Supply Teachers and Learning Support Assistants Required

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Building Heroes: Supporting the Salute

 Building Heroes is a leading military charity, joining forces with education, the Armed Forces and construction to shape and grow the industry with a pipeline of valuable, work ready personnel from the military community.

We will continue to offer our Multi Trades Qualifications at our London, Wales, Basingstoke, Colchester, Salisbury and Plymouth Academies.

​Additionally, we will be offering a brand-new qualifications Level 3 in Retrofit Assessor/Energy Domestic Assessor. These combined qualifications will run for 5 weeks. This level 3 qualification will ensure straight employment routes and we have plenty of opportunities available. (see attached flyers)

The location for Retrofit will be in Barnet but a couple of the cohorts may be in Enfield. This is all to be confirmed but for now encourage your service leavers to get onto the Waitlist so not to miss out!

For further information on how to collaborate with Building Heroes, please click on flyers here and here.

All applications to be made at www.buildingheroes.org.uk

Trivea Night, Tuesday 14th May, 19.30 start at 20.00

 

Learn to Facepaint, 21st and 28th May

Come and learn to facepaint with Becky who will be teaching us the basic skills.

This isn’t just an opportunity to learn a new skill but also a chance to socialise and have fun!

Let us know if you can make one or both of the sessions. All equipment will be provided.

 

Comment below or email us at gso-ejsu-belgium-communityhub@mod.gov.uk

 

Bounce Forward - Anxiety Unravelled course for military parents and carers.

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Bounce Forward - Anxiety Unravelled course for military parents and carers.

 

A series of Anxiety Unravelled course for military parents and carers.

 

Places are FREE of charge. Register here; https://ow.ly/oBXy50RlrVE

 

Tri Service Survey for Military Families

University of Lincoln are running a tri-Service survey for military families who have neurodiverse children (both diagnosed and not diagnosed). They want to know what support families are receiving, and what support they don't have but that would be helpful.

 

Researchers hope to have a large response to enable them to move forward with establishing services to support families in the future. 

 

The survey is linked here, which starts with the full information sheet. The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u0MjZB3vtay

 

Scrappers, dancers and street arts meet at the Graff Jam - 18th May in Mons

Scrappers, dancers and street arts meet at the Graff Jam 

 

It’s a unique gathering of urban art in Mons, with, on the program, more than 25 pro and amateur sculptors who will let their talent flow on a wall of free expression.

 

You will also discover various animations such as urban dancing, vinyl customization etc.

 

i More info: https://tinyurl.com/2j6kebh3

 

202 May 18, 2024, from 11am to 6pm

 

ETS Gobert (Avenue de la Sapinette, 5 in Mons)

 

Open to all - free - no registration required

 

UK Armed Forces RFC v's North of England Select XV, Sat 22nd June, in support of Military v's Cancer

 

UK Armed Forces RFC v's North of England Select XV, Sat 22nd June, in support of Military v's Cancer.

 

This year North of England’s elite Men’s and Women’s XV’s go head-to-head against UK

Armed Forces Rugby teams – made up of the best players from the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force at Kingston Park, our region’s premier rugby venue.

 

To find out more https://drive.google.com/.../1W4oSHGYP8vUawiGfRYGikC.../view

Local Summer Camps, enrolments open 26th April

 

Enrolments for the summer communal holiday plains 2024 will be open from April 26!

3 holiday plains are organized in Cuesmes, Ghlin and Havré

 

1 suitable holiday plan (child with disabilities) is organized in Ghlin

 

Registrations are done exclusively online from 26/04 to 14/06 (within the limit of available places) via this link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxs8p6r

 

Information: https://tinyurl.com/4wm7zh6w

 

065/412.312

 

Email;  plainesdevacances@ville.mons.be

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides

 

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

 

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans

At Your Side guide for families

At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel

 

Both the veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

Last chance to take the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS)

This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.

With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.

Save the Date, ShapeFest - 6th September 24

 

Zumba, Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays - Free!

 

Stress Awareness Month - Toegtherall

 

As #StressAwarenessMonth comes to a close, let's keep the momentum going. Reflect on your journey with @Togetherall's journal tool, celebrate your progress and plan for the future with their goal setter, and continue prioritizing your mental well-being. 

