pgl ski trips

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PGL Ski provides all-inclusive packages to popular resorts across Europe and North America, offering a range of carefully selected accommodation to ensure the widest choice and the best value for money for your school ski trip. Our experienced Ski team delivers personal support and assistance throughout the planning and preparation of your trip plus 24/7 support during your stay in resort. This includes a dedicated PGL representative who accompanies your group throughout your trip, helping your staff team with day-to-day organisation and delivering evening entertainment as required. PGL is also a long established provider of outdoor education for schools at owned and managed at residential centres in the UK, France and Spain with a reputation for providing tailor-made tours and courses with meaningful outcomes along with high standards of accommodation Teacher previews are available – please contact us for details. Trading association membership: ABTA, ATOL, CAA, BAPA, LOtC Quality Badge assured. ABTA and ATOL bonded.

ABTA & ATOL Numbers

ABTA V2683 / ATOL 4630

Company Email

www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Telephone Number

0333 321 2143

Company Address

PGL Travel Ltd Alton Court Penyard Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5GL

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PGL Travel Insurance is included as standard on PGL trips, unless otherwise stated.

Our insurance has been tailor-made to match the activities provided by PGL and to provide additional cover and protection for schools and groups.

ARRANGING YOUR OWN TRAVEL INSURANCE

There are many different travel insurance policies available, and you are welcome to make your own arrangements. We would, however, ask that you check the cover carefully to ensure that it meets your needs and provide us with details of your insurer. Please be aware that the cost of your trip will not change.

INSURANCE POLICY DOCUMENTS

As with any insurance, it is important that you read the policy document to check it is suitable for all members of your group. We recommend you include links to the insurance documents in any letters to parents or pre-booking presentations, so that parents, other teachers and Party Leaders travelling can also ensure the cover is correct for their child and themselves.

Groups travelling from 1 December 2023 – 30 November 2024

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PGL Travel Insurance is Insured by AVIVA.

Please note, if you have a ski booking due to take place after 30 November 2024, your policy will be the same as above and the renewed Policy Schedule for your travel dates will be made available before you're due to depart.

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Learning Outcomes

"teamwork is something we focus on heavily on year 6 trips as our activities are designed to encourage these skills to win activities and complete tasks. it’s a great way to prepare year 6 pupils for secondary school life where group work is part of every day. collaboration is at the heart of our activities we aim to boost teamwork skills in your pupils helping you to see a positive impact in the classroom ", "our activities aim to boost every pupil’s self-confidence as well as guiding them to show support for others. this is great when integrating with new people at school and looking to make new friends and build relationships", "end of year 6 trips support the development of pupils’ resilience through overcoming challenges and activities, both individually and as part of a team. this helps when dealing with new and unfamiliar situations, like moving from primary school to secondary.".

Programmes Available for Primary Schools:

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Brecon Beacons – Tregoyd House

Based at the foot of the atmospheric Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons, Tregoyd House is a stunning mansion dating back to the early 1900s. Tregoyd is the perfect place for an incredible outdoor adventure surrounded by breath-taking scenery.

Dorset – Osmington Bay

Located on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, enjoying views across to Weymouth, Osmington Bay is an incredibly special place to visit. It boasts all the land-based activities that you would expect to find at a PGL centre, along with thrilling water sports at the nearby Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.

Isle of Wight – Little Canada

Nestled between 56 acres of woodlands and the inlet waters of Wootton Creek, this unique centre on the Isle of Wight is bursting with challenging activities on land and water, and is instantly recognisable by its charming log cabins on the riverbank.

Lancashire – Winmarleigh Hall

Winmarleigh Hall is a 19th Century country house set in 50 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland with a large, purpose-built lake. Close to the historic city of Lancaster and the Forest of Bowland, this centre is crammed with activites and things to do.

Lincolnshire – Caythorpe Court

This jewel of the East Midlands has over 45 acres of glorious Lincolnshire countryside to explore, bursting with thrilling activites designed to challenge, inspire and bond.

North Devon – Beam House

Close to the beach and surf school at Westward Ho!, Beam House is the perfect location to watch your group hone their surfing skills on the waves and soak in the dramatic views along the coastline.

North Yorkshire – Newby Wiske Hall

Newby by name, Newby by nature! Previously a police training centre, this historic 17th century country house opened its doors as a PGL activity centre in 2023 after a huge transformation. The centre is surrounded by beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, known for its rolling hills, lush green landscapes and scenic beauty.

Northumberland – Ford Castle

A breathtaking castle in the rolling Northumberland countryside where old meets new... historical fortifications bursting with modern facilities and exclusive activities!

Paris – Château de Grande Romaine

This pretty French château is perfectly placed to explore the delights of Paris and Northern France. Nestled in scenic countryside and woodland, this centre boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and fantastic facilities.

Perthshire – Dalguise

Dalguise activity centre is set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, just five miles north of Dunkeld.

Shropshire – Boreatton Park

With 250 acres of countryside, woodland and multiple lakes, our biggest centre is one of our most popular destinations for the adventure of a lifetime.

