I've heard it all now....!

[Magpi 47]

An 18 year old went to court and asked the judge for a custodial sentence so that he could finish a course to be a fitness trainer that he had started when he was last in prison. Something wrong here isn't there?

[slinky]

Originally Posted by Magpi 47

An 18 year old went to court and asked the judge for a custodial sentence so that he could finish a course to be a fitness trainer that he had started when he was last in prison. Something wrong here isn't there?

what was the custodial sentence for??

[Magpi 47]

I can't remember now....i'll go and have a look.
But I'm thinking of committing petty larceny so that I can go and do an English degree....well, it beats paying tuition fees.
With my luck I'd probably get Community service- street sweeping or something along those lines...not much good for degree purposes is it?

[Magpi 47]

It was at Reading Crown Court...and he was up in front of the beak for handling stolen goods. Whilst on remand he had signed up for an NVQ course on Physical Fitness......anyway the judge granted his request and sentenced him to 9 months.

[WillowTheWhisp]

Great message that sends out to any potential criminal then doesn't it? Handle stolen goods and your punishment will be ---- a free Physical Fitness NVQ !

[slinky]

Sorry handling stolen goods isn't the worst thing people can do these day.

It depends if he knew he was actually handling stolen goods.

The story is vague.

[Magpi 47]

Yes, he knew he was handling stolen goods and pleaded guilty to the charge.

[Mercury]

Wouldnt mind doing a degree in nursing, what would I have to do to get sent down so I could get my fees payed for, and have the time to study for the degree?

[Magpi 47]

don't know Mercury...but when you find out, let me know and I will do the English Degree....I've given nursing the flick

[WillowTheWhisp]

Do you suppose they do any computing courses or web design? I could do with a bit of a brush up.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Magpi 47

don't know Mercury...but when you find out, let me know and I will do the English Degree....I've given nursing the flick

Well, one must play the charade of wanting to further oneself in one's chosen, erm, vocation, but really, I would love to do a history degree!!

[Magpi 47]

Yeah, been there....done that......got Further Education Teaching cert..... assessor certificate......NVQ level 4 in Management......too old to be roped in for the degree in nursing....does it make for better nurses?
I don't think so.....it just makes for nurses who think they are too qualified to wipe a bottom/bath a patient.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Magpi 47

Yeah, been there....done that......got Further Education Teaching cert..... assessor certificate......NVQ level 4 in Management......too old to be roped in for the degree in nursing....does it make for better nurses?
I don't think so.....it just makes for nurses who think they are too qualified to wipe a bottom/bath a patient.

I know nurses just like that with a diploma. WTF did they go into nursing then?!?

[sara]

Originally Posted by Magpi 47

Yes, he knew he was handling stolen goods and pleaded guilty to the charge.

Probably pleaded guilty so he could finish his course.

[Magpi 47]

That is exactly what he did.....and he pleaded with the judge to let him go back to Jail just so that he could finish his course.......and the comment attributed to the judge was 'Well at least you are doing something constructive with your time'
The moral is....go to jail to get a good education....and free!