military in schools/colleges
Military recruits: How MoD could be targeting your children
08/12/2017STV
STV
Scottish TV report on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland.
Taking action on militarism films
November 2017
Two short films from the Take Action on Militarism event.
Only ‘Show and Tell’? Latest news on Scottish Parliament Petition
After hearing from the armed forces, the Scottish Parliament's Public Petitions Committee has decided they need to hear more from ForcesWatch and Quakers in Scotland before making decisions about our petition calling for greater guidance and scrutiny around military visits to schools.
Take Action on Militarism: website and resource pack
October 2017
ForcesWatch have teamed up with Quaker Peace & Social Witness to produce a resource pack to help people take action on militarism in their communities. And there is a website to go with it where you can download the pack or order a hard copy, find links to more resources etc.
Armed forces visits to schools in Scotland: An update for 2016-2017
November 2017
This ForcesWatch briefing analyses data on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland for 2016-17.
Take Action on Militarism 2017 pack launch
We report from the day of talks and workshops to launch the Take Action on Militarism pack which is designed to equip and support those challenging militarism in their communities.
The Ministry of Defence has no place in our schools
Children don’t need militarism. They need a decent learning environment, writes Rhianna Louise. Our piece in The Morning Star about the latest announcement of more cadet units in schools and the problematic social impact report that has been published to support this.
From the classroom to the frontline – schools must be careful what they teach kids about the army
06/10/2017The Conversation
The Conversation
This article by. Lecturer in Global Ethics at the University of Birmingham, explores the dangers involved in miltary activity in schools and for the youngest recruits. It emphasises the moral risks and the 'moral exploitation' involved.
Army presentation for schools
April 2015
The Army powerpoint presentation used in schools, current in 2015. Received as part of FOI2015/02776 request, 2 April 2015.
Arms companies and immorality in education
As the largest arms fair in the world takes place in London, we explore how arms companies have become part of the education system in the UK, despite the concerns for human rights and corruption that surround the defence and security industry.