The Education Advisory Team (EAT) (UK), contactable at RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk, is part of DCS. It provides professional information, advice and guidance regarding the education of Service Children in the UK.
EAT also provides advice and guidance for service personnel and eligible MOD civilians regarding education and education-related issues, such as retention of Service Family Accommodation, the Continuity of Education Allowance & the Special Educational Needs Addition, Special Educational Needs and School Admissions.
The team comprises of qualified professional educational advisers, team advisers and administrators.
Information about the Overseas Education and Supportability Team (OEST)
The Overseas Education and Supportability Team (OEST) provides professional information, advice and guidance for service personal and eligible MOD civilians regarding the education of their children in overseas locations. OEST also provides educational advice and support for overseas commands and DCS schools and settings.
This team coordinates the educational supportability assessment process for overseas postings, in respect of children with Special Educational Needs and those for whom parents have selected Elective Home Education.
You can contact the OEST by emailing RC-DCS-HQ-OES@mod.gov.uk.
Each of these teams consist of qualified professional Education Advisers, Team Advisers and administrators.