Questioning the creeping militarisation of schools, this short film from Quakers in Britain brings together voices from education, the armed forces and public life.

Released in 2015, The Unseen March exposes the policies that are increasing military involvement in schools across Britain. From the expansion of cadet forces to schools sponsored by the arms industry, the armed forces are playing a growing role in education without public debate.

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These notes accompany the film, and explain the evidence behind our concerns about the militarisation of education.

• Download companion notes for The Unseen March in Britain (PDF).
• Download companion notes for The Unseen March: Scotland and Wales (PDF).

You can also watch more videos about militarisation on our Peace & Disarmament Youtube channel (offsite link).

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