Outdoor Education for Secondary Schools

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Outdoor Education
for Secondary Schools
At PGL Centres in the UK, France & Spain 2015
to realise the inside
go outside
More than just a school trip.
There’s something inspiring about being outdoors.
It’s an environment that can both soothe and stimulate;
it changes perspectives and widens horizons.
And here at PGL we make the outdoors even more special.
For your students, PGL is about meeting challenges head-on; working
as a team; having fun; increasing confidence; being themselves.
It’s a chance to develop self-belief. It’s about learning that they can.
And for you?
We’ll help you make a difference.
We’ll take the classroom outside for a learning experience like no other.
We’ll help raise their aspirations, support their achievement.
So bring your students outside – and out of themselves – with us.
Because a PGL experience is more than just a school trip...
...it’s a journey of discovery.
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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introduction
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bring learning to life
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making the right choice
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our activities
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our courses
24 our centres
44 teacher guide
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Call 0844 371 1220 or visit www.pgl.co.uk
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bring learning
to life
Getting out there is a great way for your
students to learn - and a PGL course is
a great way to help them to do it.
A PGL adventure course will nurture and challenge your
students; bringing out the best in them and realising the
potential in each individual to reach higher and achieve more.
All our courses are tailored to the requirements of your students
and linked to your curriculum, so you get the maximum benefit
from your trip. From adventure in the UK, France and Spain, to
dance workshops and netball tournaments, all our courses offer
meaningful learning opportunities with genuine outcomes.
Choose your course - choose your adventure.
Multi-Activity
Adventure activities bring out the best in students, giving them
a sense of achievement, improving fitness and self-confidence,
and motivating them to succeed back in the classroom as well.
Personal Development
Adventure activities provide the basis of our Personal
Development course, designed to give students the confidence
to meet the challenges which arise at significant points in their
school career.
Sports Weekends
Football coaching, dance and cheerleading workshops,
and netball tournaments combine with exciting adventure
activities to create a unique programme of teambuilding, skill
development and fun.
Adventure in France & Spain
For the ultimate challenge, our Adventure and Watersports
courses in the south of France and Spain offer exhilarating,
once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
INTRODUCTION
Whatever course you choose, we’ll help you bring learning
to life and bring back students with newfound belief in their
abilities, an enthusiasm for learning and the confidence to
succeed.
All PGL centres have been approved
and awarded the Learning Outside the
Classroom Quality Badge.
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“
Kids and staff have shared some quality
moments together and that’s all down to
the PGL staff. You can’t buy memories
like that so thanks to one and all for
making our trip so special.
St Modan’s High School
”
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making the
right choice
Getting the most out of your school trip
means choosing a provider who will
support you and your pupils from the
word go.
You’ll want learning opportunities for your pupils which
are curriculum-linked, with meaningful outcomes; plus a
safe, secure and friendly environment with comfortable
accommodation and plenty of good quality food.
Making it easy for you
When you book a PGL trip you’ll enjoy the full support of
our dedicated customer care team. They’ll ensure you have
everything you need at each stage and answer any questions
you may have.
Once you arrive at a PGL centre, our trained staff will ensure
you feel relaxed and at home. A PGL “Groupie” will be assigned
to your group to look after them for the duration of your stay.
You’ll also want highly-trained centre staff who encourage and
motivate your pupils to succeed and who take some of the
responsibility off your shoulders and give you the chance to
relax and enjoy the trip as well.
All adventure activities, equipment, instruction, food and
accommodation are included in the cost of your trip, and if
you’re new to PGL, you can get a taste of the PGL experience
on one of our free teacher preview weekends.
PGL provides all this - and so much more.
Making the right choice for your next school trip couldn’t be easier.
◾ more centres - so there’s probably one not far from you
◾ more activities - so your pupils get more of the action
◾ more courses - so your pupils have more opportunities to learn
INTRODUCTION
◾ more value for money - flexible durations and
accommodation options make your money go further
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“
All students and staff were extremely
happy with the whole weekend; nothing
was too much trouble. It was by far the
best trip any of us have been on.
Parkfield School
”
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aim higher
achieve more
Adventures that keep spirits flying high.
Engagement is what we do best.
And learning through adventure is what we’re all about.
There are adventures on land and water;
adventures at home and abroad.
Adventures which rely on personal courage;
adventures which need a head for heights;
adventures that require teamwork, cooperation and leadership.
There are lots of chances to get very, very wet.
There are adrenalin rushes; muddy challenges; initiative
exercises requiring thought and care.
INTRODUCTION
All designed to motivate, build confidence and encourage
development in more ways than one.
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In the UK, there’s a choice of over 50 different adventure
activities, all led by skilled instructors who will help your
students make the most of the challenges and opportunities
each activity presents.
But that’s not all. Widen their horizons further with our Overseas
Programme in France and Spain.
Take on a new environment – explore the rivers and the sea;
learn new skills with trained instructors; gain qualifications to
take home.
But the real value, whether at home or abroad, is in the memories,
confidence and new-found enthusiasm they’ll bring back.
It’s all that learning that happened when they weren’t even
thinking about it.
The activities really motivated students to challenge
themselves - this was excellent.
Broadwater School
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”
Our motivating, challenging
and fun activities
Abseiling Aeroball
All Aboard Aquafun
Archery Banana
Boat
Beach/Coastal Walk Bikeability
Blokarting BMX
Bodyboarding Bouldering Wall
Canoeing Canyoning
Catamaran Sailing Cat
Challenge Course
Climbing
Walk Caving
Circus Skills
Crate Challenge
Dinghy Sailing Dragon
Dry Slope Skiing
Boating
Eco Trail Excursion
Fencing First Aid Forest
Trail Giant Swing
High Ropes Course Hiking History Trail
Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking
Keelboat Sailing Kite Flying
Low Level Ropes Course Matrix
Mountain Biking Nature Trail Orienteering
Pony Trekking
Pop Mobility Powerfan
®
Problem Solving Quad
Biking Raft Building
Rifle Shooting River
Sensory Trail Sequoia
Bivouac
Scramble
Sit-on Kayaks Sports and Team Games
Snorkelling Stand
Up Paddle Surfing
Street Surfing Surfing Survivor
Team Challenge Trapeze Tree Climb
Treetop Study Trail Tunnel Trail
Ultimate Frisbee Vertical Challenge
Volleyball Windsurfing Zip Wire
For a full list of activities and descriptions, please
visit www.pgl.co.uk/activities
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multi-activity
Through adventure we inspire
Each day is packed with adventure to excite, inspire and build
confidence, bringing a different dimension to the learning experience.
Multi-Activity. Because there’s more than one way to deliver a
transformational experience.
For young people it’s about digging deep. Finding the courage to
jump, to climb, to take a step into the unknown. It’s learning to give
and receive support. Strengthen friendships. Grow.
They will want to be part of the experience. Have the freedom to
mature a little. Be more than they are inside the classroom.
They’ll leave with memories of a trip that made a difference.
The difference that helped develop engaged, motivated students,
eager to learn.
So how does it work?
We have a huge range of activities on land and water for you to
choose from. And we design a flexible programme to meet the
specific needs of your group.
There are four, one-and-a-half hour sessions each day with different
activities to keep everyone engaged. You can watch your high fliers
on the zip wire, see who braves the trapeze or help your students
build a raft to race across the lake.
And after your action-packed day, there’s even more to come.
We’ll create and run a tailored evening programme to round off their
day. Whether it’s ‘passport to the world’, ‘capture the flag’, or ‘grand
designs’, our unmissable evening ‘ents’ are guaranteed to keep you
and your students busy and happy!
This course is available at
All centres UK 26-39
A typical week on this course
OUR COURSES
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Breakfast
09.00-10.30
High Ropes Course
Breakfast
09.00-10.30
Giant Swing
Breakfast
09.00-10.30
Archery
Breakfast
09.00-10.30
Climbing
10.30-12.00
Quad Biking
10.30-12.00
Canoeing
10.30-12.00
Low Ropes
10.30-12.00
Tunnel Trail
Lunch
14.00-15.30
Abseiling
15.30-17.00
Jacob’s Ladder
Lunch
14.00-15.30
Trapeze
15.30-17.00
Zip Wire
Lunch
Lunch
14.00-17.00
Raft Building
Depart centre
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Evening Entertainment
Capture the Flag
Grand Designs
Scrapheap Challenge
Disco
15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
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“
All students had the opportunity to
experience a wide range of activities and
also develop their social/communication
skills through staying away from home
and having to encounter some challenging
situations.
”
Stanley Park High School
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personal
development
Growing up with confidence
instructors who tailor the adventure sessions to meet your objectives.
Solving problems, coping with new situations and environments,
taking decisions and making new friends; how best to help students
deal with the challenges which arise during their school career?
A PGL Personal Development course encourages each individual
to meet different challenges head-on, assess situations and make
decisions, while supporting each other, building trust and forging
stronger relationships within the group and with you, their teacher.
Your students will discover new strengths and skills: some which
they never knew they had. They’ll also improve their confidence by
overcoming challenges and pushing their boundaries.
By stepping outside their comfort zone, under the watchful eyes
of our trained instructors, they’ll find new friendships, new areas in
common with their peers and a renewed confidence in themselves: all
of which will have a positive effect back in the classroom.
Using adventure activities to stimulate learning and growth, our
Personal Development courses are supported by trained PGL
Thought-provoking workbooks and discussion opportunities, plus a
“plan-do-review” approach help your students assess and understand
what they’ve learnt – the connections, the insights, and the impact it
has on their own behaviour.
Our Personal Development courses are ideal for single classes or
for whole year groups, getting a new school year or term off to a
motivating and inspiring start!
For further information visit www.pgl.co.uk/pd
Marchants Hill Surrey26
Little Canada Isle of Wight
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Osmington Bay Dorset
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Barton Hall Devon
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Liddington Wiltshire32
Boreatton Park Shropshire33
Caythorpe Court Lincolnshire36
Winmarleigh Hall Lancashire37
Dalguise Perthshire38
A typical week on this course
OUR COURSES
Day 1
15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
Dinner
Quiz
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Breakfast
09.00-10.30
Archery
Breakfast
09.00-10.30 - Problem solving
High Ropes
Breakfast
09.00-10.30 - Cooperation &
trust Jacob’s Ladder
Breakfast
09.00-10.30 - Trust
Abseiling
10.30-12.00 - Resourcefulness
Orienteering
10.30-12.00
Challenge Course
10.30-12.00
Trapeze
10.30-12.00
Climbing
Lunch
14.00-15.30
Kayaking
15.30-17.00
Canoeing
Lunch
14.00-15.30
Fencing
15.30-17.00
Zip Wire
Lunch
14.00-17.00 Working
together
Raft Building
Lunch
Dinner
Review Session
Capture the Flag
Dinner
Review Session
Passport to the World
Dinner
Review Session
Disco
Depart centre
Personal development courses are open to all secondary year groups and are tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Key Themes
◾Working together
◾Problem solving
◾Leadership
◾Self-reliance
◾Meeting challenges
◾Setting and achieving objectives
◾Respect
◾Motivation
◾Friendship
Learning Outcomes
◾Year group bonding
◾Increased trust and respect
◾Improved motivation
◾Better relationships and cooperation
◾Increased confidence and resilience
◾Self-belief
◾Emotional well-being
◾Taking responsibility
◾Increased appetite for learning
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netball
tournaments
When teamwork is your goal
Raise the morale, teamwork, fitness and enthusiasm of your netball
players with a PGL netball weekend.
First of all, it’s a weekend of plenty of match experience, officiated by
England Netball, designed to improve skills and technique. But there’s
much more to it than that.
There are adventure activities to help build confidence, teamwork and
engagement. And in the evenings there are activities providing fun and
involvement for everyone. And on the final day there are medal and
trophy presentations and the chance to meet a member of the England
Netball team.
