Category - military recruitment

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14 Dec 2012

Alternatives to a 'military ethos' for schools
14 Dec 2012

Criticism for Gove's plans to promote militarism in schools

Michael Gove's £2 million programme to place former service personnel in British schools has been roundly criticised by faith, peace and civic groups.
12 Jan 2011

Quakers push for army recruitment age to be raised

Britain is now the only European country to recruit 16-year-olds into the army. Quakers in Britain are calling on the government to raise the minimum age to 18.
21 Jan 2010

Concern over new statistics on army recruitment in schools

The British army appears to be targeting young people from the poorest backgrounds, according to new research. Disadvantaged schools were found more likely to recieve army visits.