Former Servicemen To Help Discipline in Schools.

The video discusses a project in Manchester where military-trained personnel work with students to improve leadership and teamwork skills. Funded by a government initiative, the program aims to tackle underachievement in schools. While some teaching unions are skeptical about military training in education, the program is designed to engage students and improve their confidence. The long-term goal is to strengthen ties between the armed forces and schools, including expanding school-based cadets and the Troops to Teachers program.

What is the main purpose of the project started by the ex-royal engineer in Manchester?

How do the military trained personnel aim to engage pupils in their education?

What are some concerns raised by teaching unions regarding the military training in schools?

In what ways do the children benefit from the military intervention according to the text?

What is the wider aim of the military intervention in schools beyond improving discipline and results?