MP writes to local secondary schools
Having recently met with representatives from the Duke of Edinburgh Award, John Baron MP has written to all local secondary schools to encourage them to embrace the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme for their students. John has also suggested that they contact The Fun Walk Trust [of which he is Chair of Trustees] for assistance with funding if necessary.
John said:
“A number of local schools and organisations already take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, with large numbers of students achieving their Bronze Award but few going on to complete their Silver and Gold Awards. Meanwhile other schools do not run the programme at all.”
“Therefore, I am hoping to encourage schools to assist their pupils to benefit from its many qualities. I am particularly keen to ensure that financial considerations do not put young people off and I have therefore suggested The Fun Walk could help to raise additional funding so that every student has a chance to enjoy the programme, as did my children.”
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Word Count: 188
Date: 27th March 2024
Notes to Editors
John has written to Headteachers of local secondary schools encouraging them to set up a programme if they do not already have one. His letter also mentions that students can join the Fun Walk to raise funds for their expeditions.
