There are CCF contingents in over 500 secondary schools all over the UK, offering young people a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. At Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, we are pleased to have our own CCF Army Contingent that launched in September 2019.

Our aim is to set young people up for life long success and inspire cadets to achieve.  We promote the qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness and a sense of service to the community.

In Years 9 and 10 cadets will undertake syllabus training in the following activities; drill, skill at arms, shooting, fieldcraft, first aid and adventurous training. Students in Year 11 look at Methods of Instruction to enable them to deliver some of the training to Year 9 students.

Joining the CCF(A) provides a wonderful and unique opportunity to take part in exciting Army themed training activities and events, all of which focus on building the cadets; courage, self-discipline, respect for others, integrity, loyalty and commitment as well as developing effective communication skills, confidence, being part of a team with a winning spirit and a sense of pride and achievement. As a youth organisation, the CCF(A) strives to give cadets a fun, enjoyable experience in a totally safe environment.

There is no commitment or expectation on cadets to join the regular Armed Forces when they have completed their schooling.