History Of The Development Of Naval EducationOne further post-war development may be mentioned. With the creation of the Ministry of Defence, machinery was set up by which the educational services of the Forces were offered a means of co-ordination. An Education Co-ordinating Committee under the Chairmanship of the Ministry of Defence contains representatives of the Ministry of Education as well as the tree services, and makes recommendations to the Minister's Committee on questions of common interest to the Educational Services. A standing sub-committee consisting of the three service Directors of Education, has resolved such question as common regulations for all Service Children's Schools overseas; Service education in citizenship and Current Affairs, and some problems of the services manpower and resettlement. In common with the other two services, the Navy has also its Educational Advisory Committee with a membership of prominent University, professional and industrial leaders who advise the Board of Admiralty on educational matters of national consequence. At the present time the Naval Education Service is not only
fully integrated with the Royal Navy but holds a specific place in the
country's educational system. It is thus able to continue and develop the
education provided by the country's schools, meet the training requirements in
the Service and ensure that at the end of their naval careers men are equipped
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