Orchards Sunday Markets 2025

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Grantham: Check out the offers for Military families at Sundown Adventureland

Sundown Adventureland

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Haverfordwest: RBL - Poppy Appeal Volunteers needed in your area

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Alton: Who can I see at Health on the High Street

 

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NAAFI Fund 2025 – Applications Now Open!

NAAFI have just announced the launch of the NAAFI Fund Date for 2025! Applications are now open!

The NAAFI Fund was launched back in 2020 and has supported 467 projects so far, donating over £4 million to help improve the lives of service personnel and their families around the world. To read more about the projects that NAAFI have supported to date: https://naafi.co.uk/giving-back/

To read the blog post announcing new information regarding the NAAFI Fund 2025: NAAFI Fund: Applications Now Open - NAAFI

Weeton: Norcross Car Boot Sale

THE BEST IN THE NORTHWEST Norcross Car Boot Sale with space for 500 sellers and plenty of parking

Norcross Car Boot Sale - Norcross Lane, FY5 3DE

Every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday to the end of November

NO DOGS - please be aware you may not walk your dog around the selling fields
You may bring your dog if selling as long as it is kept behind the stall.
Do NOT leave your dog in the car leave it at home !

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Dorset: South West Train services

For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

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DIO Families First newsletter – issue 25

To read this issue (and previous issues) in full online, please click the following link: Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Biker Down Courses 2025 - Learn how to save a life

If you were first on the scene of an accident involving a motorcyclist, would you know what to do? Would you know who was most at risk, how to protect the area, or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed fellow rider?

A series of free motorbike workshops that teach riders vital life-saving skills is back for another year.

Biker Down Staffordshire is a training course run by bikers for bikers to give them the confidence and knowledge to respond if a fellow motorcyclist is involved in a collision.

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