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Armed forces visits to schools in Scotland: An update for 2016-2017
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This ForcesWatch briefing analyses data on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland for 2016-17.
Main findings:
- 770 visits were made by the armed forces to schools in Scotland between April 16 and March 17, including a small number to primary schools and special schools.
- The Army made 58% of all visits.
- 68% of state secondary schools are visited in one year, some many times.
- Three-quarters (75.5%) of visits are promoting a career in the armed forces.
- State schools are visited far more than independent schools, even taking into account that they are far larger in number.
The briefing provides an update to our report Armed Forces Visits to Schools in Scotland
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