Forces Children Scotland

We're accepting applications for the University and College Fund 2025-26 until 8 August. Awards of up to £2,000 are available for young people from forces families studying at undergraduate level anywhere in the UK. Learn more and apply: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/applicati…

School may be out, but we're here to offer year-round support to children from forces families. We're excited to offer a summer residential programme for young people, where they will co-produce resources, influence changes to our website and take part in fun activities. 🎳

We’re pleased to announce that applications for our University and College Fund 2025-26 are now open until 8 August. Awards of up to £2,000 are available for young people from #Regular, #Reservist or #Veteran families studying in the UK. Find out more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/applicati…

There's still time to sign up for the Edinburgh Ruby Boots sessions! Young people (ages 8-12 or 13-18) are invited to attend this six-week peer support programme. Learn more and make a referral: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/projects/ruby-…

Today is Armed Forces Day: a day to show our support for the Armed Forces community, including Regular, Reservist and Veteran families. We recognise their contributions and are here to offer support to children and young people from forces families.

Congratulations to the dedicated group of teachers from our learning sessions at Colinton Primary School! This group left feeling more knowledgeable and empowered to respond to the needs of children and young people from forces families. forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/evaluatin…

In case you missed it, catch up with a full recording of our most recent Armed Forces Children and Young People Conversations, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of children in armed forces families and the current landscape for support: youtube.com/watch?v=m-88Av…

This #CarersWeek is a time to reflect on the vital role that carers play in Armed Forces families, and the support they need to have equal opportunities to thrive. Here are a few stories about the young carers we've been able to support: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/stories/suppor…

Ruby Boots is coming to Leuchars this summer! Young people in Fife (aged 10-14) whose parents are leaving the Armed Forces are invited to attend this six-week peer support programme. These meetings will be supported by buddies from Veteran families. form.jotform.com/Douglas_Heathe…

Today is International Day of Play, a day to celebrate children's right to play and recreation. 🧸 Here are some reflections on how life in an Armed Forces family can affect children's play, and why it's essential we protect this right: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/marking-t…

What matters most to you in friendships? Recently, we visited @LongstoneLPS and used art to explore this question with children from Forces families, co-producing an assembly for the school. May thanks to Head Teacher Angela Pearston for connecting us with these pupils!

Congratulations to our new Ruby Boots Buddies! Euan, Danny, and Logan from @Madrascollege will soon begin as volunteer buddies, supporting peers whose families are leaving the Armed Forces. This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the young volunteers at the heart of Ruby Boots.

What role do hobbies play in your child’s life? @ScotParents would love to know what parents and carers think about their children's access to hobbies: forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB We encourage all parents of forces children to add their voices to this important conversation!

Abi, our Youth Participation Worker for the North, met the @CYPCS team in Moray to help them gather a local perspective on #ChildrensRights, inclusive of armed forces communities. We’re pleased to be working with others seeking to protect the rights of children and young people!