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Childcare, Playgroups, Schools

Finding out about childcare, playgroups and schools in your new posting area can be daunting. Follow the links provided to seek advice and assistance:

Preschool Care

For playgroups and childcare visit Sure Start

UK State Schools

For school locations within the UK try Direct Gov
For visit Ofsted Insection Reports on schools in the UK

Boarding Schools in the UK

See our separate section on boarding schools.

Independent Schools

For independent schools in the UK there is the Independent Schools Directory

Please note that Affiliated Independent Schools are not inspected under the Ofsted umbrella but instead by the Independent Schools Inspectorate where you can view the Inspection Report of the school of your choice.

Overseas Schools

For schools overseas, visit the Service Children’s Education (SCE) website

Childcare Vouchers

Childcare Vouchers are available to Service personnel. The vouchers can save £1,000s in childcare costs by allowing you to pay for childcare from your income before it is taxed and are available for children up to the age of 15. The scheme will not impact on your Service pension.

The most comprehensive, up-to-date and targeted information on childcare vouchers for Serving personnel is on the MOD website. For further reading there is general advice on childcare vouchers from Martin Lewis' on his website. RAFCOM the RAF Community site also has information as doesSodexo who are the providers of childcare vouchers for Service personnel is and they provide their own detailed information.

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