Schools

Finding a good school for your child is a top priority and when you are part of the Service community this is made all the more complex by frequent moves and deployments. There is however help at hand to assist in one of your most important parental decisions.

NPFS Royal Navy HIVE

Your gateway for information

Royal Marines HIVE

Your gateway for information

In recognition of the unique circumstances involving schooling and the services the tri-service Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) exists to provide information and support to Service families on all aspects of the education of their children. The CEAS also provide a guide for Service families who may have a child or children with Special Educational Needs

Serving or about to go overseas?

The Service Children’s Education is an Agency of the MOD and is dedicated to the education of the children of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, MoD Personnel and sponsored organisations stationed overseas.

Ofsted Reports.

If you want a school's performance statistics (and they can tell a story, if you read them with care), the Ofsted reports will give you a general picture of a how a school is doing, but note they are only a snapshot of a moment and changes happen fast in schools when improvements are demanded by inspectors.

For further information on all stages of schooling in your local area please contact your local HIVE