The next wave of 25 school cadet units has been announced by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon. The new units will help the Government achieve their target of 500 units in schools across the UK by 2020.
One of the units is based at Rockwood Academy (previously Park View Academy) in Birmingham – a former so-called ‘Trojan Horse’ school that has been turned around, removed from special measures and is now a rated a good school by inspectors.
The Government’s Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP) is backed by £50M in funding and is part of a programme that is targeting schools in less affluent areas to ensure everyone has access to the full cadet experience. The experience has been shown to improve pupils’ academic achievement and decrease anti-social behaviour. Cadets have also said the experiences gained through the units give them higher self-esteem, self-confidence and organisational skills.
Whilst visiting the school Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, presented cadets with their new berets and cap badge, and said: “These new school units will help young people to get on in life, raising their aspirations and motivating them to succeed in their education. With the schools approved today focused in areas of high deprivation, this is part of our plan to build a country that works for everyone.”
Rockwood Academy’s Principal Fuzel Choudhury said: “The response from both pupils and their families to the launch of our Combined Cadet Force unit has really been overwhelming and we are confident that the students will benefit significantly, as will the teaching staff.
“Since the day I set foot across the threshold of this academy my sole drive has been to improve the education of our students – Initiatives such as these will undoubtedly help us achieve our vision.”
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