[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

We have a small and incredibly technical army. You can't just rock up and join now, you have to have really good grades. Also training in the British army is thorough, and carry recognised qualifications transferable to civvy street. Also, the chain of command is the best in the world... it's a pity more businesses don't recognise this.

I can't understand why there would be a problem allowing soldiers to teach. I mean, we don't mind them fighting and dying for us. We don't mind that they have fought for the freedom we all enjoy now. Why can't they teach in a classroom?

There is no issue with them teaching obviously, m issue is the inference that the same level of discipline will be required for schoolchildren as squaddies.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

There is no issue with them teaching obviously, m issue is the inference that the same level of discipline will be required for schoolchildren as squaddies.

That's not the inference at all though?

"Teach them self-discipline and leadership skills" there's no indication they will be held to the same standards as a squaddie.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

That's not the inference at all though?

"Teach them self-discipline and leadership skills" there's no indication they will be held to the same standards as a squaddie.

I feel it is, otherwise what's the point?...

I can't see how ex service persons would have the balance needed any more or less than any other person for whom teaching is a vocation.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I feel it is, otherwise what's the point?...

I can't see how ex service persons would have the balance needed any more or less than any other person for whom teaching is a vocation.

They have a wealth of experience and skillsets that is only a good thing to share with the next generation?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

They have a wealth of experience and skillsets that is only a good thing to share with the next generation?

They have, that said I don't think that a military career and teaching are always a match made in heaven.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

They have, that said I don't think that a military career and teaching are always a match made in heaven.

Oh maybe not. Certainly they won't all automatically be eligible (I hope) or suitable.

But infusing a bit of both can only be a good start IMO.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Oh maybe not. Certainly they won't all automatically be eligible (I hope) or suitable.

But infusing a bit of both can only be a good start IMO.

Totally, and as far as I know bursaries are available to anyone in those subjects, I just wondered why the drive for military persons specifically.