We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.

Cadets can get involved in:

• learning first aid
• volunteering at local and national events
• engaging in social action and helping their local community
• learning about health and wellbeing
• developing confidence and communication skills through Cadet leadership training
• enjoying a wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities

They are so amazing and without such amazing teachers to explain everything, encourage me and help me to learn first aid, I don’t think I would have been able to help my mum.

What Cadets get up to

Cadets are organised into local units where they get to develop their skills and build relationships as a team. They typically meet once a week.

Grand Prior's Award

All Cadets work towards their Grand Prior’s Award. This consists of over 20 subjects across a broad range of topics and activities.

Subjects include:

• Adventure Skills
• Casualty Simulation
• Celebrating Difference
• Healthy Minds
• Healthy Relationships
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Power of Communication
• St John Journey.

Cadets are encouraged to have a voice in selecting the subjects they complete. Each subject lasts six weeks, with a range of activities, adapted to suit all learning styles and abilities.

Cadets also have the opportunity to take part in local and national events and activities with St John.

Cadet development courses

Cadets also have the option to challenge themselves further and take their skills to the next level with one of our Cadet development courses. 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Cadets also have the opportunity to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award with us. Or, if they are completing it with their school or another organisation, they can still complete certain sections of the award with us such as volunteering or skills.