Op Belonging's flagship event is now only a few days away! Multiple nations come together at this event to pay their respects to all those who gave their service.
The Op Belonging Commonwealth Commemoration Parade is about remembering those who gave it all during the world wars and it's a festival that begins with a remembrance parade.
Find out more on the website or the Facebook page.
FUNDED EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE - OVERSEAS
Assigned overseas with young children? Find out if you can benefit from an expansion to funded childcare.
The Ministry of Defence have expanded the childcare offer for families assigned overseas with 9 months – 4-year-old children, to reflect the offer available in England.
Early Years funded childcare overseas and definitions of funded universal childcare, working families and additional working families entitlement:
Both AGAI 50 and the Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support have been republished.
The AGAI may be found here, while the Guide is available on both the Personal Services SharePoint site and Defence Connect.
The SharePoint site also contains copies of the unit letters featured in the AGAI and Guide and a version of the PowerPoint presentation for annual briefings.
Please note that these links are only accessible via MODnet/Defence Gateway. Please contact HIVE if assistance is required.
Contact your local hive for links and printouts of the documents.
Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job centre Work Coach (Executive Officer) - Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire (Ref: 705) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
The following work coach role (40 vacancies) is open from 19/9/24 to 3/10/24
Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job centre Work Coach (Executive Officer) - East Anglia (Ref: 707) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.
The life of a military spouse and partner is full of unique challenges – from frequent moves to deployments and unpredictable schedules.
But amidst these challenges, a desire to build a business and pursue financial independence often burns brightly.
The Milspo® Network recognises this and has created the solution: The Business Launch Accelerator Course.
This comprehensive 8-week online programme is specifically designed for military spouses, partners, and other-halves eager to start and grow a business.Help your child’s school to qualify for the Service Pupil Premium by informing them of your Service status by 3 October 2024.
State schools, academies and free schools in England, which have children of Service families in the school years from Reception to Year 11, can receive Service Pupil Premium (SPP) funding.
The Department for Education (DfE) provides extra funding – £340 per pupil – to help schools to support Service children.
It is for the school to decide how the money is spent, but support is often provided through pastoral support and can help to mitigate the impact of family mobility or parental deployment.
The funding can be used for individual pupils or added to larger support projects.
The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:
GFIE - 319 - DWP Work Coach, High Riggs JCP (Edinburgh). Job Description [insert G Drive link]
Closing date: 25 Sept 2024
GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).
To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form [insert G Drive link] and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)
To find out more about the DWP Work Coach role, please click: A Day in the Life of a Jobcentre Work Coach.
If you or your family hold a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) which expires on 31 December 2024, you will need to replace it by registering for a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
UKVI will be contacting customers by email to advise them to register for a UKVI account, but you do not need to wait to be contacted to take action.
If you or family members have changed your email address since your last application for leave, or used someone else’s email address, you may not receive this email, but you can still register for an account.
Looking for a steam train with a special visit from Santa / St Niklaus?
These trains tend to sell out fast so if you want to get tickets book early.
Germany offers some great opportunities. One rule you have to remember is book early tickets on most trains will sell out in September / October.
You will need to visit websites and set reminders for the days ticket sales start.
1, Eisbhan Tradition -This service travels from Hovelhof just 10min away from Normandy Bks. THis year the train will run on the 8th Dec and leaves Hovelhof at 11.45am and 15:15. You can either ride the return journey or stop in Gutersloh and enjoy the Christmas market for a few hours and catch the 17:00 train back.
2, Brockenbhan - The Harz Mountains are one of Northern Germany's most loved attraction. Chocolate Box towns and the Brocken. One Santa train service and one Advent Train run each year.
Do you have a WAC question? Ask the WAC team.
Have you registered for WAC but still have questions? Are you eligible but haven’t yet registered? Are you unsure of the registration and claims process?
The WAC team are here to answer your questions.
Tuesday 17 September 13:00-14:00
Book your space now, complete the MS Form to receive a link to the Q&A session Family Q&A with the Wraparound Childcare Team (office.com)
What is this Q&A session for?
This session is the latest in a series of Q&As that have been held since WAC became available to eligible Service families and will aim to answer any queries that families currently have.
Where to find further information
Service personnel can access FAQs and more information on the Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect
Families can find more information and FAQS on the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage (www), or the HIVEs, RN FPS and Families Federations information sites.