army&you education special: autumn 2015
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You&Army{for everyone with a soldier in their life}
Education special
Queen Victoria School
Raising to DistinctionOpen Morning Sat 19 Sept 2015
Admissions Deadline Fri 15 Jan 2016
Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment. The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity.
The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence.
Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.
Queen Victoria School Dunblane Perthshire FK15 0JY
www.qvs.org.uk
‘ Boarders feel safe and well cared for’ ISI report, October 2014
Our vibrant boarding community offers full-time andflexible boarding for 7–18 years
Forces parents pay no more than 10% of fees in Prep and 15% of fees in Senior
01823 703700 www.tauntonschool.co.uk
www.habs-monmouth.org/forces
PAY ONLY 10% OF THE FEES, AROUND £850 PER TERM**This applies to Service Families who are eligible for the Continuity of Education Allowance, entering the School 2015/16. Additional means-tested support, subject to availability, may be offered to families who lose the CEA.
MONMOUTH SCHOOL ANDHABERDASHERS’ MONMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLSDay and Boarding Boys 3 – 18 Girls 3 - 18
A life-changing education is closer than you think.
It’s awonderfullBOARDING
Liberate your children to a life in boarding
LIFE
downside SCHOOL
www.downside.co.uk
“A hidden gem…Downside is one to watch” Tatler Schools Guide 2015 OPEN DAYS 2015/16
Saturday 17th October, Saturday 7th November, Saturday 5th March & Saturday 21st May
UP TO 20% DISCOUNT
FOR SERVICE FAMILIES
It’s awonderfullBOARDING
Liberate your children to a life in boarding
LIFE
downside SCHOOL
www.downside.co.uk
“A hidden gem…Downside is one to watch” Tatler Schools Guide 2015 OPEN DAYS 2015/16
Saturday 17th October, Saturday 7th November, Saturday 5th March & Saturday 21st May
UP TO 20% DISCOUNT
FOR SERVICE FAMILIES
B E PA RT O F T H E D I S C O V E R Y
O P E N D A YO P E N D A Y
Co-educational day & boarding: ages 13 –18 > telephone: 01823 328204
[email protected] > www.kings-taunton.co.uk
Saturday 3rd October —10 am arrivalPlease contact us to reserve your place
academic excellence • sporting and creative • the best in boarding
Independent Pre-Prep and Preparatory School, Boarding and Day, for Boys and Girls 3-13Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NS ~ 01425 653181 ~ [email protected]
Next Open Morning ~ Saturday 19th September 2015, 10am-12noon
to find out more search “fsmschool”
where happychildren succeed
proudly supporting military families for generations
discounts for military families
INSPIRING MINDS
BUILDING FUTURES
I N D E P E N D E N T D A Y A N D B O A R D I N G S C H O O L F O R B O Y S A N D G I R L S 4 T O 1 8 Y E A R S
“ T H E C H I L D R E N H A V E H A D G R E A T O P P O R T U N I T I E S , A C H I E V E D G R E A T R E S U L T S ,
M A D E L I F E L O N G F R I E N D S A N D M O S T I M P O R T A N T L Y H A V E B E E N V E R Y H A P P Y A N D S E T T L E D . ”
Colonel David Clouston
Skills, knowledge and a love of learning. Contact: Julia Simpson
T: +44(0)1833 696030 | [email protected]
In addition to our competitive fee structure we offer an additional forces discount.
AUTUMN 2015 OPEN DAYSATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 09:30-11:30
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Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TDTel: 01737 [email protected]
ASPIRING...
@RAASchoolGatton
OPEN MORNINGSSat 26th Sept & Sat 10th Oct9.00 - 10.30am
Boarding in a top Surrey school for less than £4,700 per term.