Bring back happy girls; girls with a strong team identity. Better players
altogether.
The Tournament
At the heart of your weekend programme is the netball tournament,
designed for girls in years 7-11 (S1-S5). The schedule of games
allows each team maximum match experience possible, the chance to
compete against other schools and also the opportunity to learn from
watching other teams play.
Adventure
Our adventure activity sessions encourage your team members to
face different challenges than those on the court. Challenges designed
to help develop better support, encouragement, teamwork and
communication skills.
The Evenings
To complement your daytime exertions, PGL’s unmissable and busy
programme of evening activities adds extra teambuilding opportunities.
Added value that makes all the difference.
Barton Hall Devon30
Boreatton Park Shropshire
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Joint Netball and Football Weekends
Save on transport costs and bring your netball and football teams
to Liddington or Boreatton Park for a great weekend of coaching
and match play.
A typical weekend on this course
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Breakfast
Breakfast
15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
Lunch
09.00-12.30
Netball matches / PGL activity
12.30-13.45
Year group finals and
presentations
14.00-17.30
PGL Activity
Lunch
Depart centre
Dinner
Campfire
Dinner
Talent Show
OUR COURSES
09.00-12.30
Netball matches
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manchester
united soccer
schools
Inspiration from the top
Football: our national sport; Manchester United: a world-class club; it’s a
combination bound to inspire any young player, and it’s exclusive to PGL.
So, what could be better than spending a weekend training with the
Manchester United Soccer Schools coaches?
There’s expert training and the chance to play in a tournament as well as
the added bonus of teambuilding and leadership development with PGL
adventure activities.
The coaches use the same programme as the Manchester United
Academy. There’s even the chance for up to twelve of your players to be
picked to attend ‘Champions Day’ at Old Trafford; they’ll tread the turf,
play a match kitted out like a pro, get exclusive behind the scenes access
to the stadium and enjoy a packed day of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
The MUSS Training Programme
Coaching focuses on developing a range of techniques and movements
as well as strong personal skills to deal with life on and off the pitch –
every player is challenged to learn new skills, “the Manchester United way”.
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Adventure
The adventure activities available are designed to help improve team
spirit, social skills and peer support.
The Evenings
Presentations and seminars, plus a coaching workshop for teachers
complete the experience – and your weekend concludes with prize-giving
on the final day.
These weekends are open to boys and girls in years 7-9 (S1-S3).
Boreatton Park Shropshire NEW
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Joint Football and Netball Weekends
Save on transport costs and bring your football and netball
teams to Liddington or Boreatton Park for a great weekend of
coaching and match play.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Breakfast
09.00-12.30
MUSS Coaching
Breakfast
09.00-12.30
MUSS Coaching/ Tournament
15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
Lunch
14.00-17.30
PGL Activity
Dinner
Welcome presentation
PGL Activity
Lunch
14.00-15.30
PGL Activity
15.30-17.00
Results and Presentations
Dinner
Evening
MUSS Seminar (players)
MUSS Coaching Workshop (adults)
Dinner
Depart centre
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street
dance
Learn it, practise it, perform it
This is your chance to give your dancers their opportunity to shine.
More traditional PE activities don’t always fit the bill for everyone.
There will always be some who don’t engage. And then there are
those who really just love to dance!
Our supportive, charismatic, professional dance instructors working
in partnership with PGL, deliver a weekend of highly motivational
workshops. Watch as your students become absorbed in their work;
as they start out by mastering basic steps then work up to creating
their very own routine.
The weekend’s work culminates with the excitement and sense of
achievement when your group puts on a complete performance.
Learn, practise, perform
Students learn a variety of styles, steps and motifs, and progress by
working together to devise more complex routines. The exhilaration
of the final performance allows them to fully appreciate their
achievement and success.
Adventure
Complementing the dance sessions, adventure activities help
reinforce team spirit and the sense of achievement.
Evenings
There’s a full range of evening entertainment and activities to enjoy,
run by our centre team.
Courses run throughout the year at selected PGL centres and are for
both boys and girls in years 7–11 (S1-S5) as well as for members of
after-school clubs.
Marchants Hill Surrey
Caythorpe Court Lincolnshire
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36
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Breakfast
Breakfast
OUR COURSES
09.00-12.00
Warm-up, introduction to Street Dance,
FLAVA and Syncopation
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15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
Lunch
14.00-15.30 Dance Workshop
15.30-17.00 PGL activity
Dinner
Team building games
Dinner
Disco
10.30-12.00 Dance Workshop
Lunch
14.00-17.00
Rehearsal and
final performance
Dinner
Depart centre
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cheerleading
Fitness, fun & focus
Cheerleading is a perfect way to engage girls and boys in PE and is
one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
Our cheerleading weekends are a popular way to promote fitness,
exercise, and team spirit.
Our introductory course comprises a fun and energetic programme,
focussing on participation and building a range of basic skills
required to make a cheerleading routine. Run by British Cheerleading
Association (BCA) coaches, it’s an inspiring introduction for beginners
including students who may be less than enthusiastic about more
traditional PE activities.
For experienced teams and school clubs, our ‘Competition’ course
is designed to strengthen team confidence and dedicate some quality
time to pre-competition practice in a new environment. BCA coaches
will work with you on existing routines, concentrating on improving
performance levels and percentage capabilities.
Stunts and Tumbles
Designed for girls and boys in years 7-11 (S1-S5), our cheerleading
weekends are full of exciting, motivating programmes which include
stunts, tumbles, dance, gymnastics, poms and cheers, delivered by
professional BCA coaches. Beginners and experienced teams both
develop trust and teambuilding skills through practice and through
adventure activities.
Adventure
Complementing the cheerleading sessions, adventure activities such
as abseiling, zip wire, climbing and trapeze help reinforce team spirit
and the sense of achievement.
Evenings
Enjoy a full range of evening entertainment and activities, run by our
team on centre.
Marchants Hill Surrey
Windmill Hill East Sussex
Caythorpe Court Lincolnshire
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Day 1
15.30-17.00
Arrive and
unpack
Dinner
Evening
Introduction to Cheerleading from
BCA coaches
Day 2
Day 3
Breakfast
09.00-12.00
Motions, jumps and tumbling, stunts,
cheers and chants
Breakfast
09.00-10.30 Warm-up and recap
Lunch
15.30-17.00 Cheer dance
and stunt work
Dinner
Disco
Lunch
14.00-17.00
Review progress and
development
Dinner
Depart centre
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mediterranean
watersports
Let the sea inspire
What better way to motivate and engage your students than with
a PGL trip to the Med?
You’ll bring back confident, positive students who have enjoyed
a packed itinerary of watersports off superb beaches in France or
Spain; students who have benefited from the opportunities to learn
new skills; experience a new environment; students with a real sense
of their own achievement; who understand how perseverance leads
to success; students who have learned to believe they can.
How does it work?
All Day on the Water
Each activity session is normally scheduled for half a day. This allows
students to try out two different watersports every day; they will use
a range of craft including catamarans, Picos, windsurfers and sit-on
kayaks. Some will require teamwork, others focus on individual skills,
but all come with the expert tuition of our Watersports Instructors.
Your students will get the chance to learn specific sailing and
paddling skills; qualifications that can contribute to GCSE and BTEC
coursework.
Excursion Day
For cross-curricular enrichment, make the most of your stay with a
day out and about exploring the local area and places of interest.
Fun-packed Evenings
The fun doesn’t stop when the day’s activities are over. Our centre
teams lead evening entertainment to keep your students occupied,
including a nightly disco.
Mimosa Languedoc Coast
La Fosca Costa Brava
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OUR COURSES
A typical Med Watersports course (based at La Fosca, shorter durations available)
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 7
Day 8
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Arrive at La Fosca
(depart school day 1)
09.15-12.15
Banana Boats
09.15-12.15
Funboat Sailing
and Pico Sailing
09.15-12.15
Canoeing
09.15-12.15
All day excursion to
WaterWorld
09.15-12.15
Snorkelling at
Tossa de Mar
09.15-12.15
Catamaran Sailing
and Windsurfing
Lunch
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Topper
Sailing
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Catamaran Sailing
and Windsurfing
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Sit-on
Kayaks
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Snorkelling at
Tossa de Mar
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Funboat Sailing
and Pico Sailing
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Depart
(return home
day 9)
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La Fosca
Beach
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Have a Go
Show
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Day 6
Evening
Entertainment
Splash
Evening
Entertainment
Robot Wars
Evening
Entertainment
Beach Olympics
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Shopping at
Platja D’Aro
Evening
Entertainment
Talent Show
“
The experience for us all was outstanding.
What a fabulous learning and life
experience for our students!
”
The Bishops’ Bluecoat C of E High School
Awards & Qualifications
Pupils can take part in gaining the following NGB awards and qualifications which are often recognised by examination boards.
British Canoe Union Paddlepower Awards
◾ The Paddlepower Start award provides a framework for beginners in
their first sessions on the water.
Royal Yachting Association – Start Sailing
◾ Students learn the key skills of dinghy sailing to achieve
stage one of this award.
◾ Paddlepower Passport takes students through four progressive levels
British Sub-Aqua Club
◾ Students complete up to seven levels to gain the
Dolphin Snorkeller qualification.
covering Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences and
Supporting Knowledge.
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ardèche
adventure
The great outdoors just got greater
As you paddle through crystal clear waters and take in the full impact
of this beautiful part of France, it’s an awe-inspiring experience that
takes learning to a whole new level.
It’s a chance to discover and explore. Gain new skills. Even the chance
to gain a qualification in canoeing. But beyond that, it’s the invaluable
confidence; the renewed self-belief; the passion to succeed.
Because navigating the rapids along the twists and turns of the
beautiful Ardèche Gorge, under the watchful eye of our highly
experienced river teams, is truly a life-changing experience.
Land Adventure
Set off on a mountain bike through the vineyards into the picturesque
hills; visit the spectacular Orgnac caves, or trek along the River Cèze to
discover the stunning waterfalls at the Cascades du Sautadet. Or you
can stay right where you are and enjoy a range of exciting adventure
activities in the centre grounds – all supervised by PGL staff.
An Excursion Day
Out and about you’ll discover the local area and places of
interest – an ideal opportunity for cross-curricular enrichment.
NEW for 2015! Canyoning
An exhilarating journey through gorges, plunge pools and river beds.
How does it work?
River Adventure
Two or three days are spent enjoying the 30km descent of the
Ardèche River – camping under the stars on an overnight bivouac.
After learning the basics, students set off downstream in stages,
paddling in small groups, with a dedicated river team ensuring
everyone gets the most from their experience. There’s even more river
adventure with raft building and kayaking on the River Cèze.
Fun-packed Evenings
The fun doesn’t stop when the day’s activities are over. Our centre
teams lead evening entertainment sessions for everyone to enjoy.
Domaine de Segries Ardèche
Lou Valagran Cèze Valley
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OUR COURSES
A typical Ardèche Adventure course (based at Lou Valagran, shorter durations available)
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Arrive at Lou
Valagran (depart
school day 1)
09.15-12.15
Mountain Biking
09.15-12.15
Ardèche Descent
– depart Salavas
09.15-12.15
Ardèche Descent
09.15-12.15
Raft Building
09.15-21.00
All day excursion
to Waterworld
09.15-12.15
Hannibal Trek
Lunch
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Swim
14.1517.15
Kayaking
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Ardèche
Descent
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Ardèche Descent
– arrive St Martin
d’Ardèche
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Jacob’s
Ladder/
Archery
Lunch
14.1517.15
High
Ropes
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Depart
(return home
day 9)
Evening
Entertainment
Have a Go
Show
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Evening
Entertainment
Talk: Get ready
for the Ardèche!
Evening
Entertainment
Overnight Bivvy
Evening
Entertainment
Robot Wars
Day 6
Evening
Entertainment
Talent Show
Day 7
Day 8
“
The Ardèche decent, friendliness of staff
and enthusiasm of everyone were the
highlights of our trip.
