Thread: Review of Continuity of Education Allowances (CEA) Announced

Review of Continuity of Education Allowances (CEA) (Formally Boarding School Allowance) Announced

The Minister for the Armed Forces, Nick Harvey, has announced (13 October 2011) that the review he led into Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), has been completed and its conclusions accepted by the Defence Secretary. The aim of the review was to identify options for reducing expenditure and improving value for money in supporting accompanied service. The review confirms that CEA policy contributes to operational effectiveness by supporting family mobility and accompanied service.

For at least the near to medium term there will be no changes to the key principles of CEA, however, some significant changes to the policy regulations will be introduced.

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Can I confirm that if your child has been in continuous receipt of CEA from Year 7, you will be able to claim for Sixth Form?

Yep, once you're in the system you can stay in until the end of 6th form. It's just chopping off the allowance for those who opt for 6th form only.

Thanks.............Phew....big sigh of relief!