Midlothian Council has become the latest local authority to adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter. Cllr Pauline Winchester brought the motion to this week’s full council meeting, drawing on her…

Read about the support we've provided babies, children, and young people from Armed Forces families, and the difference it has made.

Scottish Government urged to speed up help for those who served

For many children and young people in Armed Forces families, global conflict and instability don’t feel like distant issues. These headlines and events can have a very real effect on their mental…

Helping parents and carers understand the school system in Scotland, including your child’s right to support for learning if they need it.

Discover the Forces Children's Rights Charter, explore resources and learn how you can take action to support children's rights

Helpful advice to help when you are considering a new school for your child or if you moving to Scotland. from another country.

Last week, we introduced a Rights-Informed Public Health Approach. Here are some ideas from our CEO, Steven Sweeney, on how decision-makers across the UK can advance this framework to prevent…

Discover the Forces Children's Rights Charter, explore resources and learn how you can take action to support children's rights

Forces Children Scotland congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. As he begins to set out his policy priorities, our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Robert Reid, shares some reflections…

Transition

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people aged 12-19 who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This…

We're delighted to share that Forces Children Scotland has been named a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winner. This is the second-highest badge of honour the Ministry of…

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people aged 12-19 who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This…

Angus Council has today signalled its commitment to the Armed Forces community by becoming the first local authority in Tayside to adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter. The Forces Children’s…

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This tri-service,…

Life changes a lot when a parent or carer leaves the Armed Forces. We’re looking for children and young people who have experienced this change to help lead research about it. This tri-service,…

Here are some reflections from Annabella Alovatti, a Volunteer Facilitator for The Ruby Boots Project and an undergraduate student of Government, Policy and Society at The University of Edinburgh.…

As proud members of Veterans Scotland, we were delighted to attend the Armed Forces Champions Gathering in Stirling last week — the first since 2019, and a sell-out event. It was a momentous…

This project is here to strengthen understanding of the experiences of babies and young children in Armed Forces families.

When his mum has to leave her job as a soldier, Max has to get used to a world outside their Forces community. How will he adapt? Max’s Big Move is a storybook written by and for children and young pe...