”
Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College
◾ P
addlepower Passport takes students through four progressive
levels covering Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences
and Supporting Knowledge.
21
9 day
course from
£513
per pe
rson
based on just 35
paying students
two centre
adventure
The best of both worlds
You won’t be surprised to hear that our Two Centre Adventure is our
most popular overseas course. But you will be amazed at just how
much you can pack in to one trip.
How much your students can learn; how much they can achieve; how
much they can grow – in just a week out of school. With your time
split between the Ardèche and the Mediterranean, this course offers
opportunities to learn new skills in stunning surroundings.
Your students can benefit from the BSAC, BCU and RYA awards;
and enjoy both the river and the sea. Take in the dramatic landscape
of the Ardèche and enjoy all the watersports activities on the Med. An
action-packed experience, with the very best instruction. It’s a dream
combination. So why wouldn’t you?
How does it work?
Two Locations
Choose to visit either the Ardèche or the Mediterranean first (subject to
availability). You’ll spend approximately three-and-a-half days at each
location, which are a three hour coach journey apart. Most groups
make the most of the transfer between resorts as an excursion day.
Ardèche River Adventure
A two to three day, 30km, canoe descent through the spectacular
Ardèche Gorge; return to base at the end of each day or experience
the optional overnight bivouac (subject to availability and a
supplement).
Mediterranean Watersports
In a full watersports programme, your students will learn to sail a
range of craft including catamarans, windsurfers and sit-on kayaks.
Fun-packed Evenings
The day’s activities may be over, but the fun doesn’t stop there; our
centre teams lead evening entertainment sessions to keep everyone
busy – including a nightly disco.
Domaine de Segries Ardèche
Mimosa Languedoc Coast
40
42
A typical Two Centre Adventure course, shorter durations available
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Arrive at Segries
(depart school
day 1)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Depart for Mimosa
Breakfast
River Day 2
From Trois Eaux
to Le Mas 12km
River Day 3
From Le Mas
to Sauze Plage
14km
OUR COURSES
River Day 1
From Peach
Orchard to Trois
Eaux 4km
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
50/50
22
09.15-16.00
En-route visit, e.g.
Aqualand including
picnic lunch
Lunch
16.00-17.15
Arrival at
Mimosa
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Visit to Vallon
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Pool Olympics
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Get Your Own
Back
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
09.15-12.15
Catamarans/
Kayaks Mimosa
Beach
09.15-12.15
Windsurfing and
Raft Building
09.15-12.15
Ocean Rider
Mimosa Beach
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Snorkel
Black Sands
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Feva
Sailing
Mimosa
Beach
Lunch
14.15-17.15
Climbing/Abseiling
Mimosa Site
Dinner
Depart
(return home
day 9)
Dinner
Evening
Entertainment
Beach
Olympics
Evening
Entertainment
Superhero
Auction
Royal Yachting Association – Start Sailing
◾ Students learn the key skills of dinghy sailing to achieve
◾ Paddlepower Passport takes students through four progressive levels
British Sub-Aqua Club
◾ Students complete up to seven levels to gain the Dolphin
Snorkeller qualification.
covering Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences and
Supporting Knowledge.
stage one of this award.
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a cut above
the rest
Whether you’re away for a weekend, a week or longer, in the UK or
in France or Spain, a little comfort goes a long way, especially after
a busy day.
There’s choice: stay in purpose-built lodges, chalets, character
mansion houses; or, for the ultimate outdoor experience, our tented
villages are exceptional value and great fun!
There’s adventure: smaller activity groups and more adventure bases
mean each individual gets more time doing the things they came to do
– and less time waiting their turn.
There’s comfort: after an energetic day outdoors, retreat to a cosy
single or twin room (usually en suite), conveniently close to your group;
they’ll also enjoy comfortable 4-6 bedded rooms.
Relax in the leaders’ lounge; enjoy complimentary tea and coffee;
there’s usually a bar, a TV lounge, meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi too.
And for your group, there’s plenty of outdoor space to enjoy; games
and sports areas – in fact everything you’d expect, and more.
Some of our larger centres also have swimming pools and sports halls,
and if you’re staying in the south of France or Spain, there are picnic
areas and shaded dining facilities so you can make the most of being
outdoors with your group.
And good food: all our meals are freshly cooked and accompanied by
generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad, as well as plenty of
carbohydrate for energy.
OUR CENTRES
So, if what you want is a centre that’s a cut above the rest, why look
anywhere else?
France
UK
24
Spain
25
marchants hill
M25
surrey
London
M4
A34
M3
A23
A21
a hop, skip and a jump from London
A3
Southampton
M27
Portsmouth
A31
When you first take in the breathtaking landscape of the Devil’s Punchbowl at the edge of
Marchants Hill, it’s easy to forget you’re so close to the capital.
Marchants Hill is a popular rural retreat, with plenty of open space (45 acres of it to be exact),
lodge style accommodation, a lake for watersports and hiking opportunities to explore the
beautiful surroundings.
Hastings
Brighton
Accommodation
Lodges
Pupils: En suite rooms sleep 6
Teachers: Single or twin en suite
rooms
Bethany House
Activities
abseiling aeroball archery bikeability challenge course climbing eco trail
fencing first aid giant swing hiking jacob’s ladder low level ropes course
orienteering powerfan® problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting
sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire
This converted convent provides selfcontained accommodation for groups
and has a capacity of 94
Pupils: En suite rooms sleep 4-8
rooms
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/marchantshill
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
OUR CENTRES
Personal Development 12-13
Street Dance16
Cheerleading17
Facilities
Classrooms
Shop
Common/games
room
Sports hall
Disco/indoor
area
Teachers’ lounge
Large playing
field
26
Teachers’ bar
London
windmill hill
A23
A22
Crawley
east sussex
Royal Tunbridge
A26 Wells
A2070
A23
Rye
Lewes
A22
Hailsham
on the beaten track
Brighton
Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool and enjoy watching your group test their BMX skills on
our purpose-built ‘rhythm’ track. Located close to the coast on the picturesque Sussex Downs,
Windmill Hill is a popular destination for schools from London and surrounding areas.
There are plenty of adventure activity bases in the centre grounds plus a 2,000m2 indoor sports
hall and heated outdoor pool.
Activities
M20
A21
M23
*May-Sept
A259
Hastings
Eastbourne
Accommodation
Lodges
Pupils: En suite rooms, sleeping 5-6
Teachers: Twin en suite rooms
**Half-day
aquafun*
archery
bmx
canoeing
fencing
giant swing hiking**
jacob’s ladder
orienteering
problem solving
raft building
rifle shooting
sensory trail
sports and team games
trapeze
tunnel trail
zip wire
abseiling
aeroball
challenge course
all aboard
climbing
eco trail
Facilities
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/windmillhill
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Cheerleading17
Classrooms
Seminar rooms
Heated outdoor
swimming pool
(May-Sept)
Sports hall
Lakes
Recreation and
shop area
Sports pitches
Teachers’ bar
Teachers’
lounges
27
little canada
M5
M4
M4
M25
Bristol
isle of wight
A34
Weston-Super-Mare
M5
M3
A3
A303
Southampton
a place to discover
A27
Portsmouth
A35
Isle of Wight
Weymouth
With its woodland log cabins on the banks of Wootton Creek, it’s easy to see how Little Canada
got its name.
Originally inspired by a village in British Columbia, this picturesque centre has private access to
the water, making it ideal for watersports. There’s an exciting range of land-based activities too.
Accommodation
Log Cabins
Teachers: Single, twin or triple en suite
cabins
Woodlands House
Activities
*Indoor pool **Indoor and outdoor
Teachers: Single or twin rooms
all aboard aquafun*
archery beach walk canoeing cat walk challenge course
fencing first aid giant swing hiking jacob’s ladder kayaking
keelboat sailing low level ropes course matrix nature trail orienteering pop mobility problem solving
quad biking raft building sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze tunnel trail zip wire
abseiling
aeroball
circus skills
climbing** dragon boating
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/little-canada
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
OUR CENTRES
Facilities
Classrooms
Shop
ICT facilities
Sports hall
Indoor Activity
Zone
Teachers’ bar
Indoor swimming
pool
28
Teachers’ lounge
osmington bay
M5
M4
dorset
M25
A34
Weston-Super-Mare
M5
M3
A3
A303
Southampton
A27
Portsmouth
beside the seaside
A35
Weymouth
It’s where “we do like to be”, and so will you and your group. Located at the heart of the
Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site, near Weymouth, Osmington Bay has direct access to the
beach which is ideal for the explorers in your group.
Any budding Olympians will also be thrilled to discover that our watersports take place at the
Portland Bay Olympic venue nearby. You’ll also get a great view of the sea from the centre, and
an even better one from the top of the Giant Swing...if you dare!
Activities
M4
Bristol
* May - Oct
Accommodation
Chalets
Pupils: En suite rooms, sleeping 4-6
rooms
** On or off-site
beach walk
climbing* dragon boating* fencing first aid
giant swing hiking
jacob’s ladder
kayaking* keelboat sailing* low level ropes course
mountain biking orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building** rifle shooting
sensory trail sports and team games street surfing survivor trapeze tunnel trail zip wire
abseiling
aeroball
archery
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/osmingtonbay
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Facilities
Classrooms
Sports hall
ICT facilities
Teachers’ bar
Indoor Activity
Zone
Teachers’ lounge
Shop
29
barton hall
Swansea
Cardiff
M4
M4
Bristol
Weston-Super-Mare
south devon
M5
A361
Taunton
A39
A303
A35
A35
Exeter
Weymouth
sea, ski and torquay!
Plymouth
Torquay
A38
At the heart of the English Riviera with views to Torquay, blue flag beaches and Dartmoor close
by it’s easy to see why Barton Hall is popular with groups of all ages.
There’s a heated outdoor swimming pool, an on-site lake for watersports, and for groups
wanting to get some winter sports practice, there’s even a dry ski slope!
Accommodation
Main House
Teachers: En suite twin rooms
Chalets
Activities
*Supplement applies
abseiling aeroball all aboard aquafun archery canoeing challenge course climbing coastal walk
crate challenge dry slope skiing* eco trail fencing first aid giant swing jacob’s ladder
low level ropes course
mountain biking nature trail orienteering problem solving quad biking
raft building sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze vertical challenge zip wire
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/barton
Facilities
Courses available
Indoor Activity
Zone
Shop
Lake
Meeting rooms
Teachers’ lounge
OUR CENTRES
Multi-Activity
Netball
30
10-11
14
Outdoor heated
swimming pool
Teachers’ bar
beam house
Swansea
Weston-Super-Mare
M5
A361
blokarting
A35
A35
Weymouth
Plymouth
Torquay
A38
Devon’s coast-to-coast cycle path, the Tarka Trail, runs close by and provides picturesque
views for groups enjoying a day out mountain biking.
archery
A303
Exeter
Here’s the place to go for surfing and boarding. Near Bideford in north Devon, close to the
beach and surf school at Westward Ho!, Beam House is set in a beautiful wooded valley
surrounded on three sides by the River Torridge.
aeroball
Taunton
A39
on the crest of a wave
abseiling
M4
Bristol
north devon
Activities
Cardiff
M4
bodyboarding
challenge course
Accommodation
Pupils: Rooms with bunk beds sleep
6-16, with toilets and showers close
by
Teachers: Twin and triple en suite
rooms
climbing
high ropes course
kite flying
mountain biking
orienteering problem solving quad biking rifle shooting sensory trail
sports and team games
street surfing
surfing
survivor
trapeze
zip wire
coastal walk eco trail
fencing
first aid
Facilities
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/beamhouse
Disco/communal
area
Courses available
Multi-Activity
Drying room
Shop
Teachers’ lounge
10-11
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liddington
M42
A438
wiltshire
Hereford
A49
Cheltenham
M50
Gloucester
A40
M40
A40
A417
Swansea
wide open spaces
M5
Cardiff
Oxford
A419
Swindon
M4
M4
M4
M4
Bristol
M5
With acres of space to enjoy, Liddington is one of our biggest centres. Conveniently located
just minutes from the M4 near Swindon, this former hotel and conference centre has been
fully adapted to provide excellent accommodation and the very best in outdoor activities.
