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October 13, 2026
North Yorkshire: School application deadlines Jan 15th 2027
Parents and carers of children starting primary school in North Yorkshire next September are being urged to apply for places before the January deadline.
North Yorkshire Council has opened applications for children born between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023, with families having until January 15, 2027, to submit their preferences.
Parents can list up to five schools in order of preference and are being encouraged to research their options before applying.
The council says a record 96 per cent of families secured their first-choice primary school place this year, up from 95 per cent the previous year.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for education, learning and skills, Cllr Annabel Wilkinson, said: “We know that choosing the correct primary school for families is important, which is why we have included lots of information about the application process and details about the county’s schools on our website.
“For a child to be allocated a school place it is crucial that you make an application to the local authority where you live and the deadline to apply is January 15, 2027.
First Defence Partners: What Is a Payroll Saving Scheme?
What Is a Payroll Saving Scheme?
Author: First Defence Finance
We all know that saving money is a good idea. The tricky part is finding something left over at the end of the month to actually save.
A payroll saving scheme makes saving easier by allowing you to save directly from your MOD salary.
Instead of waiting until the end of the month to see what's left, you choose how much you'd like to save, and it is automatically deducted from your pay and put into your savings account.
How does payroll saving work?
The process is straightforward:
You choose how much to save → the amount is deducted from your salary → your employer passes it to the savings provider → your savings build up over time.
You don't need to remember to make a transfer each month, and even a small amount can add up over time.
October 12, 2026
X-Forces Enterprise: Business Start-Up Drop-In Sessions
Catterick: Community Engagement Event 22nd Oct
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Inverness: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Vacancy Notice for Stores Assistant - Temporary
Applications are invited for the post of Cadet Stores Assistant with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF. This is a temporary appointment to a Crown Servant Grade E1 post as an employee of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association. The vacancy has arisen due to the deployment of a RAF Reservist and has an expected duration of no longer than 7 months. The post will start on 01 Dec 2026 and is expected to last until 30 June 2027, however this may be shorter if operational demands change.
This post supports 34 Detachment locations spread throughout the highlands and islands, working out of the Battalion Headquarters, HRFCA Sub-Office, Gordonville Road, Inverness.
Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background, with RQMS/CQMS experience would be advantageous however, all applicants with suitable experience and transferable skills will be considered. The appointment calls for: a good knowledge of military stores procedures; the ability to communicate effectively and handle routine correspondence diplomatically; learn new systems quickly working with minimum supervision, have a good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy and hold a current clean driving licence, preferably including category D and E.
To read the vacancy notice in full 👉 Stores Assistant Vacancy Notice
To read the Job Description 👉 Stores Assistant Job Description
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