South Devon – Barton Hall

At the heart of the English Riviera with views over Torquay and blue flag beaches, it's easy to see why this beautiful centre in Devon is so popular with schools and groups.

Suffolk – Bawdsey Manor

This impressive mansion house is located on the Deben Estuary and has panoramic views across the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The centre has over 140 acres of beautiful grounds, packed with a huge range of adventure activities to inspire and motivate your group.

Surrey – Marchants Hill

With over 45 acres of beautiful grounds, Marchants Hill is a vibrant and bustling centre nestled in the ‘Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, within walking distance of the Devil’s Punchbowl. This centre offers the best of both worlds – green spaces and fantastic transport links!

Sussex – Windmill Hill

Welcome to Windmill Hill, an impressive Grade II listed mansion house on the beautiful Sussex Downs… where big adventures, new discoveries and unforgettable experiences can be found around every corner!

Wiltshire – Liddington

As one of PGL’s largest centres, Liddington is bursting with outdoor activities and sports facilities. Buzzing with activity and packed with challenges to conquer with your group. Situated on the ancient Ridgeway track bordering the North Wessex Downs, yet conveniently located just minutes from the M4

Engaging children is what we’re best at, and learning through adventure is what we’re all about. We’ve got many different ways to breathe life into your classroom experiences for pupils – whatever the desired learning outcome is, we’ll deliver the right programme to make it happen for your primary school residential trips.

Multi-Activity

Our most popular multi-activity course. We pack so much into each day, it’ll be an outdoor learning experience they’ll never forget.

• French Package

Spark inspiration through and unforgettable experience of France, its language and its culture.

French Tailor made

Build your perfect itinerary of French excursions with the help of our team for truly personal French experience.

• Primary to Secondary Transition

Specifically designed to help your KS2 (P7) pupils build confidence and develop tools to successfully take the next step in their educational adventure.

REACH – MASTER!

Brilliant bushcraft adventures to help your Year 5 pupils solve real-life problems and prepare for life’s knottiest challenges!

REACH – PIONEER!

Let us guide your pupils through their first PGL experience, supporting them and building their confidence along the way.

REACH – UNITE! for year 6

The most thrilling way to begin Year 6? Bring everyone together with our new UNITE! outdoor adventure that builds relationships and boosts teamwork.

Ski & Snowboarding

Test their skills on the slopes and enjoy the full support of your very own PGL Ski Rep. We operate in resorts around Europe and beyond to deliver the very best in school ski.

• UK Explorer

Combine inspiring UK excursions and adventure activities with a fully personalised itinerary, for a trip to capture their imagination.

REACH – THRIVE!

COMING SOON! On our THRIVE! programme, your group will enjoy a mix of following wellbeing-boosting adventure activities.

Food at PGL

Meals to keep your pupils energised.

Whilst at PGL you’ll enjoy three tasty meals a day – all nutritionally balanced to provide plenty of energy to keep you going all day long!

Our catering team can cater for any allergies or special dietary requirements, and can even can provide packed lunches if preferred.

A mix of hot and cold meals with vegetarian options

Self-service salad bar

Fresh fruit with every meal

Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for

Support for fussy eaters

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Where are your school trip locations?

Our year 6 residential trips are located at:

Barton Hall, South Devon

Osmington Bay, Dorset

Little Canada, Isle of Wight

Marchants Hill, Surrey

Liddington, Wiltshire

Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Winmarleigh Hall, Lancashire

Newby Wiske Hall, North Yorkshire

Ford Castle, Northumberland

Dalguise, Perthshire

What’s included in a year 6 residential trip?

Included in our year 6 residential trips are your accommodation, activities, equipment, food and drink. There’s no need for extras because we include everything in the price!

Do you tailor trips to the curriculum?

We can do, yes! Get in touch with our helpful team to discuss how we can tailor your year 6 trip to the curriculum. Whatever you like, we’ll be able to make your pupil’s trip fun, engaging and educational!

What’s the food like?

The food on our year 6 residentials is both tasty and nutritious. We serve up classic meals daily!

For breakfast we offer hot food, cereals, pastries, fruit and yoghurt; for lunch, we provide a delicious selection of fresh sandwiches, salad and fruit; and for dinner, your pupils can enjoy meals like bangers & mash, fish & chips, lasagna and lots more!

We’re also able to cater to dietary requirements, whether it’s for religious, cultural or medical reasons. Just let us know your pupils’ needs and we’ll sort the rest.

Here is our sample menu so you can have a taste of what’s to come before you arrive.

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PGL Schools & Groups Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

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• September 1, 2024

Compliance status

We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.

To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.

This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.

Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.

If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email

Screen-reader and keyboard navigation

Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements, alongside console screenshots of code examples:

Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups), and others. Additionally, the background process scans all of the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology. To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on as soon as they enter the website.

These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.

Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside of it.

Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Disability profiles supported in our website

• Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
• Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
• Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
• ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
• Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
• Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments

• Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
• Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over 7 different coloring options.
• Animations – epileptic users can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
• Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
• Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
• Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
• Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.

Browser and assistive technology compatibility

We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers), both for Windows and for MAC users.

Notes, comments, and feedback

Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs, there may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to