Brunei: Leaving BFB soon? Things to add on to your to-do list!

Are you moving back to the UK soon? Here are a few things to add on to your to-do list before leaving Brunei:

Pinnacle - Everything you need to know about moving into Service Families Accommodation: HERE

Good Conduct Certificate - It’s recommended that people who have lived overseas for more than 6 months during the past 5 years provide this certificate when seeking employment back in the UK.

The Good Conduct Certificate application form can be obtained from the HIVE and the SSO Office. More about Good Conduct Certificate and how to apply: HERE

National Insurance (NI) Credit - The National Insurance credits will fill in the gaps in your National Insurance record and enable you to continue to receive certain benefits like Jobseeker's Allowance and the State Pension. The NI Credit application form can be obtained from the HIVE and the SSO Office. More about NI Credit : HERE

PCMF - Patients of the PCMF are reminded they MUST De-register before leaving Brunei. Please click the link De-register and complete the information.

Forces railcard - The card will save you 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year. That works out to under £2 a month for huge savings. You're eligible if you're a member of the Regular Forces or Volunteer Reserves or a spouse/civil partner of a member. For more information about Forces Railcard and where to get it click HERE

Royal Mail redirection - This service ensures your mail moves with you whether moving within the UK or abroad. With unpredictable and lengthy mail transit times to and from Brunei FPO, it is Imperative to remember to redirect your mail to your new location before departing Brunei. 

The process is quick and simple and can be done online  HERE

School applications - If you require a secondary school place in England for September 2024, the deadline for secondary school applications is 31st October 2023.

Applications needed to be submitted by 31st October 2023 for your child to be guaranteed an offer of a school place on 1st March 2024.

If you missed the deadline, you can still submit an application for a school place for September 2024. Once you have submitted, you will receive an email confirming when this school place will be offered.

Further information - https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/how-to-apply https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2

See below the link that will take you to the relevant page on www.kent.gov.uk

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/secondary-school-places#tab-2

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places#tab-1

Secondary School Places in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for September 2024

Education is a devolved matter and each of the four countries have different education systems. Dependent on location, it is likely that there will be a different process and deadline for applying for secondary school places in each area. We would advise that you follow your local authority’s application process and ensure that you are aware of the deadline to submit your application by. This information will usually be available on the local authority website and we would advise that you contact the local authority directly if you have any questions or require any further support.

Further information can be found on the links below:

• Scotland - https://www.mygov.scot/browse/education-training/secondary-school https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/

• Wales - https://gov.wales/school-admissions https://www.sscecymru.co.uk/

• Northern Ireland - https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions