Study Courses

for Secondary Schools

At PGL Centres in the UK

2016
 Bring learning
to life
There’s no substitute for taking students out of the classroom for
some hands-on learning. It’s fun, practical and ultimately rewarding
when it comes to results.

A PGL Study Course provides multiple opportunities for your

students to engage with their subject in the great outdoors.

There’s fieldwork at two stunning locations for students of

geography, geology, biology and environmental science, plus
maths, science and computing courses.

So bring your students out of the classroom and out of

themselves – with PGL.

It’s learning with a difference.

Contents
2 Introduction
4 PGL gives you more
INTRODUCTION

6 KS3 courses
8 Geography KS3 10 Maths KS3
12 GCSE and A level courses
14 Geography GCSE 18 Geology A Level
16 Geography A Level 20 Biology & Environmental Science A Level

22 Our centres
30 Teacher guide

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 PGL gives you more
When you take your students on a study trip, you need to be confident it’s going to be time out of the classroom well spent; time
packed full of learning, but fun as well; time which inspires and increases knowledge and gets results.

You can be sure of getting the most from your time at PGL thanks to our excellent facilities, accommodation and the support of
our fully trained teams, combined with over 55 years of experience.

Making the right choice Tailor-made learning

Getting the most out of your study trip means choosing a provider
who will support you and your students from the word go. You’ll want
learning opportunities which are curriculum-linked, with meaningful
outcomes; plus a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
You’ll also want a highly-trained centre team who encourage and
motivate your pupils to succeed and take some of the responsibility
off your shoulders so you can relax and enjoy the trip as well.
With honours degrees and local knowledge and experience,
our qualified study course specialists will deliver the very best
programme tailored to your needs. Staff-to-student ratios are 1:12 for
students studying up to GCSE and 1:6 for A level groups.
If you prefer to teach your group yourself for some or all of the time
and require help with safety management and logistics, we’ll help you
make it happen.
Better value with PGL
Our centre teams are dedicated to making your stay as comfortable
and enjoyable as possible. Full board accommodation, the use of
specialist equipment (including projectors and ICT facilities) and a
generous allocation of free places for teachers (in the ratio of 1: 8) are
all included in the cost of your course.
Where?
Courses take place at PGL centres in the UK which are well equipped
with study facilities and ICT suites (see pages 24-29), where the
PGL teams help your students develop skills and knowledge in your
INTRODUCTION
Our tried and tested study courses are designed to meet your
curriculum requirements. Discuss your options with our specialist
team before you travel and customise your course in terms of focus,
techniques employed, equipment used and any other key areas that
will enhance the outcomes for your group.
Mobile tablet devices are used to record data in the field, including
numerical data, descriptions, photos and video. This data can be
downloaded on return to centre for analysis during evening sessions
or taken back to school for use later.
Combined courses across any subject areas are available on request.
We’ll also be happy to arrange coach travel (at a supplement) for
off-site visits so you can explore the area you are visiting to the full.
Learnlink TM
PGL’s unique online resource, LearnlinkTM, shows how our courses
are related to your curriculum and associated regulatory bodies. For
more information visit www.pgl.co.uk/learnlink
The PGL adventure bonus
To complement your study course, add our free on-site adventure
activity sessions to your programme, such as zip wire, giant swing,
trapeze, climbing and abseiling.

chosen subject areas.

All PGL centres have been approved

and awarded the Learning Outside the
Classroom Quality Badge.

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 Courses for KS3
Study and adventure: a winning combination
How does it work?
Every day is divided into four one-and-a-half-hour sessions. You choose the curriculum-linked study modules you want and the level of adventure
you’d like to include. Combine modules for cross-curricular enrichment or choose adventure-only sessions led by our trained instructors.

Geography Evening Entertainment

Our geography courses offer a choice of topics in contrasting When evening comes our enthusiastic teams offer a full entertainment
locations, including landscapes, rivers, settlements, rocks and fossils programme, tailored to suit the needs of your group - join in or take
which all benefit enormously from fieldwork investigations. the opportunity to watch and relax. Alternatively, use the evenings for
Find out more on page 8 follow-up sessions to review the day’s work.