The supportive community and resources are here for you every step of the way. Let's keep shining brighter together. Join today at togetherall.com

Supporting Serving Personnel with Caring Responsibilities

 

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Army Carers

Supporting Serving Personnel with Caring Responsibilities

Shape Fest, 6 Sept, Family Day - Save the Date

 

SHAPE Community Life Magazine April Edition is here

SHAPE Community Life Magazine April Edition is here

Don't miss it and check it out on SHAPE2DAY website:

https://www.shape2day.com/publications/scl-magazine

The printed version is already available. Don't forget to look for them around SHAPE and get yours!

 

Brussels 20K - 26/05/24

 

For Information and to Register CLICK HERE

Chateau De Beloil, From 20 - 28th April - The Amaryllis Exhibition

From 20 to 28 April included, the fabulous “Château de Beloeil”, also known as the “Belgian Versailles”, will open its doors to make you discover the beautiful “Amaryllis exhibition” (12^th edition) – a not-to-be-missed flower exhibition in the rooms of the castle. This year the second floor of the castle will also be open to the public and the ground floor will be decorated by professional florists on the theme of “The wedding”.

During the time of the exhibition, the “Château de Beloeil” will be open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 hours.

Admission is 15 €/person (adults), children from six to 12: 7.50 €, students and seniors: 14 €. Free for kids under six years old.

Address: rue du Château 11, 7970 Beloeil – Website : http://www.chateaudebeloeil.com/en/

Information about the flower exhibition : https://www.chateaudebeloeil.com/en/event/amaryllis-competition-2018/

There is a bar/restaurant at the entrance called «Le Relais du Maréchal» where you can have a drink (Belgian beers, soft drinks, coffee etc.) and a snack/dessert (cheese plate, Belgian waffles, pancakes, ice-creams). 

Since it is also a restaurant, they have a menu with various starters and main courses (meat/fish). Here is the website: http://www.lerelaisdumarechal.be/.

For More Information;  http://www.chateaudebeloeil.com/

Upcoming Events at Shape!

 

Royal Navy, Hail and Farewell, 25th April from 17.30

 

Brit Lead, back this Thursday; Working in Belgium, 12.45 at Shape House

BritLEAD is back this week - we have had so many great sessions and this week we have another one. Kindly agreeing to come and talk to us all, Lois will walk us through the process of Working in Belgium and give tips and pointers throughout.

 

Please note that all sessions support the values of Learning, Empowering, Achieving and Developing, so even if a session doesn't directly interest you, I promise, you will gain something from it.

 

Comment below with any queries and please share post to anyone you think may be intersted.

See you Thursday

 

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

 Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme.

Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects which aim to deliver systemic change within the Armed Forces community in a variety of different ways.

Each of the funded projects has a different focus, from supporting older Veterans, to tackling stigma amongst female Veterans. Mental health and wellbeing outcomes are an important element of many of the projects, though the ways of taking on these challenges vary from sports to e-learning, and training to inclusive programmes of activity and new and improved ways of delivering services.

Empowering Veterans
Partnering with the CASEVAC Club of wounded Veterans, the Scar Free Foundation have been awarded £300,000 to understand and alleviate the impact of conflict-related genital scarring and loss-of-function. They will develop evidence-based interventions to diminish the shame, stigma and embarrassment surrounding these injuries and empower current and future Veterans to forge fulfilling intimate relationships post-injury.

Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief Executive, The Scar Free Foundation, said: “Veterans returning home with life-changing injuries deserve the utmost in care. Beyond physical wounds, the invisible scars of war significantly impact mental and emotional health.

With the generous support of the AFCFT, we are tackling the neglected issue of conflict-related genital injuries through pioneering, collaborative research. Our goal is to create tailored psychological support tools to meet the unique challenges faced by Veterans with genital scarring.

Together, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Veterans and supporting their journey towards healing, recovery and fulfilment.”

Talent In The Ranks - Artist Development Programme for the Armed Forces community

To view this document online, please click here

HIVE 40th Anniversary: Request for Anecdotes and Memories

HIVE is collating anecdotes and memories to showcase its 40th Birthday this year; could you add your comments and contribute to our gallery?

We would like to hear from our past and present customers, service users and professional contacts, and also current and former staff members.

Please click on this MS Forms to add your input – thank you!
 

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

 

This is a FREE qualification suitable for anyone who wants to work in a school or college setting in a full or part-time support role (this could be in an administrative role, technical or site support, voluntary work or working directly with children and young people in the classroom).

For more details please click here

Family Action: FamilyLine jobs that may suit someone in the military community

3 new job opportunities which would be ideal for someone in the UK military community:

Helpline Coordinator, FamilyLine - Full Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)
Full Time (37 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

Helpline Operator, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)
Part Time (30 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

​Data Analyst, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)
Part Time (18.5 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

 

BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities - Thursday 25th April

Hosted by VINCI at the London Stadium and attended by 40 of our key industry employers, this is an excellent platform to explore the sector further, discuss transferable skills and UK-wide opportunities. Please note this is not limited to London as all employers have a national presence and as such are recruiting for all skillsets nationally.

