The YOU London network enabled an Air Cadet from 1475 (Dulwich) Squadron in London to attend a walking group leaders course which was being run by the Volunteer Police Cadets.

The course, which took place in North Wales over a 3 day period, is an outdoor hill waking course which allows those qualified to lead a group of cadets in non-mountainous hilly terrain in the UK.

“Achieving this qualification will help me develop the younger cadets on my Squadron” commented Cadet Warrant Officer Stephen Coulstock, adding “expedition walking is a large component of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, so I am really excited to be able to assist the Squadron in running these activities!”

The course teaches group management, navigation, emergency procedures, access and conservation and remote supervision.  As a nationally recognised qualification, it means Stephen can now also lead any group – not just cadets!

“As a member of the Air Training Corps I am not used to working with members from the Volunteer Police Cadets but through the new initiative YOU London it is now easier than ever for uniformed youth organisations to work together to improve our collective experience and knowledge which is ultimately of benefit to the young people of London” said Stephen.