OUR FORCES & FCDO SERVICES
Providing school placement services for Armed Forces & FCDO Families, such as advising on the CEA if required. We will guide you through the documentation, myths and provide answers to all your questions – such as knowing where to start. We offer FREE and impartial guidance.
We understand the quirks of military life, postings, detachments and the reality of constantly moving children, leading to “awful gaps in education and disrupt the harmony of close childhood friendship ties.” And the importance of connecting the children with the school that will make them feel most at home whilst their family home keeps on moving.
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Boarding Tasters available!
Uncertain that boarding school is right for your child? Tasters as well as Open Days are available.
Providing guidance & support
- Assessing a child’s needs, academic/ sporting strengths and interests & finding the best match school
- Understanding family preferences
- Organising school visits
- School admissions process
- Send support requirements
- CEA Allowance & budget advice
- Tutor & interview skills
Watch Panoba’s boarding school mythbusting videos!
There are many common myths about boarding school for military families.
Discover our 3 top tips
1 BUDGET
Although many schools offer incredible discounts, there could be hidden costs; so it is VITAL you know what you can afford before we begin your search.
2 WHERE?
Consider where in the UK you would like your school to be. Make sure you know what will make a school perfect for you and your child from its geographical location to its proximity to your next unit or a family member.
3 THE PERFECT SCHOOL
Make a list. Subjects, extracurricular activities, sports, and special educational needs. Would a large and vibrant or small and homely school suit your child best? And will it be Co- educational or single sex. List what is REALLY important for them to make it a perfect home from home.
Stacey’s Blog
Stacey is a military mum and wife and also a published children’s author. Her blog site “When Home Keep Moving” will resonate with military families all over the world. Follow her blog here. See excerpts below.
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See also in Forces/FCDO section:
SEE ALSO IN THE EDUCATION SECTION:
> School Placements in the UK
> Academic Progress Service
> University & Foundation
> Tutoring Service
> Summer Programmes