Tory MP Robert Goodwill claims armed forces schools in deprived areas would boost the “life chances, confidence and self-discipline” of youngsters.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has commissioned a report on a military ethos and values in schools.
Tory MP Robert Goodwill, who will report back to the Ministry of Defence on the matter in September, said:
Gavin Williamson, the Defence Secretary said:
At the time, ministers suggested that evidence showed former soldiers made better teachers than those recruited through conventional routes.
Last month the government announced a new bursary of £40,000 for ex-service personnel to retrain as teachers.
It has also been expanding the number of cadet forces in schools through a £50 million scheme funding uniforms, equipment and training.
No Books but military uniforms and maybe guns!
I find this worrying
It seems that the plan is not to solve poverty but to create a steady stream of recruits for the armed forces.
As for the idea that this will provide training according to one Sunday Newspaper
As for discipline ask people who live in Garrison Towns andthe drunken behaviour of squadies on the weekend.
In June 2003, Harry Windsor the son of a the future monarch completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography, having decided to drop history of art after AS level.
However since he attended Eton and was a member of their Cadet Force
Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 8 May 2005, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales, and joined the Alamein Company.] Within a year, in April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry in the British Army. He was given the service number 564673] On 13 April 2008, when he reached two years' seniority, Harry was promoted to lieutenant.
So you don't need a brilliant academic qualification to join the Officer class (Maybe Harry's means he can read a map) but Class still plays a big part.
Will we see such armed forces schools in Wales?
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has commissioned a report on a military ethos and values in schools.
Tory MP Robert Goodwill, who will report back to the Ministry of Defence on the matter in September, said:
“Some schools may want to be a military academy and make that central to their school.
“My job is to collect evidence, see what is done in other countries and see how we can build on the cadet system.
“This could be something that schools in deprived areas may be it can be used to improve the whole school with the ethos and discipline of cadets.”
Gavin Williamson, the Defence Secretary said:
"Our Armed Forces are the best of their generation, embodying teamwork, leadership, and aspiration.The latest review comes after David Cameron's coalition introduced a scheme four years ago to fast-track former soldiers without degrees into teaching.
"Their skills, values, and can-do attitude can inspire today’s young people to challenge themselves and reach their potential.
"That’s why I’m delighted Robert is exploring the benefits of military ethos in schools and I look forward to seeing the final report.”
Schools which already adopt a military ethos include the Duke of York's Royal Military School in Kent, which is sponsored by the MoD.
In the past its pupils largely came from the families of members of the Armed Forces. The school holds ceremonial parades featuring a 90-strong marching band and states that its core values are "courage, integrity, respect, commitment, loyalty and self-discipline."
At the time, ministers suggested that evidence showed former soldiers made better teachers than those recruited through conventional routes.
Last month the government announced a new bursary of £40,000 for ex-service personnel to retrain as teachers.
It has also been expanding the number of cadet forces in schools through a £50 million scheme funding uniforms, equipment and training.
No Books but military uniforms and maybe guns!
I find this worrying
It seems that the plan is not to solve poverty but to create a steady stream of recruits for the armed forces.
As for the idea that this will provide training according to one Sunday Newspaper
At least 13,000 of our war heroes are homeless after leaving the military, a Sunday People probe reveals.
Military charities said the shameful figure is a record high and the Government is failing those who risk their lives for Queen and country.
They also issued a stark warning that the crisis deepens every month.
Les Standish, who won the Military Medal in the Falklands War, said:
It will probably be only future squadies who will attend these Schools.“The Government has let these people down. These men and women were willing to fight and lay down their lives for this country and the only help available to them is from charities.
“The Government needs to do more for them. It’s a disgrace.”
As for discipline ask people who live in Garrison Towns andthe drunken behaviour of squadies on the weekend.
In June 2003, Harry Windsor the son of a the future monarch completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography, having decided to drop history of art after AS level.
However since he attended Eton and was a member of their Cadet Force
Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 8 May 2005, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales, and joined the Alamein Company.] Within a year, in April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry in the British Army. He was given the service number 564673] On 13 April 2008, when he reached two years' seniority, Harry was promoted to lieutenant.
So you don't need a brilliant academic qualification to join the Officer class (Maybe Harry's means he can read a map) but Class still plays a big part.
Will we see such armed forces schools in Wales?
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Government should bring back national service. Taught a whole generation how to skive. Kids these days don't have a clue.
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