Recent investment has resulted in new accommodation units, an extended dining hall, extra
activity bases and an additional lake for watersports.
There’s plenty of indoor space for social time and study while the extensive grounds feature
lakes for watersports and a unique treetop study trail.
Activities
canoeing
crate challenge fencing first aid
giant swing jacob’s ladder challenge course mountain biking nature trail orienteering
problem solving quad biking raft building sensory trail sports and team games
survivor trapeze treetop study trail tunnel trail vertical challenge zip wire
abseiling
aeroball
archery
climbing
Accommodation
Purpose-built accommodation
blocks
Teachers: Single or twin en suite rooms
King Edward’s House
Converted country house within the
grounds
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/pglliddington
Courses available
Multi-Activity10-11
OUR CENTRES
Personal Development12-13
Netball
14
Manchester United
Soccer Schools
15
Facilities
Classrooms
Common room
Drying rooms
Floodlit sports
pitch
Football pitches
Gym
Lakes
32
Lecture theatres
Meeting rooms
Netball courts
Shop
Teachers’ bar
Teachers’
lounges
boreatton park
Liverpool
Manchester
M62
A55
shropshire
M56
M53
Chester
M6
Wrexham
A5
spoilt for choice
Shrewsbury
M54
Telford
Birmingham
A49
M42
Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Boreatton Park is ideal for groups of all sizes.
The huge 250 acre grounds offer a wide choice of activities.
There’s a sports hall, three lakes for watersports and even an indoor swimming pool. What more
could you want?
M6
Accommodation
Mansion House
6-14. Showers and toilets located
close by
Lodges
Activities
abseiling
*Supplement applies
aeroball
fencing giant swing
orienteering
sensory trail
aquafun
archery
high ropes course
canoeing
history trail
jacob’s ladder
problem solving quad
sports and team games survivor
pony trekking*
challenge course
biking
trapeze
kayaking
eco trail
climbing
raft building rifle
vertical challenge
shooting
zip wire
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/boreattonpark
Tents
Chalet-style tents with solid bases and
frame beds
Pupils: 4 per tent
Teachers: 1 or 2 per tent. Showers
and toilets are located close by with
separate facilities for teachers
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Netball
14
Street Dance
16
Cheerleading
17
Manchester United 15
Soccer Schools
Facilities
Classrooms
Meeting rooms
Drying rooms
Netball courts
Football pitches
and playing fields
Shop
Heated indoor
swimming pool
Teachers’ bar
and lounges
Sports hall
33
tregoyd house &
llwyn filly brecon beacons
a welcome in the hillside
M42
Hereford
A438
A49
Gloucester
A40
M40
Cheltenham
M50
A40
A417
Swansea
M5
Cardiff
Oxford
A419
Swindon
M4
M4
M4
M4
Bristol
M5
Tregoyd House is located in the dramatic Black Mountains, part of the Brecon Beacons National
Park. You’ll love its rural, ‘away-from-it-all’ feel and the seven acres of grounds filled with
exciting adventure activities.
Accommodation
Better still, you’ll enjoy the uniquely beautiful surroundings while canoeing the picturesque River
Wye or doing watersports on the nearby private lake. Looking for sole occupancy? Why not
stay at Llwyn Filly, a cosy converted farmhouse just 5 minutes away.
8-18 Showers and toilets located
close by
Activities
first
Teachers: Twin or triple en suite rooms
Llwyn Filly Dormitories
*Supplement applies
canoeing challenge
course climbing eco trail
aid hiking history trail jacob’s ladder kayaking orienteering
pony trekking* problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting
sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire
abseiling
fencing
Tregoyd Dormitories
archery
6-16, showers and toilets close by
Teachers: Single or twin rooms
Showers and toilets located close by
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/tregoydhouse or /llwynfilly
Courses available
OUR CENTRES
Multi-Activity
10-11
Facilities
Tregoyd
Common room
Llwyn Filly
Drying room
Drying room
Games field
Indoor & outdoor
games areas
Lake
Shop
Teachers’ lounge
Teachers’ lounge
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Shop
hillcrest
M42
A438
herefordshire
Hereford
Cheltenham
M50
Gloucester
A40
M40
A40
A417
Swansea
the perfect introduction
M5
Cardiff
Oxford
A419
Swindon
M4
M4
M4
M4
Bristol
Hillcrest is a former salmon fishing lodge close to the River Wye. Its relatively small size and
homely atmosphere make it a popular choice with many groups.
But don’t let its size deceive you; there’s plenty of outdoor space to enjoy and lots of
opportunities for your students to develop and enjoy learning new skills.
M5
Accommodation
Dormitories
6-16 Showers and toilets located
close by
Teachers: Single or twin rooms, en
suite or with private facilities nearby
Activities
abseiling aeroball archery canoeing challenge course climbing dragon boating eco trail
fencing first aid forest trail history trail kayaking low level ropes course orienteering problem solving
quad biking raft building rifle shooting sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/pglhillcrest
Facilities
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Basketball court
Drying room
Floodlit playing
field
Pupils’ common
room
Shop
Teachers’ lounge
Indoor space
35
caythorpe court
A180
M180
M18
Grimsby
Sheffield
lincolnshire
M16
Lincoln
M1
A1
A52
you can see for miles
Skegness
A15
Leicester
Peterborough
Caythorpe Court is perfect for groups, large or small, seeking an escape to the country. There’s
a beautiful Grade II listed mansion house to enjoy, surrounded by 65 acres of grounds with
lakes for watersports and all the adventure activities you’d expect from PGL.
For groups looking for a variety of accommodation options there’s a choice of comfortable,
single occupancy blocks, lodges, or tents in the summer.
Accommodation
Single occupancy can be requested
for some blocks – subject to minimum
numbers
Activities
abseiling
aeroball
orienteering
problem
Tented Village
all
aboard
archery
challenge
course
giant swing high ropes course jacob’s ladder kayaking
solving
quad
biking
raft
building
rifle
climbing
fencing
shooting
sensory
sports and team games survivor trapeze Tunnel Trail vertical challenge
trail
zip wire
Chalet-style tents with solid bases and
frame beds
Pupils: 4-6 per tent
Teachers: 1 or 2 per tent
Adjacent shower and toilet facilities
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/caythorpecourt
Courses available
OUR CENTRES
Multi-Activity
10-11
Street Dance
16
Cheerleading
17
Facilities
Classrooms
Shop
Football pitch
and playing fields
Sports hall
Lake
Meeting rooms
36
Teachers’ bar
and lounges
winmarleigh hall
M6
Lancaster
lancashire
Fleetwood
Garstang
a winning combination
M55
M6
Blackpool
A585
A584
Winmarleigh Hall is a great location for schools in the north west of England, offering a rural
retreat in 50 acres of gardens and woodland near the Forest of Bowland.
Enjoy the many original features of this Victorian country house combined with its modern
facilities. There is an on-site lake for watersports and a floodlit activity area, plus plenty of
classroom space for your group to take advantage of.
Blackburn
Preston
Accommodation
Pupils: A range of accommodation, all
en suite, sleeping 2-10
Activities
abseiling all aboard archery bouldering wall canoeing climbing fencing
giant swing high ropes course jacob’s ladder low level ropes course
orienteering problem solving
quad biking
raft building
sensory trail
survivor team challenge trapeze vertical challenge
zip wire
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/winmarleighhall
Facilities
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Drying rooms
Shop
Floodlit activity
areas
Teachers’ bar
Football pitch
Teachers’
lounges
Games rooms
Lake
37
dalguise
Dundee
perthshire
A90
Perth
an inspiring highland hideaway
A9
M90
Stirling
This 18th century mansion house stands in a tranquil wooded valley five miles north of Dunkeld.
Beatrix Potter spent her childhood holidays here in the 19th century and is said to have found
inspiration for her books from exploring the beautiful countryside nearby.
Today, features include an on-site lake and a sports dome in the grounds for indoor activities.
Accommodation
M9
The Lodges
M8
Glasgow
Edinburgh
The Stables
M74
Kilmarnock
Teachers: En suite single or twin rooms
Activities
*Mar-Oct
**Forest hike
abseiling
archery
canoeing* cat walk challenge course climbing fencing
first aid giant swing hiking** history trail jacob’s ladder mountain biking nature trail
orienteering
problem solving quad biking raft building* rifle shooting sensory trail
sequoia scramble sports and team games survivor trapeze tree climb zip wire
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/pgldalguise
Courses available
OUR CENTRES
Multi-Activity
10-11
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Facilities
Classrooms
Meeting rooms
Indoor games
areas
Shop
Lake
Teachers’ lounge
Sports dome
A68
Perth
A9
M90
loch ranza
Stirling
M9
Dumbarton
isle of arran
M8
Glasgow
M8
M77
M74
Ardrossan
A738
the hills are alive
Isle of
Arran
...with the sound of students enjoying the outdoors! Loch Ranza stands at the northern end of
the beautiful Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde.
The landscape here is stunning and the centre itself is perfectly placed to make the most of its
surroundings.
A71
Irvine
Kilmarnock
Accommodation
Pupils: Dormitories and smaller shared
rooms close to shower and toilet
facilities
Teachers: Single or twin rooms, mostly
en suite
Activities
abseiling
*On the nearby sea loch
archery
mountain walking
canoeing*
orienteering
climbing
raft building*
gorge walking mountain biking
shoreline safari survivor wildlife walk
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/lochranza
Facilities
Courses available
Multi-Activity
10-11
Field Studies – request
a dedicated Field Studies
brochure or visit
www.pgl.co.uk/fieldstudies
Classrooms
Shop
Common room
Teachers’ lounge
Drying room
Games room
ICT facilities
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Ed
N10
Limoges
domaine de
segries ardèche
Angoulême
A20
A71
Vallon
N10
A89
Brive-La-Gailarde
A89
Bordeaux
A75
Bergerac
gateway to the gorge
Pont-Saint-Esprit
A20
Goudargues
A62
A7
Orange
N86
N10
Parc Naturel
Regional Des Landes
De Gascogne
Alés
A woodland glade beside a converted farmhouse provides shade for our
chalets and tents deep
Montauban
in the heart of the Ardèche region. Domaine de Segries (known as ‘Segs’) is owned and run by
PGL, and is your base for a river trip of a lifetime through the spectacular Ardèche Gorge.
A9
A750
A64
Activities On-Site
trapeze volleyball
Activities Off-Site
canoeing
caving
excursions
NEW for 2015 canyoning
Farmhouse
Valras-Plage
problem solving sports and team games
E-15
mountain biking
river bivouac
C-25
Pupils: 6-10 bedded rooms with
toilets and showers nearby
Béziers
A61
A9
all aboard archery climbing jacob’s ladder
swimming
Accommodation
A9
Once you’re back from the river there are plenty of adventure activities at the centre
to
Carcassonne
Bayonne
challenge and inspire, plus an outdoor
swimming pool, football pitch and volleyball court.
Tarbes
Avignon
Montpellier
A75
A64
Roquemaure
A75
Toulouse
Dax
A7
Lirac
A20
A62
sit-on kayaks
Figueres
AP-7
Girona
AP-7
E-15
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/segries
Marseille
Teachers: Twin, en suite rooms
Tent Village
Pupils: Modern tents with solid frame
beds sleep 4
Teachers: 4-berth, en suite chalets
with fridge and hot drink facilities.