Please note that all in the military community are welcome to attend, including Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers and spouses.​

Reserve your spot at: BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities Tickets, Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Stress Awareness Month - Toegtherall

 

Struggling with stress? @Togetherall have got your back. This #StressAwarenessMonth, unlock the power of these 4 stress-busting tips. You can also join the Togetherall community and get support from likeminded individuals at togetherall.com
 

Tri-Service Youth Survey

Tri-Service Youth Survey

 

The Tri-Service Youth Survey is open to anyone aged 8-17 who lives, or has lived in a family that includes a Serving person.

 

It’s really important that we reach as many children and young people as possible. Please share the survey with as many people as you can and ask them to support the service children and young people they know and/or work with to complete the survey by 31st May 2024.

 

The results of the Survey will help the Youth Voice Steering Group focus their priorities, inform professionals, policy makers and help improve the experience of children and young people living in service families.

 

Link to survey - UK Tri-Service Youth Voice Survey 8-17 years

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

To Be - Taste of Belgium Event, 17th May at Shape Tent

 

Make A Wish 2024 - Friday/ Saturday 7-8th June

 

Scan the QR Code for the Shape Fitness Centre

 Scan the QR Code below for a detailed schedule of the SHAPE Fitness Center!

Discover My Benefits: Discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?

 Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out? To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.

Stress Awareness Month - Togetherall

 

Feeling the weight of stress? You're not alone. This #StressAwarenessMonth, take a step towards better #mentalhealth with @Togetherall. 

Join a supportive community where you can share, learn, and grow together. 

Your well-being matters - let's navigate this journey together. Join today at togetherall.com

 

BFBS Social Media Specialist?

 *Ring ring* 📞 It's the social media police calling! 🤭

We think it's time to 'up' your social media game. 💻✨

In case you didn't get the memo, BFBS are now offering FREE social media courses to...

✨ Partners of UK military personnel
✨ Bereaved forces families
✨ Veterans
✨ Partners of veterans

Sign up for any (or all) of our seven courses 👉 http://sms.bfbs.com/

 

Quest Magazine April 2024

  To read the latest issue of Quest click here

Stress Awareness Month - support for Personnel

 

Defence Discount Big Saver Weekend starts tomorrow, Friday 5th April

 

Defence Discount Big Saver Weekend starts tomorrow, Friday 5th April

Save up to 40% on the brands you love, including Debenhams, Samsung, Ninja and more!

What is the Big Saver Weekend? 

 

Think Black Friday but in the spring! Our 4-day sale event will run from Friday 5th to Monday 8th April when our members will be able to access over 100 exclusive discounts with savings available of up to 40% across big-name brands.

 

Are you ready to save?

Two Wrap Around Childcare Q&A sessions for families 18th and 30th April 2024

 

The WAC Team are holding two Q&A sessions for Service Families:
18th April 2024 11.30-12.30
30th April 2024 10.30-11.30

Sign-up via MS Forms to allow participants to be kept aware of any date/time changes: https://forms.office.com/e/UvzWhZg2D8

Victory Services Club: March Newsletter

 

To read the March Newsletter click here

For more information about Victory Services Club please visit:
https://www.vsc.co.uk/

Extension to Closing Date: Modernised Accommodation Offer Review – don't miss the opportunity to have your say!

 

We need to hear from you! The Modernised Accommodation Offer Survey has been extended until 1800 Thursday 4th April.

Have your say by following this link:

https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/832568?lang=en

• ​Your Serice Number is your access code. We understand the importance of confidentiality. Your Service Number is used solely to gain access to the survey, it will not be stored with your survey responses. Your individual responses will be anonymous and not shared with your Chain of Command, safeguarding your privacy throughout the survey.
• If your Service number starts with or includes a letter, please include this in CAPITAL.
• If you have re-joined the Service and your Service Number ends in a hyphen and suffix number, please enter the Service number without the hyphen and suffix number.​


​The survey is anonymous - your Service Number will not be linked to your survey
responses.

If you have any questions about the survey, email people-accommodation-research@mod.gov.uk.​

For further information please go to this Sway: Accommodation Survey - ARMY 2024 (cloud.microsoft) or view the Q&A document HERE 

Discover My Benefits: Discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?

Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out? To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.