Useful Links For Service Children and Families
Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
Children's Education Advisory Service - gov.uk
CEAS provides advice, support and guidance regarding the educational well-being of the children and young people belonging to families in all 3 services and eligible MOD civilians who are based overseas. All advice given is professional, child-centred and focuses on the best interests of the individual.
The most effective way to contact the CEAS team is via email RC-DCS-HQ-CEAS@mod.gov.uk
Armed Forces Education Trust
The Armed Forces Education Trust is a charity working for children and young adults whose education has been compromised or put at risk as a result of parents’ past or current service in the UK Armed Forces. The educational grants we give make a difference to young lives, and focus on:
- Reducing the negative impact of mobility and deployment on learning.
- Supporting children with additional educational needs.
- Enabling smooth transitions between schools and education systems.
- Working with schools and communities to support Service children in improving their educational outcomes.
Deployment Support
Army Families Deployment Support Guide
Supporting Families During Deployment | Royal Navy
Deployment support and resources RAF Families Federation
The Army HIVE Information Service
The Army HIVE Information Service can provide Tri-Service deployment support to the Military community and information on local events.
Army HIVE Info: Search results for Colerne
Community Development Workers:
Ms Emma Drage| Senior Community Development Worker (SCDW)| Army Welfare Service – Community Support – 07973725641 – Emma.Drage100@mod.gov.uk - Manager for the Corsham Team covering: Corsham, Colerne, Hullavington, Services Cotswold Centre, Bovington, Blandford, South Cerney, Lyneham)
Miss Amy Dallimore – Community Development Worker (CDW) Army Welfare Service – Community Support for Lyneham and South Cerney – 07973725826 Amy.Dallimore101@mod.gov.uk
Mr Josh Kingston - Community Development Worker (CDW) Army Welfare Service – Community Support for Colerne and Corsham – 07973725588 Josh.Kingston102@mod.gov.uk
Mr James Tarring – Community Development Worker (CDW) Army Welfare Service – Community Support for Bovington and Blandford James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk
Army Welfare Service Community Support 2026 Community Survey - Army Welfare Service: North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Consultation 2026 – Fill in form
North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Newsletter ‘What’s On’ https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ufjjp9jf45ziUZbx?ref=Link&loc=mysways
Army Welfare Service 30 Year Anniversary https://sway.cloud.microsoft/9ZQiW4zngraboTqw?ref=Link
Belong in Wiltshire
These pages created by Wiltshire Council are designed to help military families settle in or get support they need. You'll find information and signposting here to help with life in Wiltshire by helping you find the place, services and people to help you feel at home.
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/belong-in-wiltshire
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 with their lives.
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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 with their lives.