Separate toilet and shower block
Chalet Village
Pupils: En suite wooden chalets
sleep 4-6
Teachers: En suite 4-berth chalets
with 2 bedrooms, fridge, sink and
living area
OUR CENTRES
Courses available
Ardèche Adventure
20-21
Two Centre
Adventure
22-23
Travel by coach or air available
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Facilities
Outdoor
swimming pool
Bar and disco
area
Football and
volleyball pitches
Teachers’ staff
room with fridge
and hot drinks
facilities
Modern toilet
and shower
facilities
Shaded dining
area
Toulon
N10
Limoges
Angoulême
A20
A71
Vallon
N10
lou valagran
A89
A89
Bordeaux
cèze valley
a riverside idyll
A75
Bergerac
Pont-Saint-Esprit
A20
Goudargues
A62
A7
Orange
N86
N10
Parc Naturel
Regional Des Landes
De Gascogne
Alés
A9
Montauban
Montpellier
A75
A64
A64
A9
Marseille
Béziers
A61
climbing
Activities Off-Site
jacob’s ladder
canoeing excursions hannibal trek
NEW for 2015 canyoning
problem solving
Accommodation
Tou
Valras-Plage
Waterfalls, vineyards, historic caves and picturesque hillsides are all within easy reach, or you
can relax and enjoy a range of exciting adventure activities in the centre grounds.
vertical challenge volleyball
Avignon
A750
The River Cèze flows gently past our three self-contained
chalet ‘villages’ surrounded by
Dax
Carcassonne
trees. Lou Valagran is the perfect place to experience the best the Ardèche region
has to offer,
Bayonne
including the canoe descent of the spectacular Ardèche
Gorge.
Tarbes
abseiling archery
Roquemaure
A75
Toulouse
Activities On-Site
A7
Lirac
A20
A62
A9
sports and team games trapeze
E-15
Pupils: Purpose-built chalets sleeping
up to 6 students, equipped with
modern comfortable bunk beds and
electric lighting.
Teachers: Twin-bedded chalets
with electricity, fridge and hot drinks
facilities. Terrace and patio furniture
Chalet villages are positioned in
well-shaded areas.
Figueres
C-25
mountain biking
raft building
AP-7
Girona
AP-7
river bivouac
sit-on kayaks
E-15
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/valagran
Courses available
Ardèche Adventure 20-21
Facilities
3 ‘villages’ with
wooden
chalet
accommodation
On-site bar
Shop
Riverside
recreation area
with table tennis
Shaded dining
area overlooking
the river
Modern toilet
and shower
facilities
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N10
Limoges
Angoulême
A20
Saint - Etienne
A71
N10
A89
Clermont-Ferrand
Brive-La-Gailarde
A89
Bordeaux
Pont-Saint-Esprit
A75
Bergerac
Cornillon
A20
N86
A7
A62
Bagnols-sur-Cèze
N580
Orang
N86
mimosa
N10
Parc Naturel
Regional Des Landes
De Gascogne
A
Lirac
A20
A62
A9
Montauban
A750
languedoc coast
Bayonne
A75
A9
Toulouse
Dax
Montpellier
Carcassonne
A64
Béziers
A64
A61
Tarbes
Valras-Plage
watersports on your doorstep
A9
Step outside your tent village at Mimosa and you’re practically straight onto the long,
uncrowded sandy beach, where exciting, all-day programmes of watersports await you and
your group at this perfectly placed coastal location.
Accommodation
Pupils: Modern tents equipped with
Figueres
solid frame beds,
sleep 4
E-15
This PGL owned and run centre comprises six ‘villages’ with tents and chalets, each with its
own central meeting area, and a shaded dining area next to the terrace and bar.
C-25
Teachers: 5-berth, en suite chalets
Girona
with living
and kitchen area and large
veranda overlooking your tent village
AP-7
AP-7
E-15
Activities
abseiling archery banana boat bodyboarding
catamaran sailing
climbing dinghy sailing
excursions kite flying problem solving
raft building
sit-on kayaks
sports and team games swimming volleyball windsurfing
snorkelling
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/mimosa
OUR CENTRES
Courses available
Mediterranean
Watersports
18-19
Two Centre
Adventure
22-23
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Roquem
A75
Facilities
Easy access
onto a sandy
and spacious
beach
Indoor
entertainment
area with bar
and terrace
Modern toilet
and shower
facilities
Shaded dining
area overlooking
the grounds
Avign
A89
Clermont-Ferrand
Brive-La-Gailarde
A89
Bordeaux
A75
Bergerac
A20
A62
Ba
N10
Parc Naturel
Regional Des Landes
De Gascogne
A20
A62
A75
Montauban
A750
A75
A9
Toulouse
Dax
Mon
Carcassonne
Bayonne
A64
Béziers
A64
A61
Tarbes
Valras-Plage
A9
la fosca
E-15
costa brava
Figueres
C-25
Girona
AP-7
in the mood for the med?
E-15
Barcelona
For a thrilling watersports programme on the Mediterranean, La Fosca is the place to be. PGL
has its own section at Camping Kings, an International campsite on the Costa Brava.
Each tent village has its own central meeting area with open space and picnic benches for
relaxing. In an action-packed week you’ll enjoy a range of watersports at three fantastic
beaches or for a day out of the water there’s plenty to explore nearby including the ancient
walled city of Girona and the Dalí museum at Figueres.
bodyboarding canoeing catamaran sailing dinghy sailing
problem solving sit-on kayaks snorkelling sports and team games
banana boat
stand up paddle surfing swimming
Accommodation
Tent Villages
Pupils: Modern tents equipped with
solid frame beds, sleep 4
Teachers: Large, 4-berth chalet-style
tents with hot drink facilities and fridge
Cabin Village
Activities
excursions
AP-7
Teachers & Students: En suite cabins
with 2 bedrooms, sleeping up to 5
with living area and front terrace
windsurfing
For full details of this centre and activities visit www.pgl.co.uk/lafosca
Courses available
Mediterranean
Watersports
18-19
Facilities
Large on-site
swimming pool
PGL’s own
catering and
dining facilities
Site supermarket
Large restaurant
with bar and
disco
Modern toilet
and shower
facilities
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party leader information
We want to make the process of booking and organising your trip as smooth and straightforward for you as possible. Whether you have booked
with us before, or this is your first time, our Reservations Advisors are just a phone call away and ready to help and advise. If you have any
questions and cannot find the answers here, please contact us directly and we will be delighted to help.
Our centres are approved for use by schools like yours
We are supported by Local Authorities and governing bodies throughout
the UK and every year thousands of schools choose PGL to run their
curriculum-based adventure and adventure study trips.
PGL courses are linked to your curriculum
All our courses are linked to the curriculum through our unique learnlinkTM
resource. Visit www.pgl.co.uk/learnlink for more information.
Our ABTA membership means you can book with confidence
PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefit from
ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. Many of the travel products we
offer are protected in the event of the financial failure of the company so
please ask us about the protection which applies to your booking.
Comprehensive support from PGL staff
Our Customer Support Team at our Head Office in Herefordshire will
ensure the smooth running and coordination of your booking, from initial
enquiry and planning through to completion. Our Customer Support
Team will be happy to discuss any aspect of your travel plans and offer
guidance and advice.
Full support from PGL centre staff
Once you arrive at your PGL Centre there is a whole team of
professional, trained staff dedicated to looking after you and
your group.
Organising your trip
Once you’ve made a no-obligation provisional booking we’ll send you a
Party Leader Booking Pack containing useful information and material to
help you promote your trip in school.
TEACHER GUIDE
Your family can come too
We offer FREE places for Party Leaders, plus concessionary places for
their families. In the UK the Party Leader’s partner and up to 2 of their
children, aged 16 or under may travel at 50% of the pupil price. This also
applies to trips to France and Spain where the minimum numbers of 35
full paying passengers per coach are achieved. Concessionary places
are limited to a maximum of 10% of the full paying party size and are not
included when calculating free place allocations or minimum party sizes.
Preview Visits
We invite first-time bookers and teachers who are not familiar with the
PGL experience to inspect our centres and attend our free Preview
Weekends at PGL centres in the UK.
For more details including preview visits to our centres in France and
Spain see www.pgl.co.uk/previews
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My PGL
www.pgl.co.uk/mypgl
Once you have made a no-obligation provisional booking you can
access “My PGL”, our online facility which provides you with a
range of essential information and documents which will help make
organising your school trip as simple and as straightforward as
possible. My PGL allows you to access and monitor your booking
details at any time including your payment schedule and group
numbers. You can also download the forms and documents required
to administer your booking, including:
◾ Insurance Policy Documents
◾ Centre Directions
◾ Activity Description Sheets
◾ Risk Assessments
◾ Party Leader Guides
◾ Code of Practice
◾ Names and Activity Group List
◾ PowerPoint Presentations
◾ Information Leaflets
“
The booking process was excellent - so
much help provided, I don’t know what
I’d have done without my trip organiser.
Hedingham School
”
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safety & security faqs
Q.Do you comply with DfE safety guidelines?
A. Yes, we comply with the current DfE guidance relating to the health
and safety of pupils on educational visits. In addition, our centres and
operational procedures are inspected and accredited by the British
Activity Providers Association, the Council for Learning Outside the
Classroom, the British Canoe Union and the Royal Yachting Association
as appropriate.
TEACHER GUIDE
Q.Does PGL hold the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality
Badge?
A. Yes we do. The Quality Badge is awarded to providers who not only
pledge to engage in high quality learning outside the classroom, but can
also demonstrate its fulfilment in practice. In accordance with the Learning
Outside the Classroom quality indicators, you can be sure that at a PGL
centre we:
◾
have a process in place to assist users to plan the learning experience
effectively
◾
provide accurate information about our offer
◾
provide activities, experience or resources which meet
learner needs
◾
review the experience and act on feedback
◾
meet the needs of our customers
◾
have safety management processes in place to manage
risk effectively
Q.Are your centres recognised by National
Governing Bodies (NGBs)?
A. Yes, canoeing at all centres is approved by the British Canoe Union
(BCU). Sailing at Little Canada, Osmington Bay, Mimosa and La Fosca
is run to Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised standards. We are
also subject to the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996 which
apply to activities taking place in potentially hazardous open environment
situations. PGL has been inspected and licensed to operate the following:
◾
Dalguise – Hill Walking and Mountaineering; Rock Climbing; Abseiling;
Kayaking; Raft Building, Canoeing
◾
Boreatton Park – Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Hill Walking and
Mountaineering
◾
Hillcrest – Kayaking and Canoeing on Drummonds Dub Lake and the
River Wye; Dragon Boating and Raft Building on Drummonds Dub
Lake
◾
Little Canada – Kayaking; Canoeing; Sailing; Dragon Boating; Raft
Building
◾
Tregoyd House – Canoeing, Kayaking, Raft Building, Rock Climbing;
Abseiling
◾
Osmington Bay – Kayaking; Dragon Boating; Raft Building; Rock
Climbing, Sailing, Abseiling
◾
Loch Ranza – Hill Walking and Mountaineering, Abseiling; Ghyll
Scrambling; Off Road Cycling, Rock Climbing, Rafting, Canoeing
Other activities cannot be licensed however we have
submitted our centres to voluntary inspection by the British
Activity Providers Association.
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Q.Are your centres abroad licensed?
A. The Adventure Activity Licensing Regulations 1996 have no legal
jurisdiction overseas, but we have adopted any relevant safety principles
in the operation of our French and Spanish centres, which we also subject
to inspection by the British Activity Providers Association and the Council
for Learning Outside the Classroom.
Q.Can you provide risk assessments?
A. Yes, risk assessments of each centre are frequently reviewed and
cover all aspects of our operation including our centre facilities and
activities. We produce a Code of Practice document* which outlines our
main policies. A summary of risk assessments is available on our website
www.pgl.co.uk/ra
Q.Can Party Leaders inspect the centres for themselves?
