Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about signing the Armed Forces Covenant and the Employer Recognition Scheme are provided below. Eligibility 1. What are the criteria for signing up to…
Organisations may choose to sign a voluntary pledge in order to demonstrate their support for the Armed Forces community and for the principles of the Covenant. All organisations – public,…
In healthcare, Covenant support for the Armed Forces community varies for Regulars and Reserves, for Service families, and for Service leavers and Veterans. Follow the links below.
In education, Covenant support for Service families includes the following: “My child’s school needs extra funding to mitigate the impacts of Service life” The Service Pupil Premium provides extra funding…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Covenant are provided below. Understanding the Covenant 1. What is the Covenant? Please see About the Covenant for an introduction to the…
The statement of the Covenant recognises the bereaved as a distinct cohort in the Armed Forces community, for whom Covenant support is especially appropriate. Outlined below is some of the…
In civilian employment, Covenant support for Reserves includes the following: “It’s hard for me to maintain my employment, as my employer doesn’t understand the impacts of Service life” The Armed…
In childcare, Covenant support for Service families includes the following: “I lose my childcare entitlements when the Armed Forces post me overseas” MOD personnel based in the UK have the…
During transition out of the Armed Forces and into civilian life, Covenant support for the Armed Forces community includes: Help for Service leavers and families Help for service leavers, service…
