Uniformed Public Service Students Visit The National Memorial Arboretum

As part of their two year study, students studying the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services at Newcastle-under-Lyme College spent a day at the National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas in Staffordshire. 


The site is geographically the centre of England, and is home to 200 dedicated memorials acknowledging the personal sacrifices made by the Armed Forces and civil services of this country.
During their visit, the students from NULC took part in a memorial service and a guided tour of the site.  As they walked around the 150 acre site, the students paid close attention to the Armed Forces Memorial, which is considered to be the centre piece of the National Memorial Arboretum.  On its walls contain the names of all Service men and women who have died in conflicts since the end of World War Two. 
The Uniformed Public Service course covers 20 Units and this visit supports some of the work covered in the Understanding War and Conflict unit.

 

Dean McMullen a Level 3 student on the Public Services course said: “The site has lots of memorials commemorating those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  I found the day very interesting and the memorial service solemn and moving."
 
Newcastle College Lecturer, Ron Morley added: “It is important that students can relate the theory of our course to the realities of service life.  This will help them make informed decisions on their next career move, be that joining a Uniformed Public Service or going on to Higher Education."

To find out more about studying Uniformed Public Services at Newcastle College click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.