A. UK: Our UK Centres offer a number of preview weekends
throughout the year for Party Leaders who are new to PGL.
Please visit www.pgl.co.uk/previews for further information.
A. France and Spain: Yes, we actively encourage preview visits to our
French and Spanish centres during our operating season. We particularly
encourage Party Leaders who are new to PGL to take a trip. The Party
Leader and a colleague usually travel with another school party and
shadow their course. Please contact us for further details.
Q.How are your centre staff recruited and trained?
A. All new applicants are offered contracts subject to enhanced checks
made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Barred List
check (which replaces List 99); satisfactory completion of training and a
probationary period. It is not possible to check applicants from overseas
via the DBS so we require an Overseas Police Check from their home
nation. Over 50% of staff return each year. For those eligible we undertake
a new Barred List check annually. The recruitment process is as follows:
1. Detailed application form completed and submitted.
2. Vetted by a Head Office Recruitment Officer.
3. Verification of all references, Barred List and DBS checked.
4.New applicants for Instructional and Group Leading jobs
are required to pass a 10 day residential selection and
training course.
5. Original qualification certificates checked.
6.Candidates undergo a compulsory probationary period
lasting a minimum of 2 weeks.
7. Job offer confirmed.
8.Ongoing support, development training and assessment
under the supervision of Senior Instructors.
Awards for our training
PGL is an Approved Work Based Learning Training Provider and has
accreditation with Edexcel and 1st4Sport Qualifications. Our commitment
to in-house training development has been recognised by Ofsted and
SkillsActive.
The air holidays and flights shown are provided by PGL Air Travel Ltd and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no. 4630).
Q.Are all your instructors qualified?
A. Where activities take place in an “open” environment, we adhere to
National Governing Body (NGB) guidelines on staff qualifications, staff
to pupil ratios and operational procedures. Where activities take place in
the “closed” environment of our centre grounds, instructors will hold an
NGB qualification or, in the absence of an appropriate award, will have
received verified in-house training or been assessed to the satisfaction
of a person appropriately qualified with the relevant NGB. We have
permanent, highly qualified, senior staff who are responsible for delivering
in-house training and assessment, as well as setting up courses with
appropriate NGBs. In France and Spain, any local instructors employed
by PGL to deliver any activities are qualified to local governing body
standards.
Q.What are your Activity Operating Procedures?
A. These procedures are documented in three documents –
our Generic Instructing Standards (GIS), Minimum Operating Standards
(MOS) and the Site Specific Operating Procedures (SSOP) for the centre.
Each instructor is trained and assessed in the fulfilment of these to
the required level. We clearly define the competencies required of staff
undertaking different levels of responsibility within the programme. The
operating procedures conform to NGB guidelines where these are
relevant to the safe conduct of the activity at the level being undertaken.
Q.Is it possible to be supplied with staff qualifications?
A. Yes, the Staff Competence Matrix in our Codes of Practice*
indicates the level of staff competence guaranteed. The names and
qualifications of all staff are available to Party Leaders during your stay.
Q. What are your staff to guest ratios during activity sessions?
A. Our staff to guest ratios range from 1:1 (abseiling) to 1:24
(ballsports) depending on the centre and environment where the
activities take place. Full details of all staff to guest ratios are detailed in
our Codes of Practice*.
Q.Should all participants be able to swim?
A. Swimming ability should be indicated for all participants at the time of
booking. Lifejackets or buoyancy aids are always worn for water sports,
except for body-boarding, surfing and snorkelling sessions, where if
participants are able to swim 50 metres or more, they are not required to
wear them. For all water based activities participants must be waterconfident in a lifejacket or buoyancy aid. Water-confident is defined as:
◾
ability to duck head underwater.
◾
confidently swim 15 metres in a lifejacket or buoyancy aid without
signs of panic.
Party Leaders are advised to check that the PGL Policy conforms to
their Local Authority Guidelines. Alternative activities are available for nonwater-confident participants at most centres.
Q.What specialist equipment is supplied by PGL?
A. All specialist equipment is supplied by PGL and is appropriate for
the size of the participating pupils. All equipment meets BS or CEN
standards. Equipment used in our programmes is carefully selected by
experts in our Purchasing Department in consultation with our technical
advisors. Equipment is tested regularly and maintenance reports are
closely scrutinised to ensure that high standards are consistently
maintained.
Any suppliers of activities not run by PGL are contracted to provide
equipment that meets CEN standards or the local relevant standard.
Checks are carried out regularly by PGL to inspect suppliers’ equipment.
Q.What happens in the case of an accident or illness of one of
my party?
A. On PGL centres, all participants are accompanied by, or
have access to, at least one person with a current nationally recognised
first aid qualification. Each of our centres has a supervised sickbay and/
or medical/first aid facility. We have established good relationships with
local doctors, dentists and hospitals in proximity to all our centres. Our
staff are aware of procedures to be followed in dealing with an accident or
emergency, but they will liaise closely with you to ensure that we comply
with your wishes. Records are kept of any accidents or incidents.
Q.Who is responsible for the group’s behaviour and welfare?
A. You, as Party Leader, are in loco parentis, so are ultimately
responsible for their behaviour and welfare. Clear handover and hand
back procedures should be followed between yourselves and our staff.
Our “Codes of Conduct” are included in the Codes of Practice*. Our
centre management is responsible for ensuring that all visiting groups
adhere to this code for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment.
Q.Do you have fire drills on centre?
A. On arrival all guests receive a fire safety briefing and are shown
emergency exits and meeting points as well as the evacuation
procedures. These will include the role of the Party Leader, who is
responsible for evacuation and assembly of their party. A full fire drill
including all children, teachers, party leaders and staff is available on
request. For UK centres, a fire risk assessment has been completed
for each centre, as required by law. Each PGL centre is also subject to
a regular detailed safety audit to ensure that standards are constantly
maintained. Overseas centres are subject to local inspection.
Q.Do all coaches have seatbelts?
A. In line with UK Law, all British coaches transporting young people under
16 years of age must be fitted with seatbelts. All coaches hired by PGL
in the UK conform to this requirement and Party Leaders are responsible
for ensuring the belts are worn. French and Spanish coaches are not
yet subject to the same rules but, excluding exceptional circumstances,
the UK coach transporting PGL Groups from Britain to France and Spain
will normally fulfil most of the transportation required by your group whilst
abroad.
Q.How many coach drivers will there be?
A. In order to comply with EU regulations concerning drivers’ hours etc,
there will be one driver accompanying each coach group, with feeder
drivers if appropriate. All coaches travelling to Southern France and
Spain have two drivers.
Q.Is my group fully insured or do I need to take out
separate insurance?
A. Extensive insurance cover is included free of charge in the PGL
package. It covers each child and adult for the whole period of the
trip including travel to and from resort. It also covers all the adventure
activities organised by PGL and includes Organiser Liability cover for up
to £5 million. Full details will be supplied at the time of booking.
*The Code of Practice can be viewed and downloaded from our website, www.pgl.co.uk/cop
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travel & insurance
Travelling in the UK
If you are travelling to a PGL centre within the UK, transport is
not included in your course price; however we will be delighted
to arrange competitively priced coach travel to and from your
chosen centre or provide you with a quotation if required.
We arrange standard coach travel for the majority of groups
travelling with us. We are also happy to arrange ferry crossings
for guests travelling to our centres on the Isle of Wight and
Loch Ranza on the Isle of Arran.
Insurance
PGL prices include extensive travel insurance cover for groups
originating from the UK organised through travel insurance specialists
Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd (Fogg). The policy is underwritten
by Union Reiseversicherung AG (URV). Fogg and URV are regulated by
the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). URV is a member of the Financial
Services Compensation Scheme. PGL Travel Limited is an Appointed
Representative of Fogg enabling us to arrange insurance cover especially
tailored for our courses. Cover can be arranged for non-UK schools and
groups at a supplement. Full details of the policy are available online at
www.pgl.co.uk and will be sent with your Booking Confirmation. Please
ensure you read the policy for the full terms, conditions and exclusions
applicable. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the policy
may result in cover being restricted. The following is a brief synopsis of the
cover:
Cancellation/loss of deposit Up to £5,000
(£1,000 for UK trips)
Curtailment
Up to £5,000
(£1,000 for UK trips)
Emergency medical expenses
Personal accident cover TEACHER GUIDE
Personal possessions Up to £5m
(£10,000 UK)
Up to £25,000
Up to £1,500
Personal money Up to £500
(£200 under 18’s)
Personal liability Up to £1m
Organiser’s liability Up to £5m
Excesses
Please note that there is an excess of £50 (£35 UK Trips), £100 for liability
and £250 for legal advice and expenses clauses.
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Travelling to France and Spain
Door-to-door transport is included in your course price, covering:
◾ Travel by executive coach to and from your chosen centre
◾ All motoring tolls
◾ Short sea daytime ferry crossings with P&O Ferries
(Dover-Calais) or Eurotunnel (Folkestone-Calais)
◾ Use of coach for excursions
(subject to EU drivers’ hours regulations)
Please contact us for alternative ferries, Eurostar and air travel
Coach Travel
Our Transport Manager selects reputable British coach companies
throughout the UK and vets their operational procedures and
vehicles to ensure that our strict high standards are maintained. We
have contracts with more than 85 UK coach companies, all of which
have been audited and approved to ensure they comply with our
exacting safety standards and Code of Practice.
Coach Safety
All coaches must comply with strict UK Coaching Regulations
and also our Coach Contract, including:
◾ Post 2007 vehicles
◾ 24 hour breakdown assistance
◾ DBS check of all drivers
◾ Full vehicle insurance cover
◾ The fitting of lap belts for use by all passengers*
◾ Compliance with R66 roll-over protection
*Please note that coaches hired on the Continent are not yet subject to the same legislation,
however we always endeavour to ensure that these features are provided wherever possible.
24 Hour Care
In the unlikely event of a breakdown, we have procedures to ensure that
your coach is repaired or replaced as quickly as possible. PGL emergency
staff are on call 24 hours a day to ensure effective liaison with all parties –
your coach company, the driver, our transport manager and you.
Coach Specification
(UK) Standard Coach 53 seats. Includes:
◾ Lap belts ◾ Forced air ventilation
◾ Radio or CD player ◾ Reclining seats
◾ PA system ◾
R66 roll-over protection
(France and Spain) Executive Coach with minimum 49 seats.
As standard coach plus:
◾ Onboard toilet and washroom ◾ DVD/TV system
◾ Air conditioning/climate control ◾ Drinks machine
how to book
Are you a first-time Party Leader, or have you done this many times before? Either way, PGL makes organising your school
trip straightforward. Just follow these four simple steps...
Step 1 Contact us for a quote
Call us on 0844 371 1220 for a competitive quote and
to discuss your requirements. Or visit www.pgl.co.uk/quote for an
online quote and we’ll contact you with prices and availability.
Payment Details
We require a small deposit to confirm your booking. An interim
payment is then required 8 weeks after this initial deposit is made.
Step 2 Make a no-obligation provisional booking
Deposits and interim payments for courses in the UK:
Duration of course Initial Deposit Interim Payment
Fri – Sun £25 + VAT £35 + VAT Fri – Mon £25 + VAT £35 + VAT Mon – Wed £25 + VAT £35 + VAT Wed – Fri £25 + VAT £35 + VAT Mon – Fri £40 + VAT £60 + VAT
Call us on 0844 371 1220 to make a NO-OBLIGATION provisional
booking. We will reserve your space and send you everything you
need to proceed with your reservation.
Step 3 Advertise your chosen course
We’ll send you a provisional booking pack containing your
Booking Contract and a range of promotional material to help
promote your trip. The pack also contains a Party Leader Booking
guide which takes you through each stage of the booking,
answers FAQs and provides you with tips and support.
