Overseas Educational Clearances during the Summer break

DCYP will continue to support where possible, Educational Clearances for overseas postings. The usual requirements will remain and this includes the child’s current provision to complete the Education Overseas Supportability (EOS) Form… More information

Impact of COVID-19 on Continuity of Education Allowance (Special Educational Needs Addition)

Important message from Children’s Education Advisory Service for claimants of CEA(SENA). Due to the closure of schools, as a consequence of COVID-19, CEAS acknowledge that previously agreed or currently agreed SENA funded learning support sessions may not be able to take place… More information

DCYP update regarding the Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the CEAS team are now predominantly working from home. Staffing capacity will naturally fluctuate for the foreseeable future, which will inevitably affect response rates so your patience is greatly appreciated… More information

MOD Assessment of Supportability Overseas (MASO)

Overseas Educational Clearances and COVID-19 – Message from DCYP. Here at DCYP, we are fully aware of the uncertainty and disruption families are facing during these unprecedented times. Schools in the UK have closed and only operating to support vulnerable and critical workers’ children… More information

COVID-19 advice for parents with children in UK Boarding Schools

The Directorate Children & Young People have issued an advice note for parents with children in UK Boarding Schools (based both in the UK and overseas)… More information

2020 Service Pupil Premium

Service parents with children in State maintained schools, Free schools and Academies in England are encouraged to ensure that the Head Teacher of their child(ren)’s school is made aware of their Service status ahead of the Spring school census deadline… More information

A helpful guide from CEAS

Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) is part of DCYP and are a small team who provide information and advice to service parents on a wide range of issues regarding the education of service children. This includes schools admissions, SEND provision, Continuity of Education Allowance and boarding schools, overseas education. This leaflet has useful contacts, what CEAS can help with and top tips… More information

Does your child’s school/Academy/Free School know about extra money from the MoD?

The MoD Education Support Fund (formerly the MoD Support Fund for State Schools with Service Children) was launched in 2011 to assist publicly funded schools, Academies, Free Schools and 6th Form colleges that cater for the education of Service children throughout… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

‘Sexting’

The MoDs Directorate Children and Young People  has been asked by the NSPCC to publicise an initiative between ChildLine and the Internet Watch Foundation in relation to ‘sexting’ which is becoming increasingly common amongst young… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Does your child’s school/academy know about extra money from the MoD?

MOD Provides Extra Funding to UK State Schools and Academies. The Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) is the MoD’s lead for all issues regarding Service children and young people who belong to the Armed Forces community. The DCYP on behalf of… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link