Maths Common Entrance Examinations

The data’s in the adventure! Using practical, hands-on learning If you have any students sitting a Common Entrance Examination,
your students apply mathematical principles to the adventure we can set up investigations or help with scenarios. Call us for more
activities they participate in and develop a range of skills including information.
investigation, observation, prediction, recording, measuring and
forming conclusions.
Find out more on page 10

For details of our science and computing courses for KS3, visit our website
Science Computing
KS3 COURSES

Choose from a range of science modules, from Everyday Chemistry
to Alternative Energy Technology, all designed to develop investigative
skills, data collection and interpretation.
Find out more online at www.pgl.co.uk/scienceKS3
Whether students are creatively interpreting their stay at PGL
or analysing data collected from on-site weather stations, all
our computing modules are fully integrated into the whole PGL
experience.
Find out more online at www.pgl.co.uk/computingKS3

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“ The instructors were excellent.
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and
quick to engage even the more

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challenging students.
Rugby High School

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£94 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£204 +VAT

Geography www.pgl.co.uk/geographyKS3

KS3
Practical examples and case studies convert classroom-based learning into a deeper understanding of the subject. Our KS3
courses offer topics that benefit enormously from field study, such as landscapes, rivers, settlements, rocks and fossils.
All the equipment necessary for collecting data appropriate to the task is provided, plus activity sheets and an optional evening
session to summarise the day’s work.

Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
Rivers and Fluvial Systems
The form and functions of rivers are studied from source to mouth in
this river investigation. Visiting a selection of sites students measure
meanders, floodplains and channel shape and discuss land use, flooding
and human impacts on the river characteristics.
Settlement Investigation
Pupils investigate the changing function of a settlement over time and
the issues associated with settlements. Geographical techniques are
used to formulate an image of how an area has changed over time, in
terms of employment, functions and situation.

Geology, Rocks and Fossils

Pupils examine sedimentary rocks formed under a range of This course is available at
environmental conditions and discuss fossil formation and the tectonic Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
events that have shaped the landscape. Little Canada Isle of Wight 26
Coastal Processes and Features
The formation of coastal features and their evolution over time is
discussed using local examples. Stacks, stumps, wave-cut platforms
and caves are clearly visible at the site and if desired a beach profile can
be constructed.

A typical course (based at PGL Osmington Bay)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

River Study Urban Study Psammoseral Succession
River Wey Tourism in Weymouth (with packed Half day at Studland
KS3 COURSES

lunch)
Lunch Lunch
Fieldwork Techniques Activity Depart centre
Arrive and unpack
Beach Profiling Zip Wire

Dinner Dinner Dinner

Evening Evening Evening
Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment
Olympics Capture the Flag Robot Wars

Off-site coach travel at a supplement

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“ Our leader was absolutely excellent and
the quality of the activity and field
study sessions was brilliant. Already
looking forward to next year!
Harrow Way Community School ”

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£89 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£199 +VAT

Maths www.pgl.co.uk/mathsKS3

KS3
PGL’s Maths courses make learning inspiring by applying maths in the context of adventure activities, enabling students to find
mathematical answers to how their world works.
Modules use practical, hands-on learning, supported by our ICT facilities, and relate to key aspects of the maths curriculum
programmes of study, such as mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

Students are encouraged to use and apply maths by:
◾ Deciding what data is relevant to an enquiry
◾ Collecting small sets of data from surveys and by observation
◾ Using a range of techniques, methods and resources
◾ Comparing and evaluating solutions
◾ Using symbols, diagrams and graphs
◾ Explaining and justifying methods and conclusions
Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
Full Throttle
A quad biking session provides data, such as track length and lap times,
which can be analysed and built upon.
Tower Time
Students use trigonometry to analyse data from their abseiling session and
produce an annotated presentation of the activity.
Aero Noughts
Data from an aeroball session, such as shots and goals, provides material for
analysis in terms of ratios and percentages.
Sports Report
Races and team games create contrasting data which students use to focus
on percentage increase and decrease, fractions and ratios.
Marker Trail
Based on an orienteering session, students explore angles and distances in
order to design the shortest route.
This course is available at
Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
Little Canada Isle of Wight 26
Winmarleigh Hall Lancashire 28

Heartbeat
Data gathered from a rope-based activity is used to present an analysis of
how pulse rates change during the activity.

A typical course (based at PGL Winmarleigh Hall)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Activity Zip Wire Aero Noughts Based on an Activity Trapeze Tower Time Based on an
Activity Archery Aeroball session Activity High Ropes Course Abseiling session
KS3 COURSES

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Heartbeat Based on a Giant Activity Quad Biking Marker Trail Based on an Depart centre
Arrive and unpack Swing session Activity Challenge Course Orienteering session

Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Evening Evening Evening Evening
Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment
Wacky Races Campfire Ambush Disco

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“ We were really pleased not to be using
computers as part of these sessions as
we wanted to focus on the maths not
PowerPoint skills.
”
St. Mary’s RC High School

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 Courses for GCSE & A level
Creating pathways to success
We’ll always strive to meet your group’s learning needs as directed by you. So before you arrive, we’ll design a programme that best meets your
requirements, and we’ll be there to support you throughout your course.

