​Children and young people from Armed Forces families are being celebrated in April, which has been designated as the ‘Month of the Military Child’. 

The aim of the month is to highlight the challenges they face and overcome, applaud their strengths and raise awareness of what their lives are like.

In 2021 The Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement collaborated (TCMREPE) with Association of Director of Education Scotland (ADES) to research challenges that the children of Service, ex-Service and Reservist personnel can face because of their parents’ work. The final report entitled “Rallying to the Flag: A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021: Laying Foundations & Promoting Development” goes a long way to establishing a better knowledge base from which educationalists and policy makers can consider how they can better support this group of children and young people in future. 

We are delighted to launch the final report and invite you, and your colleagues, to a presentation and reception to highlight the findings and outcomes and network with others who have an interest in supporting children and young people of armed forces families.

Date: Wednesday 26 April 2023

Time: 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs (includes refreshments/food)

Location: Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 5DJ

Parking: Ample (free) parking on campus

IMPORTANT: Please register to attend (so we can manage catering accordingly) by completing the form: https://forms.office.com/e/hpTyi9DFGh