The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a voluntary youth organisation in schools and colleges, in both the state and independent sector, sponsored and administered by the Ministry of Defence.
At Ernest Bevin Academy we are very fortunate to work with the Royal Marines, being one of only three schools in London to have a Royal Marines CCF section. The Ernest Bevin Contingent was launched in 2016 and officially opened at our first parade on 19th April 2017 as part of the Government’s Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP).
As student progress up through the CCF, they often earn promotions and end up leading training. Student really are expected to take a lead in the running of the cadets.
At the Pringle Competition at Commando Training Centre in Lympstone in March 2022, Ernest Bevin Academy became the first state school in the 40 year history of the competition to win a trophy: The Urban CQB Military Skill Trophy.
If you are interested in finding out more see the School Staff Instructor, Mr Riches, who is in college on a Tuesday.