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07/12/2012
£2m Boost To Military In Schools Projects
A £2m government boost has been allocated to projects that put former servicemen and women in England's schools.
Underprivileged children and those who have been expelled from school are among those targeted by the schemes lead by former service personnel, in Kent, Cheshire, Newcastle and Merseyside.
There is also an existing plan to get ex-military to train as teachers.
The government says the schemes getting this latest funding involve trainers working closely with teachers, schools and parents on activities aimed at helping youngsters be more positive about school.
Mr Gove said: "Every child can benefit from the values of a military ethos. Self-discipline and teamwork are at the heart of what makes our armed forces the best in the world - and are exactly what all young people need to succeed.
"Exclusion from school should never mean exclusion from education. These projects are helping pupils in alternative provision reach their full potential and are helping to close the attainment gap."
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Underprivileged children and those who have been expelled from school are among those targeted by the schemes lead by former service personnel, in Kent, Cheshire, Newcastle and Merseyside.
There is also an existing plan to get ex-military to train as teachers.
The government says the schemes getting this latest funding involve trainers working closely with teachers, schools and parents on activities aimed at helping youngsters be more positive about school.
Mr Gove said: "Every child can benefit from the values of a military ethos. Self-discipline and teamwork are at the heart of what makes our armed forces the best in the world - and are exactly what all young people need to succeed.
"Exclusion from school should never mean exclusion from education. These projects are helping pupils in alternative provision reach their full potential and are helping to close the attainment gap."
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