Army&You Education Special: Autumn 2015

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Education special

Queen Victoria School

Raising to Distinction Open 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 and flexible 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

MONMOUTH SCHOOL AND HABERDASHERS’ MONMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Day and Boarding Boys 3 – 18

Girls 3 - 18

A life-changing education is closer than you think.

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.

www.habs-monmouth.org/forces

It’s a wonderfull

BOARDING

LIFE

Liberate your children to a life in boarding

downside SCHOOL “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

www.downside.co.uk

UP TO 20% DISCOUNT FOR SERVICE FAMILIES

BUILDING FUTURES INSPIR ING MINDS

AUTUMN 2015 OPEN DAY SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 09:30-11:30

OPEN MORNINGS Sat 26th Sept & Sat 10th Oct 9.00 - 10.30am

ASPIRING...

Skills, knowledge and a love of learning.

Contact: Julia Simpson T: +44(0)1833 696030 | admissions@barneyschool.org.uk In addition to our competitive fee structure we offer an additional forces discount.

Boarding in a top Surrey school for less than £4,700 per term.  Boarding and Flexi Boarding for boys

“THE CHILDREN HAVE HAD GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVED GREAT RESULTS,

and girls aged 7-18

MADE LIFELONG FRIENDS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

 Excellent academic results  Huge range of sports and activities  Situated in 260 acres of Surrey parkland

HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY AND SETTLED.” Colonel David Clouston INDEPENDENT DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 4 TO 18 YEARS

@RAASchoolGatton

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Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649000 admissions@gatton-park.org.uk www.raa-school.co.uk

discounts for military families

OPEN DAY

B E PA RT O F T H E D I S C O V E R Y

where happy children succeed proudly supporting military families for generations

Saturday 3rd October —10 am arrival

academic excellence • sporting and creative • the best in boarding

Please contact us to reserve your place

to find out more search “fsmschool”

Co-educational day & boarding: ages 13 –18 > telephone: 01823 328204 admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk > www.kings-taunton.co.uk

Next Open Morning ~ Saturday 19th September 2015, 10am-12noon Independent Pre-Prep and Preparatory School, Boarding and Day, for Boys and Girls 3-13 Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NS ~ 01425 653181 ~ office@fsmschool.com

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Co-educational Day & Boarding from 3 - 13 44 (0)1722 333423 | Salisbury, Wilts SP1 1LR

Saturday 3rd October 10am -12.30pm

www.chafyngrove.co.uk

Discounts for children from Forces Families - 10% for day pupils and 15% for boarding pupils

Smart kids

Smart parents

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

Call: 020 7798 1580 A smart choice for your child

www.sbsa.org.uk

The Royal Hampstead Education Fund DO YOU NEED HELP WITH FEES FOR ANY SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE UK? 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

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LEADERSHIP

• CHARACTER • PRIDE • SELF-DISCIPLINE • SPIRITUALITY • SPORTSMANSHIP • RESPECT

Full and weekly boarding from September 2015 The 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.

Open Morning: Saturday 10 October 2015 Contact us to book a place or to arrange a personal tour and interview

Why choose us?

‘Good’ in all areas by Active lifestyle including • Graded • sport, music, drama and Ofsted. activities.

GCSE success rate is • Our significantly higher than the £24.9 million refurbishment • national average. has delivered a new sports centre, high-quality student is encouraged • Every accommodation and to achieve their potential in

a supportive community.

teaching blocks and a performing arts centre.

ethos helps develop • Military have the flexibility • Students character and life skills. of full and weekly boarding 2015/16 fees are just £11,820* per year.

from September 2015.

If you qualify for CEA, you will only pay £1,182 per year.

Enquiries: 01304 245073 admin.office@doyrms.com

www.doyrms.com *Fees are reviewed annually

KNIGHTON HOUSE HOME FROM HOME Day & Boarding for girls 7-13 / Pre-prep for boys and girls 3-7 ] ] ] ] ]

A home from home for children of military families 100% entry to first choice senior schools Excellent scholarship results Full weekend programme of activities School fees fixed at CEA + 10%

“Becoming part of this wonderful school is like extending your family and putting down roots for your children.”

Brigadier Tim Robinson

Watch our school film at www.knightonhouse.co.uk, then come and see this magical place for yourself.

Call 01258 452065 or email admissions@knightonhouse.co.uk.

Knighton House School, Durweston, Dorset DT11 0PY.

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OPEN MORNING Saturday October 3rd Senior School 9.30am / St Nicholas House 10.30am

Opening our door to your child’s future ST. NICHOLAS

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CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON

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Admissions Registrar 01874 615440 | admissions@christcollegebrecon.com | www.christcollegebrecon.com

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An Independent Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls 7-18

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 University Email: m.macer@bathspa.ac.uk or Tel: 01225-875546

What life is all about

OPEN MORNING Friday 2 October 2015 9.30am - 12noon

Cricklade, Wiltshire

www.priorparkschools.com

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