Declining Cadet Numbers
LJ,
I understood that the number of ATC cadets fell by about 7% between Autumn 2014 and Autumn 2015, so I would not be surprised if we are now looking at a figure of closer to 10%. It is also worth highlighting that the true extent of the outflow has been masked by the lowering of the joining age to 12 (from around Sep 14 - the start of the school year - if I remember rightly).
I couldn't agree more that decisions that are known could (and should) be briefed to all VGS COs and their staff - without delay - before they are leaked. It is not difficult, and people could then at least see where the focus of Air Cadet gliding is as it moves forwards. As someone said in an earlier post some pages back: 'serve to lead'.