Do you remember the feeling of your first school trip away from home? The adventure, the excitement, the freedom! Our mission is to ensure that all children feel this as they embark on their first overnight school trip.
It’s perfectly natural to have some concerns if your child is attending their first school trip away from home. Believe us! But we’re here to help alleviate any worries you may have. At PGL, we prioritise keeping your child safe and ensure their overnight stay is fun-filled and adventurous.
All our team at PGL are highly experienced and trained in supporting children, ensuring they have the best experience ever during their stay. We also have lots of tips and advice to share with you to prepare for your child’s trip away, to reassure you that your child will be cared for, comfortable in their surroundings and looking forward to their exciting adventure. So, take a read of our recommendations for parents below.
Communicate with the school beforehand
The first port of call for your child’s first school trip away from home usually comes from the school that your child attends. Details of the school residential trip will be sent out to parents in the form of an email or letter by the school, usually with plenty of time to plan ahead. Generally, this should contain details around the venue, dates and cost of the trip.
We advise you to ask the teacher organising the trip any questions you may have in order to provide that initial peace of mind. It can be a little daunting if your child has never stayed on an overnight school trip before, and we fully understand as a parent, you want to ensure everything is in place to ensure your child’s safety.
We work closely with schools and teachers, and they’re always keen to liaise with us to answer any questions parents have asked. So, just pass your query onto your teacher and they’ll be able to help.
What will my child be getting up to during their stay?
Adventure, fun, thrills, laughter, outdoor learning – we’ve got it all here at PGL! We provide a safe and supportive environment for children to push themselves out of their comfort zone, undertaking incredibly exciting challenges and building new bonds with their classmates during teambuilding activities. All perfect for a childs first school trip away from home. There’s never a dull moment on a PGL school adventure!
From Abseiling to Zip Wire and Raft Building to Stand Up Paddleboarding our popular Multi-Activity programme for primary schools will ensure your child has the trip of a lifetime!
Can I contact my child during their stay?
At PGL, we promote independence as part of our commitment to enhance child development, but that doesn’t mean you’re unable to contact your child during their stay. Every teacher or trip organiser in charge of the trip will have an emergency number they can be contacted on should you need to speak with your child.
Find out more about our safeguarding policies by reading our child safety parental guide.
Does PGL provide a safe learning environment?
We pride ourselves on providing a safe learning environment for every child that stays at any of our adventure centres. We’re held in high regard when it comes to safety, as we’re a founding member of the British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) and also licence holders for activities in conjunction with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).
We believe it’s incredibly important to create a safe and supportive learning environment, so that every child that attends PGL can feel secure, have fun and flourish in their development during their stay!
To ensure this, we operate a rigorous application process that forms part of our recruitment programme that is supervised by our excellent recruitment team. Their expertise and experience ensures they have all the attributes necessary to ensure we only employ the absolute best in the industry. Ultimately, we recognise that our foundation helps create a safe learning environment for your child!
Let’s get started today!
Our residential school trips offer children an action-packed adventure with unique group activities and constant entertainment. They’re simply fantastic for developing teamwork skills, building new friendships and supporting learning outcomes while, more importantly, having a whale of a time!
At PGL, we have an expansive range of trips, locations and activities to enjoy, so get in touch today to discuss your next school trip. Whether you’re in need of residentials for primary schools or secondary school trips. We have everything you need and more to make a memorable educational and fun trip.
