40 NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2008
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guide to
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WELLINGTON School sixth ON a midsummer evening, in the magnifi cent grounds of Longleat
former Jake West has become the House, the military band of King’s School, Bruton, performed Beat
CEA
fi rst cadet at Wellington to receive Retreat in aid of the Soldiers, Sailors and Air Forces Families Association
his silver wings for gliding. (SSAFA).
THE Continuity of Education Al-
A keen member of the RAF The Cadets also provided a Guard of Honour for the Prince and
lowance (CEA) (Board) is a provi-
Wellington School
section of the school’s large CCF Princess Michael of Kent and the Marquis and Marchioness of Bath.
sion for eligible Service personnel
contingent, Jake attended a ten A sequence of quick and slow marches was performed as the band
who opt to educate their children
•
Generous Forces Allowance
day gliding course run by the RAF manoeuvred around the forecourt with the Tudor house as a spectacular
in UK boarding schools.
•
Outstanding academic results
over the Easter holidays. background.
The allowance provides con-
•
Usually cadets will fly on The finale included the Last Post, played by Cadet Sergeant
tinuity of education for children
Academic, all-rounder and music scholarships average 45 accompanied flights
Christopher Best and the hymn, Abide with me, after which the Marquis
who would otherwise have to fre-
•
Entry at all ages 10 – 18 years
before flying solo but after only 33 of Bath took the salute and the band marched off, followed by the Guard
quently change schools due to
•
Just off junction 26 on the M5
accompanied launches, Jake was of Honour.
parental postings.
suddenly told that his next flight The Band repeated their performance at King’s School the following
The allowance does not cover
For more information call 01823 668800 or
was solo. day, when the salute was taken by the headmaster and the president of
the full cost of fees; parents must
email
Jake said: “I had no time to the Old Brutonian Association, Col Richard Sullivan, late Commanding
make a compulsory contribution of
admin@wellington-school.org.uk
be nervous, there was too much Officer of the Household Cavalry.
a minimum of 10 per cent. Parents
to think about. Some bits were Hazlegrove lies at the gateway to the South West where the A303
are free to choose any school on
alarming but overall it was an narrows as it passes under the shadow of Cadbury Castle and into the
the ASD but where school fees
incredibly exhilarating experi- heartland of the cheesemakers of Somerset.
exceed the Allowance parents may
ence.” Jake hopes to join the RAF As you turn off the main road, the mile long drive winds up through
find themselves topping it up by a
to train as a pilot when he leaves 200 acres of parkland as it leads to one of the premier Prep Schools
significant amount.
university. in the West Country where 360 boys and girls, including nearly 100
CEAS holds the Accredited
You can hear more about boarders, spend a significant part of their childhood and prepare
Schools Database (ASD) which
Wellington School’s CCF – just themselves for the rigours of tomorrow’s world.
lists the schools that attract the
one of their many extra-curricular As you approach the school, one of the first things you see, in a
CEA(Board) allowance.
opportunities – at the open morn- tumble of rock hewn from a long ago deserted quarry, is a sword as if it
What you need to do:
ing on Saturday September 27. has been there for all time.
1. The Serving parent must
It stands as a challenge, provoking children of different ages to seize
check their eligibility and obtain a
their opportunities not knowing what their futures may hold.
Mobility Cetificate from their Unit
Whether playing sport at county level, competing in the Exmoor
Admin Office, counter signed by
Challenge or by being numbered amongst the 20 scholarship and award
their Assignment Authority prior
winners this year, those moving on to their senior schools in September
to making any claim.
do so with a real sense of achievement and of ambition for the next stage
2. Joint Services Publication
of their lives.
(JSP) 752 Chapter 9 requires
Service personnel to contact
CEAS for advice prior to claiming
Set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk
this allowance.
countryside, the Royal Hospital School is 3. Service Personnel should
a full boarding and day school offering
West Hill Park
familiarise themselves with JSP
exceptional academic and extra-curricular
752, Chapter 9 (Education
Allowances).
provision for girls and boys aged 11-18 years.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School
4. Once you have selected
the school for your child you
must complete a CEA (Board)
Certificate Application Form
(available from CEAS office or
our website www.ceas.mod.uk)
and send it to CEAS with a copy
of your Mobility Certificate and a
copy of a letter from your chosen
school offering your child a place.
5. CEAS will issue the Serving
parent with a CEA (Board)
Certificate on receipt of the com-
pleted application and associated
paperwork. Certificates are usu-
ally issued within two weeks.
6. The CEA (Board) Certificate
West Hill Park is an independent day and • Nursery provision from 2½ years with is then used to make a claim via
boarding school for girls and boys from
flexible wrap-around care during term and
JPA between July 1 and August 11
for payment before the September
Supporting its established national
2½ to 13 years old offering continuity of
holiday periods
• Nutritious and healthy meals
education. We pride ourselves on our
term.
reputation for musical excellence, the
Open Mornings • Full time and flexi-boarding available from
small stimulating classes, specialist staff, our
Service personnel in receipt of
7 to 13 years
School has a new £3.5m state-of-the-art
friendly environment and excellent • Pre-Prep entry by assessment
the CEA(Board) may also be able
music school due for completion in At 9.30am, Saturday 4th October facilities. The School is in a rural location • All subjects taught by specialist teachers
to claim an extra allowance if
their child has been diagnosed
October 2008. Every pupil also has the
& Saturday 15th November
within easy access of local airport,
• Excellent academic standards
as having a specific learning dif-
opportunity to enjoy the outstanding
motorway and rail links.
• Wide range of extra-curricular activities
• Transport to and from designated pick-up ficulty, such as dyslexia. Contact
sports facilities, including RYA sailing
For further information, visit our website
points
CEAS if you think this may be
Do come along and have a coffee and a
tuition, and to pursue a huge range of
• School funded Historical, Scientific trips
applicable to you or for any other
www.royalhospitalschool.org chat, and get a real feel of life at West Hill and French Expeditions
interests and activities.
advice relating to your children’s
Park. Please contact the Registrar who
education.
Or contact Admissions on 01473 326210, would be delighted to arrange a visit.
You can contact CEAS by
Discounts for families eligible for
or email
admissions@royalhospitalschool.org
e-mail:
enquiries@ceas.detsa.
01329 842356
co.uk or on the helpline: 01980
MOD Continuity of Education Allowance
618244, 94 344 8244 (Mil) or by
giving children space to flourish
Academic, Art, Music, Sailing and Sports
The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook fax 01980 618245, 94 344 8245
Scholarships and Seafarers Bursaries Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
Titchfield Hampshire PO14 4BS
(Mil).
The helpline is staffed 8.30am
www.westhillpark.com
to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and
8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
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