42 NAVY NEWS, APRIL 2009
Changes to CEA
The King
and you
YOU will fi nd something very
WITH effect from September assist Service personnel to achieve home addresses for their last four
special at King’s.
2008 there has been a change to continuity of education for their assignments.
The school is an extremely
the process for claiming CEA children that would otherwise The form is returned to CEAS
successful and ambitious modern
(Board). be denied in the maintained day with letter from the chosen school
co-educational boarding school
All new claims for CEA
for 13 to 18 year-olds.
school sector if their children offering the child a place.
(Board) must adhere to these new
In recent years the school
accompanied them on frequent ■ Establishing eligibility
procedures.
has been particularly successful
assignments both at home and If the Eligibility Certificate
The CEA application form has
academically, and was recently
overseas. shows the Service person as having
been revised and is now the CEA
rated one of the top three
■ Family mobility remained at the same address for
Eligibility Certificate. This form
independent schools in the country
Acceptance of accompanied their last four assignments, then
must be used for all claims with
for value added performance in
service and hence family mobility CEAS will inform the individual’s
immediate effect.
public examinations.
is inherent in claiming CEA. An Commanding Officer who will be
The form can only be obtained
King’s prides itself on providing
exception to this requirement is required to conduct a review of
by calling the CEAS office.
a genuinely holistic education in
those Service personnel classified entitlement.
what is a wonderfully supportive
■ Maintaining continuity
as Involuntarily Separated Further information can be
The aim of Continuity of
and friendly community where
(INVOLSEP). Advice on this can found in DIN 2008DIN01-
Education Allowance (CEA) is to
the Christian ethos is evident for
be sought from CEAS. 191: Continuity of Education
all to see.
■ First Steps: Allowance (CEA) – Change to
The school has a proud record
Claimants must contact CEAS regulations JSP 752 Ch 9.
in sports, music and drama – the
to obtain the new CEA Eligibility If you have any worries
latter based in the outstanding
Certificate. about CEA or any other matter
Fitzjames Theatre, which is
CEAS can offer advice about regarding the education of your rapidly developing into a centre
boarding education and a briefing children, please contact CEAS of excellence for the school and
pack will be sent with a numbered for information and advice: www. wider community.
Children‛s
CEA Eligibility Certificate.
ceas.mod.uk, e-mail enquiries@ “Outstanding opportunities for
Education
The claimant then completes
ceas.detsa.co.uk, helpline students to succeed,” said the
the form including details of their 01980 618244. Ofsted report 2008.
Advisory
Service
Strong core at Rookesbury
AT Rookesbury Park School, the head Pippa Harris- She believes the happiness of her team of staff and
CURRICULUM CONCERNS
Burland is building a school of strengths. the pupils facilitates a school where high academic
She said: “My vision is for Rookesbury to develop standards go hand in hand with the well-being of
as a strengths-based school, using our environment each child.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES
more effectively, being known for our high “Teachers who are positive and who have high
academic standards, and challenging our pupils expectations of their pupils achieve far more whilst
with a stimulating curriculum in a nurturing family those who don’t, limit their pupils.” ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOLS
environment. She stated: “Learning how to celebrate is vital.”
“We encourage the students’ awareness of their In their Friday celebration assembly parents, staff
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS talents and their strengths potential.” and children are richly entertained through musical
Pippa has implemented an enrichment programme and artistic performances. Rookesbury Park School
for Years 7 and 8, training the pupils in leadership prides itself on these achievements.
learning, peer mediation and skills for life. And finally, Pippa agrees with Tal Ben Shahar,
She is a huge advocate of the well-being of the from Harvard University, author of Happiness.
CEAS is here to help you!
children; their happiness is her top priority. “As teachers, the questions we ask determine the
“Through such activities as yoga, ‘circle time’, reality we create.”
Contact us on:
setting SMART targets and all the sport the Academic scholarships are available this September
children are involved in here, their spiritual well- 2009 for entry into Years 7 and 8. Bursaries for all
01980 61 8244 or
being has been shown to facilitate better results in the forces families.
classroom as well as creating a happy and flourishing For more information please call 01329 833 108,
school.”
www.rookesburyparkschool.co.uk
enquiries@ceas.detsa.co.uk
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