Deposits and interim payments for courses in France & Spain:
Method of Travel
Initial deposit Interim Payment
By Coach £50 £100 By Air £100 £125
Step 4 Confirm the booking
Return your completed Booking Contract along with your
initial deposits (see opposite). The deposit is non-refundable
however it can be transferred to another party member if a
replacement is found.
... And we take care of the rest!
Your booking arrangements will be looked after personally by
a member of our experienced Customer Support Team.
What’s included
UK, France & Spain
◾ Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
◾ Adventure activity options as described
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All activity instruction and supervision including use of
specialist equipment
◾
Varied evening entertainment programme
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Services of PGL Head Office staff/centre staff as detailed
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Generous free places for teachers and Party Leaders in the ratio
of 1:8 full fare paying passengers (1:10 for air travel)
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Free Preview Visits (UK only) Subsidised Preview Visits –
subject to minimum numbers (France & Spain)
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Concessionary places for Party Leader’s family members
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Pack of supporting material to help you promote your trip
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Extensive insurance cover for UK schools and groups
(except day camps)
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PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefit
from ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct
France & Spain by coach
◾ Door-to-door
transport (executive coach travel with air
conditioning, Dover/Folkestone – Calais ferry crossing, including
road tolls & taxes) from mainland England, Scotland and Wales,
subject to minimum numbers of just 35 students
◾ 9 day tour: 7 full days and 6 nights at your chosen centre
*Most groups prefer to bring their own bedding (duvet/sleeping bag/pillow) however
bedding is available at a supplement of £9.30+VAT. All bedding is provided for adults and
a fitted sheet is provided for all guests on every bed.
All amounts are payable per paying passenger
Final Balance and Travel
The final balance is then payable 8 weeks prior to departure. As soon as
we have received your final balance and party information, we will forward
your final travel details, itinerary and luggage labels.
(with 2 nights’ overnight travel)
◾ U
se of coach throughout your stay (subject to EU drivers’ regulations)
◾ 24-hour PGL telephone helpline whilst travelling
◾ VAT on Tour Operator’s Margins (TOMS)
France & Spain by air
Return air travel by charter or scheduled flight from London airports (quotes
for regional airports available on request)
◾ Return
Overseas coach transfers
◾ 7 day tour: 7 full days and 6 nights at your chosen centre (with 2 nights’ overnight travel)
◾ 24-hour PGL telephone helpline whilst travelling
◾ VAT on Tour Operator’s Margins (TOMS)
◾ Local taxes, airport taxes and security levies
What is extra in the UK
◾ Travel
◾ Meals en route to the centre
to and from the centre
◾ Bedding* (please bring
◾ Travel and entrance fees for
own towels)
excursions and o
ff-site visits
◾ Pupils’ spending money
What is extra in France & Spain
◾
◾
◾
◾
Entrance
fees for excursions
◾
Meals en route to and from your destination
◾
Certificates, badges and log
books for BCU and RYA ◾
optional awards
upils’ spending money
P
Passport fees
Entrance fees for excursions
and off-site visits
Coach travel to/from UK
airport for flight groups
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terms & conditions
Please take the time to read the following conditions carefully.
They are the basis for the contract between us and will assist you with your future plans.
TEACHER GUIDE
1. Contract
For bookings to UK centres and to overseas centres
by coach, the contract is with PGL Travel Ltd, ABTA
bonded member V2683. For air groups the contract is
with PGL Air Travel Ltd which is protected by the Civil
Aviation Authority under ATOL 4630. The registered
office for both companies is at Alton Court, Penyard
Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5GL.
PGL Travel Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership
number V2683. ABTA and ABTA members help
holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and
assist them when things do not go according to
plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of
service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further
information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and
the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a
complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London, SE1
9EQ Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com
A contract will only exist when we have received the
required deposit and have acknowledged receipt
of your completed form by the issue of our booking
confirmation. The person signing the booking form
accepts the following conditions on behalf of all party
members and will be our sole point of contact for
correspondence. The contract between us is governed
by the Law of England and Wales and any dispute
will be dealt with under the exclusive jurisdiction of
the Courts of England and Wales, except if you live in
Scotland, when you may choose to have the contract
governed by the laws of Scotland, and any dispute
dealt with in the Scottish Courts.
2. Financial Security
For bookings to UK centres and to overseas centres
by coach, PGL Travel Ltd holds a bond with ABTA.
This arrangement means your money will be refunded
or you will be brought back to the UK (where your
contracted arrangements include return travel to the
UK) if already abroad in the unlikely event of our being
unable to provide your holiday due to our insolvency.
PGL Air Travel Limited holds an Air Travel Organiser’s
Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
(ATOL number 4630). This means the bookings
inclusive of air travel are ATOL protected. We, or
the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate,
will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL
Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases,
where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so
for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder
may provide you with services you have bought or a
suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree
to accept that in those circumstances the alternative
ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you
agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you
under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder.
However, you also agree that in some cases it will not
be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in
which case you will be entitled to make a claim under
the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where
applicable). For further information, visit the ATOL
website at www.atol.org.uk
If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL
certificate, are unable to provide the services listed
(or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL
holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the
Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to
(or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme.
You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit
you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims
which you have or may have arising out of or relating
to the non-provision of the services, including any
claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card
issuer where applicable).You also agree that any such
50
claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that
other body has paid sums you have claimed under the
ATOL scheme.
3. Deposits
Before a booking can be considered firm, the Party
Leader must sign our booking form and forward the
initial deposit for each paying member of the party. This
deposit is not refundable, unless under the terms of
our insurance cover. Please make cheques payable to
PGL Travel Ltd. or PGL Air Travel Ltd. if travelling by air.
For UK schools and groups, insurance cover is
included and commences when the deposit payment
is received. Insurance cover can be arranged for nonUK schools and groups at a supplement.
4. Payment
We require an interim payment to be paid not more
than 8 weeks after the due date of the initial deposit.
The final balance must be settled no later than 8
weeks prior to your course or by return of post where
receipt of invoice is within 8 weeks. If interim payments
or final balances are not received by the due dates,
this will be a breach of the contract between us,
entitling us to treat the booking as cancelled by you.
In these circumstances, the contract between us will
remain in force until you receive our written advice and
cancellation invoice.
5. Cancellation
In the event of cancellation by a paying member more
than 8 weeks before your course, the deposit and any
interim payments may be transferred to a substitute
member. However, if this is not possible, then the
deposit and interim payment will be retained by us.
For cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to your
course, the payments made may be transferred to a
substitute member but we reserve the right to charge
an administration fee of £25, plus any direct costs
incurred. For air tours, cancellation charges may apply
in accordance with section 7b and the individual airline
policy. However, if a transfer is not possible, please write
to us immediately giving full details. The cancellation will
be subject to the following charges:
◾ 56-29 days before your course: 60%
◾ 28-15 days before your course: 80%
◾ 14 days or less before your course: 100%
The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the
day of receipt of written advice. If any cancellation
brings the number of pupils below the minimum
number required to qualify for a particular price, then
the price will be adjusted accordingly. Please note that
cancellation charges may be reclaimed, via insurance,
provided that the cancellation occurs within the terms
of the policy – e.g. necessary cancellation due to injury
or illness of the party member or parent or parental
redundancy, etc.
6. Price Information
Our prices are provided in good faith, based on the
current academic year. If amendments to term dates
result in changes to peak dates in 2015, we reserve
the right to amend our price bands. The exchange
rate used for overseas courses and quoted below was
published in “The Financial Times” on 15 April 2014,
£1=1.2103 Euros
All prices for UK courses and overseas trips by
coach are guaranteed against any surcharge, except
changes in the rate of VAT, subject to payments
being received by the due dates. If payments are not
received by the due dates, your course may be subject
to surcharges on currency, unforeseen increases in
transportation costs and seaport charges, in addition
to any surcharges resulting from governmental action.
For tours by air, prices and flight details (if information
has been released by airlines) will be confirmed at the
time of making a provisional booking, but are subject
to a surcharge on the following items: currency,
government action, VAT, enforced increases in labour
costs, aircraft fuel, overflying charges, airport charges
and increases in air fares.
In all cases where a surcharge is applicable we will
absorb an amount equal to 2% of the tour price,
excluding any insurance premium, amendment fees
and changes in VAT. Only amounts in excess of 2%
will be surcharged with a £1 per person administration
charge. If this means paying more than 10% of the
course price you will be entitled to cancel the course
plus a full refund of all money paid (minus insurance
premiums and any amendment fees incurred). Should
you wish to cancel because of this, you must exercise
your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date
printed on the surcharge advice. You will be notified
up to 30 days prior to departure if a surcharge is due
on your course.
7. Alterations & Amendments By You
Should you wish to make any changes to your
confirmed booking, you must notify us in writing as
soon as possible. Where we can meet your request,
a fee of £25 per amendment will be payable together
with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or
charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in
making the change.
a)On courses by coach, additions to your party are
usually possible at any time right up to the day prior
to travel. However you must always check with us
first by telephoning 0844 371 1100. If any addition
is made within 8 weeks of departure we reserve
the right to charge an administration fee of £25 per
amendment.
b) F
or courses by air it is the party leader’s
responsibility to ensure that all names are given
in full and exactly as shown on the individuals’
passport. This information is often required at an
early stage of booking and some airlines may not
permit name changes. Most however will treat name
changes as cancellations and charge accordingly.
We will pass these charges on to you. Once tickets
have been issued or in the case of low cost carriers
once names have been received, airlines will
usually charge the full cost of the flight if a name is
changed. If your final balance is overdue at the time
of requesting this change this also must be paid in
full before the change can be made.
8. If We Are Forced To Change Things
The arrangements announced in this brochure or price
list or website or when quoted to you are given in good
faith. Occasionally we have to make changes and we
reserve the right to do so at any time. Most changes will
be minor and all will be advised at the earliest possible
date. In the unlikely event of it proving necessary to
alter significantly or cancel your course, we will offer a
suitable alternative if available or 100% refund (within 14
clear days) if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an
alternative that is sufficiently comparable.
Compensation will be paid as below, per full fare
paying passenger, if we have to make a major change
to your course within eight weeks of commencement,
unless the change is due to circumstances beyond
our reasonable control, including but not limited to war,
the threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened
terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute,
governmental action, epidemic, disease, adverse
weather or natural or nuclear disaster:
◾ 56-29 days: 10% of course price per person
◾ 28-15 days: 15% of course price per person
◾ 14 days or less: 25% of course price per person
9. Travel Tickets & Vouchers
These are valid in conjunction with the particular
travel arrangements booked and the route specified.
No refund can be made for lost, mislaid, unused,
unendorsed or expired tickets, coupons or vouchers.
Any details given are provisional and do not commit
any airline mentioned to providing a service.
10. Liability
We will only accept responsibility for any personal
illness, injury or death which results from the negligent
(as the word is understood in English law) acts or
omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier
working on our behalf in the provision of services or
facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of
their employment. We will also accept responsibility
for those elements of the course arrangements which
are under our direct control and for the acts and/or
omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors
and suppliers. We can only be liable for the provision
of special requests where we have confirmed their
availability in writing beforehand.
Please note, however, that we do not accept liability
for any air or sea carriers whose individual conditions
of carriage apply and are often subject to international
agreements.
We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment
or additional expenses due to delays or changes in
any travel arrangements or other services which are
caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure
such as war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial
dispute, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of
God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic,
disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster.
Our liability in all cases (except those involving illness,
injury or death) is limited to 50% of the invoiced tour
value per passenger in addition to a full refund.
We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability
of any equipment or computer programme to recognise
or correctly to interpret or process any date as the true
or correct date, or to continue to function correctly
beyond that date.
Should you or any member of your party have the
misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during
the period of your course arising out of an activity
which does not form part of the arrangements
made by us, we shall, where appropriate, give you
every help that we can by way of initial assistance,
including initial legal costs associated therewith, up to
a maximum value of £5,000 per booking form. You
must request such assistance within 90 days from
the date of the misadventure and in the event of there
being a successful claim for costs against a third party
or there being suitable insurance policies in force, the
costs incurred by us shall be recoverable from you.
