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10 things parents should know
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MOD seals the deal
Policy protection pledge
Tax-Free Childcareisa newgovernment initatveand due to be slowly rolled out from early 2017, replacing the existng Childcare
VoucherScheme.Itwill be available to around2million households.
Free PoppyPods
The MinistryofDefence(MOD) has confirmed thedealtopurchase nine P-8A Poseidon Maritme Patrol Aircraſt (MPA) forthe RoyalAir Force(RAF), to be based at RAF Lossiemouth.
Actionneeded now
WhenArmed Forces Personnel or their families arepostedoverseas,theywont getany nasty dents in their UK car insurance deals as aresult.
Ground close combat roles
Wherever youare based, these fantastc pods at The Tile Barn OutdoorCentrein the NewForest, areavailable foryou to enjoy. Holidayorrespite in astunning wooden, solar poweredcamping pod.
Asuper speedy electronic service
TheGovernmentmusttake decisiveacton nowtoimprovethe accommodaton service provided to ArmedForcesfamilies, the Commitee Of Public Accounts says.
ShortCourse Programme
The PrimeMinister&DefenceSecretary welcomedthe recommendaton of the Chiefofthe General Staff,thatthe ban on women servingingroundclose combatroles be liſted from this year.
Online game available
WithiPods, tablets and other similar gadgetsout there, the newemailed versions of recorded StorybookWings (mp3) areeasytodownload onto your son or daughter’sdevice(s).
Keeping families safe
The University Short Course Programme (USCP) is atri-service scheme of courses arranged to meetthe broader educatonal and personal development needs of Service Personnel.
Travel in London
Wondering who is behind the life-size cardboardmilitaryfigures ‘invading’ bases such as MOD Abbey-Wood, Merville BarracksColchesterand HMS Collingwood?
Dedicated Forces Familywebsite
Extra supportto learn overseas
Universites Ministerannounces changes to studentfunding to benefit Armed Forces membersand their
families.Plans willmakeitfar easier forpersonnel and their families to take up distance learning.
First Lightning Lands in the UK
The first of Britain’snew supersonic ‘stealth’ strikefighters has toucheddowninthe UK forthe first
tme.The F-35B LightningIIjet wasflownbyRAF pilot SquadronLeader Hugh Nichols.
RAF Festival of Equitation
Come along if youfancy watching dressage,show jumping,cross countryor polo between24th and 25th September at RAF CollegeCranwell. It’s the final leg of the inter-services competton.
Arrangements areending
It’s alwaysagood idea to keep yourself and your Serving familymember safe on social media, so here’ssome good help and advicetomakesureyour privacy setngs areset correctly.
6 Autumn 2016
Transportfor London (TfL) provide Service personnel with free travel on the TfL network. Offer applies to Regularand Reserve personnel in issued uniformand in possession ofaMOD Form 90 ID card.
Adedicated websitehas launchedby DevonCCmakes it quick and easyfor membersofthe Armed Forces community in thecounty to access keyservices includinghealth, financial and welfare.
Child maintenance arrangements made through the Child Support Agency(CSA) will be ending between now and 2017. If the CSAhandles your child maintenance, you’ll getaleter.
raf-ff.org.uk
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