A public debate in a series of sessions exploring the theme of military academies
Following the publication of a ResPublica 'Green Paper' earlier this
year, Military Academies: Tackling disadvantage, improving ethos and changing outcome, ResPublica has hosted a public panel event with
Stephen Twigg MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, and Rt Hon
Jim Murphy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, to discuss new
approaches to tackling intergenerational disadvantage and
socio-educational dysfunction. Building on the idea of a new network of
transformative educational institutions of Military Academies which
would teach the skills and discipline required to alter outcomes for
those who live in our most troubled towns and cities, we discussed the future of educational institutions that are best suited to
develop the resilience, discipline and confidence in children today.
The
event featured a panel who explored the assumptions underlying
this proposal for Military Academies and how this idea could be
implemented, as well as discussed more broadly the potential benefits
of strengthening the ‘service ethos’ in state schools.
Confirmed speakers included:
- Stephen Twigg MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education
- Rt Hon Jim Murphy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
- Colonel Stuart Tootal, Former Colonel of 3 PARA
- Phillip Blond, Director, ResPublica and co-author of Military Academies: Tackling disadvantage, improving ethos and changing outcome
- Dr Patricia Kaszynska, Senior Researcher and Project Manager, ResPublica and co-author of Military Academies: Tackling disadvantage, improving ethos and changing outcome