11. Complaints Procedure
If there is any problem with your course, we want to
be the first to hear about it. It is essential that you
contact your centre manager as soon as possible so
that we can try to rectify the situation on the spot. In
the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved,
please write to us immediately on your return and we
will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. Notice
in writing of any claim or dispute must be received
by us within 28 days of the date on which the course
ended.
If any dispute on a course booked with PGL Travel
Limited cannot be amicably settled, it may be possible
to refer it to arbitration under a special scheme
arranged by the Institute of Arbitration in conjunction
with the Association of British Travel Agents. This
scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method
of arbitration on documents alone, with a restricted
above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the
a valid EHIC.
does not apply to claims for an amount greater than
transporting young people under 16 years of age
Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you
£5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per
are required to be fitted with lap belts. Coaches
do not claim against the airline and make a claim for
17. Special Requests
booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which
contracted by PGL will conform to this requirement.
compensation or any other sum from us, you must,
writing. We do our best to meet any special requests
are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or
The Party Leader and other accompanying adults
at the time of payment of any compensation or other
made by you and ensure that these are forwarded
illness or the consequences of such injury or illness,
are responsible for ensuring that the lap belts are
sum to you, make a complete assignment to us of
worn at all times during coach travel. Please note
the rights you have against the airline in relation to the
to the appropriate persons. We cannot guarantee,
except for small compensation claims for minor injury
or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 per person.
that coaches hired locally on the Continent are not
claim that gives rise to that compensation payment.
Application for arbitration must be made within 9
yet subject to the same legislation.
liability on a customer in respect of costs. The scheme
months of return from the tour. Further details can be
supplied by ABTA on request.
12. Personal Property
Your personal property, including baggage, is your
own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or
damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out
c) S
eat Belts in Coaches: By law, all British coaches
d) C
ross-Channel Arrangements: All cross-Channel
arrangements are based on short-sea car ferry
services or the Eurotunnel service (if requested)
and are subject to availability. Unless instructed
otherwise, we will book the most convenient
crossing available for your group.
If your airline does not comply with these rules you
should complain to the Air Transport Users’ Council on
020 7240 6061 or via their website at www.auc.org.uk
Groups Travelling from Outside Mainland
Britain For parties from Northern Ireland and other
offshore locations inclusive arrangements start at the
appropriate UK mainland port/airport. If the tour starts
our responsibility.
Air Travel Flights booked may be operated by either
at a port/airport other than in the UK, a supplement
13. Supervision
Flights will be in economy class. All overseas transfers
Timings and Itineraries All itineraries, journey times,
Teachers and/or other adults accompanying the party
agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ at all times and will
adequately supervise all members of the party. Where
applicable, this responsibility is delegated to PGL
centre staff e.g. for activity sessions. It is the Party
Leader’s responsibility to ensure that:
a) N
o group member under 18 consumes alcoholic
beverages.
b) N
o student smokes on coaches, in any
accommodation, in any smoke free places
or behaves in any other way which may cause a
fire hazard.
c) A
ll party members wear the lap belts
provided for all journeys by coach. (Not always
applicable to coaches sourced overseas)
d) N
o student breaks a UK or local law.
These matters must be discussed with pupils prior to
your course. If further details are required, please see
our online UK or overseas Centres ‘Code of Practice’
which includes our ‘Code of Conduct’ as well as a
clarification of responsibilities for the supervision of
visiting groups.
14. Travel Arrangements
Length of Course In brochure descriptions, PGL
a charter or scheduled service of a major airline.
are included; however transfers from school to a
UK airport are not included but we will be happy to
provide a competitive quote. Please note that: In
accordance with EU Directive (EC) No. 2111/2005,
Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the
existence of a ‘Community List’ which contains details
on air carriers that are subject to an operating ban
within the EU Community. Please refer to
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm
In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to
advise you of the carrier or, if the carrier is not known,
the likely carrier that will operate your flight at the time
of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of
the likely carrier at the time of booking, we shall inform
you of the identity of the actual carrier as soon as we
become aware of this.
The UK departure airport, overseas arrival airport,
carrier and flight timings shown in this brochure,
on our website or in any other promotional material
and detailed on your Booking Confirmation are for
guidance only and are subject to alteration and
confirmation. The latest route, timings and carrier will
be shown on your tickets which will be despatched to
you approximately two weeks before departure.
may be payable for additional transport arrangements.
timings of ferry crossings/routes specified are given
as guidance only and may be subject to change upon
final confirmation.
Excursions Please note that excursions are an
optional extra on UK courses unless specifically
included in your itinerary. Excursions are an integral part
of the course at some overseas centres.
An information pack about your overseas centre
containing detailed information on all places of
interest will be sent after confirmation of your booking.
Any special requests must be clearly notified to us in
however, that special requests will be fulfilled and failure
to do so does not constitute a breach of contract.
Special requests will only be held to form part of the
contract between you and the Company when they
have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by
the Company.
18. Ages & Additional Adults
a) P
rices are valid for pupils in full time education,
aged up to 18 years on the day of departure unless
otherwise specified. Pupils in full time education
aged over 18 may be required to pay a small
supplement. Details of supplements are available
on request.
b) A
ccompanying adults over and above the free place
allowance may join the course at a supplementary
charge, subject to availability of accommodation.
c) P
GL reserves the right to re-cost the course
if more than 30% of the party is aged 21 years
and over.
19. Additional Requirements
We are continually working to enable all young people
All you need to do is select the local visits and
to enjoy the many benefits of our courses and tours. If
excursions you would like to make and we will contact
members of your party have additional requirements,
each place of interest on your behalf. There is no
administrative charge whatsoever for this service.
Entrance fees to places of interest are payable in local
currency by you on arrival at that visit unless
otherwise stated. Where payment has been made
in advance by PGL on your behalf for a visit, guided
visit or excursion, we cannot refund any monies to
the group for non-attendance or cancellation of the
visit. The prices we provide for visits and excursions
are correct at the time of printing and we cannot
accept responsibility for price changes without
notification prior to departure. All visits and excursions
to places of interest are subject to availability. Where
relating for example to disability, culture, diet etc,
please provide full details at the time of booking. We
will be pleased to undertake a fair assessment of
service provision and identify appropriate resources
with reference to such considerations as access,
successful participation and health and safety.
20. Data Protection
We have measures in place to protect the personal
booking information held by us. The contact details
supplied, including postal address, telephone and
email address, will only be used to fulfil course/
tour administration and to communicate details of
considers Day 1 as the day of arrival at UK centres
You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully
and the day of departure from the UK port/airport
immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct
for overseas courses. The final day is the departure
route, flight times and carrier. It is possible that UK
day from UK centres and the arrival back at UK port/
departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/
airport for overseas courses. For schools which have a
or flight times may be changed even after tickets
long journey to and from the UK centre, port or airport,
have been despatched – we will contact you as
such as schools from the North of England, Scotland
soon as possible if this occurs. Any change in UK
and Northern Ireland, the actual number of days
departure airport, overseas arrival airport, the identity
involved overall may be greater than the advertised
of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if
tour length.
given) will not entitle you to cancel or change other
Coach Travel For overseas courses, return coach
arrangements without paying our normal charges
travel from school to centre is included for groups
except where specified in these conditions. If your
subject to minimum numbers. Some supplements
flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is
may also apply to groups travelling from the far
downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline
north of Scotland. Coach travel is an optional extra
in circumstances which would entitle you to claim
for UK courses. We use reliable operators offering
compensation and/or another remedy from the airline
modern, comfortable coaches with excellent back-
under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the Denied
up and breakdown cover. Our coach contract for
Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the
all tour departures stipulates post 2007 vehicles
airline for any compensation due to you. All sums
in compliance with strict UK and EU Coaching
you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline
Regulations including R66 roll-over protection.
concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the
Coaches used on transfers to airports or UK centres
full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any
are contracted to be no more than 10 years old.
other payment arising from such cancellation, delay,
Please note the following details:
downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any
countries we visit.
a) U
se of coach: At overseas centres your coach
disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on
16. Health Matters
feedback forms. If you do not wish to be quoted,
you send us.
a visit is not possible, every effort will be made to
find an alternative. Visits are made on the terms and
conditions advertised by the place of interest for which
PGL can accept no liability, unless payment is made
by ourselves as an integral part of your course. Please
note that your chosen itinerary is subject to EU drivers’
hours regulations.
PGL’s and our associated companies’ products
and services. The personal information supplied
about party members will only be used to allow our
employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers
to provide the promised service to our normal high
standards.
21. VAT
15. Passports & Visas
The Party Leader is entirely responsible for the
completion of passport formalities and other personal
arrangements which may be necessary such as visas
for non-British citizens.
We can only issue a VAT invoice for courses at our
UK centres. Courses overseas fall within the Tour
Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS), and therefore it is
not possible to issue a VAT invoice.
22. Photography
Collective & Individual Passports
We occasionally take pictures/video for PGL
passports please visit the Home Office Identity and
online, printed material and press releases. If any
For information concerning individual and collective
Passport Service website www.ips.gov.uk/passport
The destinations featured in this brochure do not
currently require British citizens to hold a visa. NonBritish passport holders are advised to check with
promotional purposes, including, (but not limited to)
member of your group wishes NOT to appear in any
such photography/video please let us know in writing
prior to your course, and once at centre ensure that
the PGL Group Leader with you is also made aware of
the relevant Consulate/s with regard to individual visa
any such restrictions.
requirements. Collective Passports for pupils aged
23. Marketing
17 years or under are currently accepted by all the
PGL may use your written feedback in promotional
materials whether it reaches us in letters or on our
please could you inform us on any written material
is available to carry out your own choice of local
any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle
visits and excursions, subject to EU drivers’ hours
you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle
responsible for passing on any health requirement
regulations. Please note, groups will be unable
you to cancel any other arrangements even where
information to other party members. Party Leaders
to use their coach on the afternoon of arrival in
those arrangements have been made in conjunction
may wish to refer to the Department of Health leaflet
resort or on the morning of the day of departure
with your flight. We have no liability to make any
T7.1 ‘Health Advice for Travellers’ which offers health
The information contained in this brochure is accurate
from centre.
payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding
information for all destinations. Copies are available
and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained
Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation
from Post Offices nation-wide. Although PGL’s
on the publication date, June 2014. If we ascertain
companies prior to departure and adhere to strict EU
or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of
extensive insurance covers the cost of emergency
ourselves or are notified of any subsequent changes
driving regulations. All British coaches we use must
any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement
medical treatment abroad, we would still recommend
to the details contained herein, we will advise you as
be fitted with a tachograph to monitor driver hours.
to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with
that all party members travelling within the EU have
soon as is reasonably possible.
b) Drivers’ hours: All itineraries are agreed with coach
The Party Leader signing the Booking Form is entirely
24. Brochure Information
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we are PGL
We give young people the freedom to be the best they can be.
We inspire confidence to realise their full potential.
We push limits to achieve great things and reach the unreachable.
We listen and learn new ways to be better.
We take the classroom outside for a learning experience like no other.
We place adventure at the heart of everything we do.
We stimulate young minds by bringing learning to life.
We help the journey of self-discovery.
We create life-enriching adventures for memories that last a lifetime.
And we’ve been doing so since 1957.
Also from PGL
Outdoor Education
Primary Schools
French Language
Ski and Snowboard
and Culture Primary
Secondary Schools
and Secondary Schools
Field Studies
Secondary Schools
Maths, Science and
Computing
Secondary Schools
Outdoor Adventure
Uniform Groups
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The air holidays and flights shown are provided by PGL Air Travel Ltd
and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no. 4630).
Registered in England No 1191534
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PGL Travel Ltd.
Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5GL
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