The Army Families Federation (AFF), Naval Families Federation (NFF) and RAF Families Federation (RAFFF) are jointly running a questionnaire to hear from Regular Service Personnel and their families about satisfaction with pay and personal financial circumstances over the past 12 months.
The responses will help to:- Better understand the financial challenges faced by service families.
- Identify any trends or issues specific to each of the single services.
- Provide robust, evidence-based feedback to the MOD, the Armed Forces Pay Review Body, and other key stakeholders.
To take part in this questionnaire, which is open to serving personnel, spouses and partners, please click the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AFF2025_Pay_Questionnaire
The questionnaire should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and every response helps strengthen the evidence that family federations can present on behalf of families.
Students at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School are once again celebrating a year of exceptional success in their GCSE examinations, with nearly a third of all entries achieving a grade 9-7. 79% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics. This year’s results reflect the hard work, determination, and ambition of Dukies, with a significant number earning coveted academic and sports scholarships as they move into Sixth Form.
Principal Alex Foreman commended students and staff alike, stating: "We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements. As one of the top-performing non-selective boarding schools in the country, we are delighted to see so many Dukies choosing to continue their journey with us into Sixth Form. Our university-style boarding environment, alongside our academic and enrichment programmes, offers a truly unique education. Students thrive here – not just academically, but as confident, well-rounded individuals prepared for the future path they choose."
This year, 13 students were awarded academic scholarships for outstanding GCSE performance, while 7 received sports scholarships recognising their talent, commitment, and leadership on and off the field. 4 of these students will join the school’s elite Rugby Performance Pathway, delivered in partnership with Ealing Trailfinders – a testament to the school’s dedication to developing athletic as well as academic excellence.
Among the many outstanding achievements this year are Samuel McLay, who earned six grade 9s and three grade 8s; Bijes Rai, with three grade 9s, four grade 8s and two grade 7s; Nina Umeh, who achieved four grade 9s, one grade 8 and four grade 7s; Chidera Achomadu, who secured two grade 9s, four grade 8s and three grade 7s; and Parisha Rai, who secured one grade 9, five grade 8s and three grade 7s.
The school’s distinctive ethos, combined with small class sizes, exceptional education, and outstanding opportunities, continues to support students to exceed expectations and reach their full potential.
Applications to the school are welcome, with academic scholarships available for external applicants.
For more information, visit www.doyrms.com
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Serve & Protect Credit Union have the following upcoming financial education webinars:
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Students at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School are celebrating another year of exceptional results in their A Level and BTEC examinations. This year, the average A Level grade achieved by students was a B, while BTEC students also performed impressively.
Principal Alex Foreman praised the hard work and determination of students and staff, stating: "Our unique school continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for our students, academically and personally. Our Dukies are supported by exceptional teachers and pastoral staff, and they flourish in a setting that encourages them to aim high and develop the skills required to succeed. Our students have shown remarkable determination and commitment, and we are incredibly proud of all they have achieved. They are inspiring young people, and I am confident they will step into the next stage of their lives with confidence and purpose."
This year’s cohort is heading on to an exciting range of next steps. Among the outstanding individual success stories: Mayowa Aiyere A*, A, A going to read Law at Warwick; Olivia Ofili Distinction*, A, A to read Accounting and Finance at Warwick; Ulhana Shevtsiv Distinction, Distinction, A* to read Global Design and Engineering at the Engineering and Design Institute; Imogen Thorne A, A, A to read Politics and Language at Southampton; Archie Hussey Distinction, Distinction, Distinction degree apprenticeship in Construction Management with BW Workplace Experts; Seyi Ferreira A, A, B to read Chemical Engineering at Newcastle.
At The Duke of York’s Royal Military School students benefit from small class sizes, exceptional education, and outstanding opportunities, ensuring they leave not only with superb qualifications but also with the leadership, independence, and confidence needed for their futures.
The school celebrates the success of all its leavers and looks forward to seeing the impact they will make in the world beyond school.
For more information, visit www.doyrms.com
Stop Loan Sharks have published their summer newsletter. This jam packed edition features the latest arrests, a video for school children, a new campaign encouraging partners to support victims in making the call, and much more.
To read the newsletter please click HERE.
For further information please visit the Stop Loan Sharks website: Home - Stop Loan Sharks
NAAFI are excited to share that they’ve announced their 2025 Welfare Returns figures - when people shop at NAAFI facilities, any surplus they earn is given back directly to the communities they serve.
This year alone, they’ve generated £110,435 for local garrisons and communities across seven of their locations:
- Ascension Island
- Brunei
- The Falkland Islands
- Germany
- Poland
- Bahrain
- Royal Navy Ships
You can read more in NAAFI’s latest blog post here: https://naafi.co.uk/a-year-of-giving-back-welfare-returns-2025/
And find out more on the NAAFI website: https://naafi.co.uk/
The Gov.uk website has been updated today, with new information in the ‘Free Early Years Childcare entitlement for children aged 9 months to school starting age (including 15 or 30 hours’ free childcare)’ and ‘Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA)’ section.
To review the revised information please go to: Guidance for Service personnel and their families on child welfare policies
The Department for Work and Pensions (including Jobcentre Plus) office opening arrangements are different for the 25 August bank holiday.
England, Scotland and Wales:
On Monday 25 August offices and phone lines are closed.
To make sure people get their payment on a day when our offices are open, arrangements have been made to make some payments early.
If the expected payment date is Monday 25 August then benefits will be paid early on Friday 22 August.
If the expected payment date is not shown, customers will get their money on their usual payment date.
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