Children whose parents or carers work in the Armed Forces are not receiving the support they need in education, especially around assessments and exams, according to a new report (March 2026). 

Charity Forces Children Scotland has produced a report for the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland which explores the experiences and impact being from a Forces family can have on a child, and what supports need to be in place to ensure their rights to education are met.  

This report follows Commissioner Nicola Killean’s wide-ranging report into education in 2025.