Service Children's Champion

Service Children's Champion Supporting Service children in North Yorkshire

01/04/2026

Today marks the beginning of the Month of the Military Child. Here are some words from children from military-connected families...

20/03/2026

Shape improvements for Service families with additional needs and disability
Service personnel

Do you, or a family member, have an additional need and/or disability? If the answer is yes, please share your experience accessing health and wellbeing support.
Your spouse/partner can take part, too, so please share the survey with them.

Take the survey by Friday 27 March 2026. It should only take around 10 minutes to complete 👉https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uaViEG05gUen2hljuxOJfePKJmYoGsBDubqZFp7ExdZURExPQ0ZaWEw0NUtXTTQ4VEpEVDVBV1JGSS4u&route=shorturl

This survey is being delivered by the Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF), facilitated by the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA. Results will be shared with policy makers and experts across Defence, health, and local Government, to help improve policies, support and care.
All responses will be handled securely and in line with the SSAFA Privacy Notice.

Who can take part?
This survey is for Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve) Service personnel and partners who have additional needs and/or disabilities themselves, or their partner or child does.

What will I be asked?
You will be asked about your experience with accessing health and wellbeing services while navigating life as a Service family with additional needs and/or disabilities. This includes access to mental health support, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, and the continuity of care across postings.

About FANDF
The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a Tri-Service group for Serving personnel, Reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability.

Find out more about FANDF, including how to join as a forum member 👇
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/disability-support/additional-needs-and-disability-support/

Have questions?
If you have any questions about the survey itself, contact FANDF: CS.ANDA@ssafa-fhs.org.uk

Families can find useful signposting to information, guidance and support on additional needs and disabilities on the Families Hub https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/families/additional-needs-and-disability/additional-needs-and-disability/

18/03/2026

I am so proud of the children and volunteers who are part of the Service Children's Community Choir. The volunteers go above and beyond to support the children and their families and the children are so committed. They have been working hard in preparation for a trip to The Alnwick Garden where they will perform with their friends 'Alnwick Allstars'.

The choir is all about 'belonging' and feeling connected to the community you are in. If you are new to North Yorkshire and you are interested in your child participating then do reach out and get in touch!

With deployments approaching, many children may start showing signs of worry, excitement, or uncertainty.Here are some s...
10/03/2026

With deployments approaching, many children may start showing signs of worry, excitement, or uncertainty.
Here are some small but powerful ways to support them:

09/03/2026

Just wanted to share this poem from Dande-Lion Diaries. We are often say that Service children are 'resilient' but it is also true that many of them struggle and we need to let them know that their feelings are valid but that they are safe and loved.

💜🩷New Resource for Service Families!🩷💜I am so excited to share details of the brand‑new Service Families Autism Support ...
06/03/2026

💜🩷New Resource for Service Families!🩷💜

I am so excited to share details of the brand‑new Service Families Autism Support Directory — a comprehensive and easy to access
guide, signposting to support in North Yorkshire for children, young people and their families. This directory was created by the Service Families Autism Project, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund.

From health and wellbeing to education, community groups and military charities, this directory helps families and professionals find the right support, at the right time — all in one place.


👉 Explore the directory here:https://localityboardsnorthyorks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/News-Service-Families-Autism-Support-Directory-2026.pdf

05/03/2026

New school? Big move? Dad or Mum away from home?

​Books are a superpower for Service children! They provide comfort, build confidence, and show our kids they aren't alone in their experiences.

​Check out our World Book Day Recommendation List for military families! Which one is your child’s favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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05/03/2026

What a lovely way to mark World Book Day and something positive for our children and families to do together! If you live in Catterick Garrison why not go after school and join in the fun. Happy hunting!

Here are some useful tips for parents that may need to help younger children who may be worrying.
03/03/2026

Here are some useful tips for parents that may need to help younger children who may be worrying.

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Catterick Camp

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