Capt Ed Clayton
Contingent Commander

AUO Toni Austin
School Staff Instructor

Sgt Aaron Blackwood
Instructor

Sgt Lewis Gaiskell
Instructor

Weekly Training

CCF training takes place every Tuesday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

During parade evenings, cadets take part in a range of practical activities including:

• Leadership and teamwork challenges
• Navigation and map reading
• Fieldcraft and outdoor skills
• Drill and discipline
• First aid training
• Problem-solving and communication exercises

These sessions form the core of the cadet programme and allow students to develop both practical skills and personal confidence.

Trips, Camps and Enrichment Opportunities

Cadets have the opportunity to take part in a range of additional activities throughout the year, which may include:

• Annual Cadet Camp – a residential experience involving field training and outdoor activities
• Adventure training such as climbing, kayaking or hiking
• Range days and marksmanship training
• Navigation and field training exercises
• Visits to military training centres
• Leadership development activities and competitions

These experiences allow cadets to apply the skills they learn during weekly training while building resilience, independence and teamwork.

CCF Opportunities by Year Group

Year Group	Training Focus	Opportunities	Skills Developed
Year 9 – Cadet Foundation	Introduction to cadet training, drill, navigation and teamwork	Weekly parade training, field exercises, introductory trips and residential camps	Confidence, teamwork, discipline
Year 10 – Cadet Development	Developing fieldcraft and practical skills	Range days, leadership exercises, adventure training and residential camps	Responsibility, resilience, problem-solving
Year 11 – Cadet Leadership	Advanced training and supporting younger cadets	Leading small teams, advanced navigation exercises and competitions	Leadership, mentoring, organisation
Sixth Form – Senior Cadets	Leadership roles and mentoring	Supporting training sessions, assisting with activities and leadership development	Leadership, decision-making, communication

A Typical Cadet Year

While activities may vary from year to year, a typical cadet year may include:

Autumn Term

• Introduction to cadet training
• Leadership and teamwork exercises

Spring Term

• Fieldcraft training
• Range days and navigation exercises
• Leadership development activities

Summer Term

• Field training exercises
• Adventure training activities
• Residential cadet camps and end-of-year celebrations
• Recruitment of new cadets

CCF in Action

Cadets regularly take part in a range of activities including field training exercises, adventure activities and residential camps. Further information can be found via the CCF website.

Skills and Character Development

Participation in the CCF supports the development of key personal qualities that are valuable both in school and beyond.

Cadets develop:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Resilience
• Confidence
• Responsibility

These qualities align closely with the Hatton Character Qualities, supporting students to grow into confident and capable young people.

Future Careers

The skills developed through the cadet programme are highly valued across many sectors including:

• Public services
• Emergency services
• Engineering and technical careers
• Outdoor leadership
• The Armed Forces

Many cadets go on to pursue careers where leadership, teamwork and resilience are essential skills. The programme also supports students in developing transferable skills that are valuable for university, apprenticeships and employment.