Boarding and Flexi Boarding for boys and girls aged 7-18 Excellent academic results Huge range of sports and activities Situated in 260 acres of Surrey parkland
Education for Life...
www.chafyngrove.co.uk
Co-educational Day & Boarding from 3 - 1344 (0)1722 333423 Salisbury, Wilts SP1 1LR|
Discounts for children from Forces Families - 10% for day pupils and 15% for boarding pupils
10am -12.30pm3rd October
OPEN DAYSaturday
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The Royal Hampstead Education Fund provides financial assistance to help with the education and training of the dependents (up to 25 years of age) of members or ex-members of the UK Armed Forces. For more than 150 years we have helped to provide betterment through education for thousands of the needy dependent children of members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force. If you require assistance with fees for any school, college or university in the UK, please visit our website and follow the steps outlined to have your request considered by our grants committee.
Contact us through: www.rshtrust.com
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH FEES FOR ANY SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY IN THE UK?
The Royal Hampstead Education Fund
Choose a state boarding school and save more than 50%
State boarding is less than half the cost of independent boarding because the government
pays for the education
Smart kids
Smart parents
Call: 020 7798 1580 www.sbsa.org.ukA smart choice for your child
www.doyrms.com
Enquiries: 01304 245073 [email protected]
2015/16 fees are just £11,820* per year.
If you qualify for CEA, you will only pay £1,182 per year.
LEADERSHIP • CHARACTER • PRIDE • SELF-DISCIPLINE • SPIRITUALITY • SPORTSMANSHIP • RESPECT
Full and weekly boarding from September 2015The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is a state boarding school for students aged 11 to 18.
We welcome applications from any student who wants to study GCSEs and A Levels at our unique and iconic school with its strong traditions.
Why choose us?• Graded ‘Good’ in all areas by
Ofsted.
• Our GCSE success rate is significantly higher than the national average.
• Every student is encouraged to achieve their potential in a supportive community.
• Military ethos helps develop character and life skills.
• Active lifestyle including sport, music, drama and activities.
• £24.9 million refurbishment has delivered a new sports centre, high-quality accommodation and teaching blocks and a performing arts centre.
• Students have the flexibility of full and weekly boarding from September 2015.
Open Morning: Saturday 10 October 2015 Contact us to book a place or to arrange a personal tour and interview
*Fees are reviewed annually
A home from home for children of military families100% entry to first choice senior schoolsExcellent scholarship resultsFull weekend programme of activitiesSchool fees fixed at CEA + 10%
Watch our school film at www.knightonhouse.co.uk, then come and see this magical place for yourself.
Call 01258 452065 or email [email protected] House School, Durweston, Dorset DT11 0PY.
Day & Boarding for girls 7-13 / Pre-prep for boys and girls 3-7“Becoming part of this wonderful school is like extending your family and putting down roots for your children.”
Brigadier Tim Robinson
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KNIGHTON HOUSEHOME FROM HOME
to your child’s futureC H R I S T C O L L E G E B R E C O N
ST.NICHOLASCHRIST COLLEGE BRECON
JUNIORS
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Christ College Brecon | An Independent Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls 7-18
OPEN MORNING Saturday October 3rdSenior School 9.30am / St Nicholas House 10.30am
Opening our door
Admissions Registrar 01874 615440 | [email protected] | www.christcollegebrecon.com
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What life is all about
Cricklade, Wiltshire www.priorparkschools.com
OPEN MORNINGFriday 2 October 2015 9.30am - 12noon
Phone Us
NOW
Do you have a Forces background?– either as Serving Personnel, ex-Service Personnel,
Service Spouse/Partner or a Service Child?
Are you a current or past Access to HE Diploma student? OR are you considering /
have you considered doing an Access course?Bath Spa University is undertaking some research to develop recommendations that aim to ensure that Access to HE students are not disadvantaged by a Service-related background.
We would like to hear from you, if you answered ‘yes’ to these questions and you would consider being interviewed for 30-40 minutes to share, in confidence, your experience as an
Access student or potential Access student.
As a thank you, those interviewed will receive a £20 High Street Voucher** Due to restrictions from the MoD’s research ethics guidance, we are unable to offer the vouchers to any Serving Personnel
For more information or to express an interest in being involved, please contact:
Dr Mel Macer, School of Education, Bath Spa UniversityEmail: [email protected] or Tel: 01225-875546
