Combined Cadet Force
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At Northern Schools Trust, we believe in providing life-changing opportunities for every student. Our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is an important part of this commitment, giving young people the opportunity to challenge themselves, develop essential life skills and make a positive contribution to their school and wider community.
With CCF contingents at Gateacre School, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School and North Liverpool Academy, students can take part in a programme that encourages personal responsibility, teamwork, leadership and self-discipline.
What is the Combined Cadet Force?
The Combined Cadet Force is a youth development programme that operates in more than 500 secondary schools across the UK. Through an educational partnership between schools and the Ministry of Defence, cadets participate in a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities.
The programme draws on the values and standards of the British Armed Forces to support young people in developing the skills, attitudes and confidence they need to succeed. Depending on the contingent, CCF activities may involve the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force.
The values behind CCF
The Combined Cadet Force promotes core values that help guide students both during their training and throughout their lives.
Leadership and teamwork
Cadets learn to work collaboratively, support their peers and take responsibility for a shared task. As their experience grows, they have opportunities to lead others, make decisions and become positive role models within their school communities.
Confidence and resilience
Taking on unfamiliar challenges encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, build resilience and develop belief in their own abilities. These experiences help them become more confident in approaching new situations and communicating with others.
Integrity
Through the values of the CCF, students are encouraged to act honestly, treat others fairly, demonstrate respect and take responsibility for their actions. These principles help build positive relationships and strengthen our school communities.
Learn more about the values and CCF skills for life here.
Celebrating our cadets
Watch our National Cadets Week video to see our cadets and volunteers in action across Northern Schools Trust.
During National Cadets Week, we celebrate the dedication of our cadets and volunteers and the positive impact they make across our school communities every day.
Coming together for Remembrance
Each year, our CCF cadets across the Trust come together to mark Remembrance Day, taking part in commemorations that provide an opportunity to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.
Our cadets play an important role in bringing these commemorations to life, participating in the remembrance parade and reading speeches to mark the occasion. Their involvement demonstrates the respect, maturity and sense of responsibility they develop through their cadet experience.
We are incredibly proud of the commitment our students demonstrate, the skills they develop and the contribution they make to school life. We also extend our sincere thanks to the volunteers who give their time, knowledge and support to make these opportunities possible.
Their dedication helps ensure that our cadets can continue to learn, grow and achieve through experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.