Schools

The Armed Forces Covenant 

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve.

The Armed Forces Act 2021 amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (‘the Act’) and places a legal duty on specified public persons and bodies to have due regard to the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant when exercising certain statutory functions in the fields of healthcare, education and housing. The Covenant Duty came into effect on 22 November 2022.

Read the statutory guidance on the Armed Forces Covenant Duty.

Forces Children Education

Forces Children Education provides a range of resources for education staff e.g. 

• Downloadable Learning Resources
• Toolkit for Teachers
• Highlighting good practice

Forces Children Scotland Training Modules

Forces Children Scotland provides various training and CPD opportunities for educators, professionals or anyone else who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of forces children in Scotland e.g.

• Accredited Online Webinars
• Online Learning Modules
• Face to Face Training

Webinar - The Deployment Rollercoaster

On Thursday 11th September 2025 (4pm – 5:30pm) Forces Children Scotland hosted an online Webinar for school and nursery staff across Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.

The session was designed for staff with little or no prior knowledge of the challenges faced by Armed Forces children and young people. It provided practical information and resources to support staff in their day-to-day practice.

Key topics included:

• Separation and deployment, explored from the perspectives of children and young people from Armed Forces families.
• Opportunities for participants to learn from each other and reflect on the experiences shared by young people.
• Introduction and exploration of the newly launched Deployment Rollercoaster resource, demonstrating how it can support children 

A recording of this session is available on You Tube.

Google Classroom 

The Service Pupil Advisor has created an Armed Forces Info and Resources Google Classroom which is accessible for all school staff across Argyll and Bute Council. 

• Under Classwork you will find info on the following:-
• Deployment
• Moving
• Funding
• Monthly Updates
• And more 

To access this Google Classroom please contact Emer Flett, Service Pupil Advisor on emer.flett@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Forces Friday 

Forces Friday events have taken place in various schools across Helensburgh and Lomond, providing a welcoming opportunity for our Armed Forces families to come into schools, connect with partner organisations, socialise with other Armed Forces families, meet school staff and take part in a range of activities and experiences (with visits from the Royal Navy STEM Team, MOD Police and Royal Navy Police).

To date, Forces Friday events have taken place at:- 

• St Joseph’s Primary & ELC – 8th November 2024
• Colgrain Primary & ELC – 31st January 2025
• Rhu Primary – 28th February 2025
• Hermitage Primary – 28th April 2025
• Hermitage Academy – 20th June 2025
• Garelochhead Primary – 29th August 2025