You’re in safe hands with us. As a responsible provider, you can rely on us to take care of all aspects of the health and safety of your group during
your stay.

Geography GCSE and A level Controlled Assessments

We’re well-placed to run the geography course you need for your
students thanks to the local knowledge and expertise of our specialist
team and a choice of two outstanding locations.
Find out more on pages 14 & 16
By working alongside teachers in setting up the relevant conditions for
controlled assessments, we can cater for the requirements of all the
major examination boards. If you would like to arrange a controlled
assessment as part of your itinerary, we’d be delighted to arrange it
for you.

Geology A level
The Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight: two inspiring locations for
geological study, both with PGL centres and all the facilities your
group requires for a successful field trip.
Find out more on page 18
Follow-up Sessions
Consolidate the day’s learning with evening, classroom-based
follow-up sessions or take a break and enjoy the fun and games of our
evening entertainment programme - or if you prefer do a bit of both!

Biology & Environmental Science A level

Both our field studies centres are at coastal locations and provide
easy access to rivers, allowing your students to study aspects of
marine, coastal and fluvial environments with ease.
Find out more on page 20
GCSE & A LEVEL COURSES

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“ We have visited you for a number
of years with our GCSE Geography
students and the quality of the
accommodation, catering and study
courses has been excellent every time!
Stanley Park High School
”

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£94 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£204 +VAT

Geography www.pgl.co.uk/geographyGCSE

GCSE
Do you need to challenge your most able students, or concentrate on the C/D borderlines? Do you need to focus on specific exam
questions? Our staff assist in any way you like - by teaching, facilitating, or observing and managing safety. We improve grades by
firing up your pupils’ enthusiasm or guiding their preparation for exams.
So, when it’s all about results, tailor your course with us to focus on the learning you need - at the best location.

Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
Rivers and Fluvial Systems
The form and functions of rivers are studied from source to mouth in this
river investigation, including meanders, floodplains and smaller formations
such as point bars and river cliffs. A number of measurements such as
width, depth, velocity and sediment size are collected at a variety of
sample sites.
Tourism Investigation
Pupils examine the reasons for the historical development of a tourist resort,
using a variety of data collection techniques. Effects of recreational pressure
on local employment, land use conflicts, the physical environment and
traffic congestion are considered.
Urban Settlements
Producing land use classification maps of town centres allows students to
recognise patterns in retail settlements and settlement function. A range of
data collection techniques are employed to demonstrate the development of
towns over time.
Coastal Processes and Features
The formation of coastal features and their evolution over time is discussed
using local examples. Stacks, stumps, wave-cut platforms and caves are
examined and if desired, a beach profile can be constructed.
This course is available at
Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
Little Canada Isle of Wight 26

A typical course (based at PGL Osmington Bay)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

COURSES

River Study Coastal Processes and Formations Activity Climbing

Full day at River Wey Full day at Durdle Door and Lulworth Activity Challenge Course
COURSES

(with packed lunch) Castle (with packed lunch)

& A LEVEL

Arrive and unpack Lunch

GCSE OUR

Depart centre
ner

Dinner Dinner
© Chris Dow

Dinner
Evening Follow-up Follow-up
Entertainment sessions sessions
Sports Night

Off-site coach travel at a supplement

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 “ Our students gained so much insight
into field techniques and how this tied
in with their classroom theory. Excellent

”
instruction, well done!
Nelson and Colne College

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£86 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£198 +VAT

Geography www.pgl.co.uk/geographyAlevel

A level
Choose PGL at A level for our inspiring locations and our experience of supporting students studying for all the major exam
boards. We take both small or large groups and offer high levels of staff support - so we’re happy to deal with individual
investigations or hypotheses. We provide tablet devices and ICT facilities for recording and analysing data, preparing reports,
comparing online case studies and for secondary evidence.
Ensuring we succeed in meeting your specific needs is our priority, so we take plenty of time before your arrival to discuss these
with you, along with safety management and logistical support.

Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
Coastal Environments
The formation of coastal features and their development is discussed using
examples such as stacks, stumps, arches, wave-cut platforms, cusps
and berms. Wider coastal processes, types of erosion, transportation and
deposition can be discussed and measured through beach profiling. At
some locations there is evidence of a range of approaches to sea defences
and wider coastal management. Both of our centres also have access to
contrasting coastline locations.
Rivers and Fluvial Systems
The form and function of rivers from source to mouth are studied. Factors
considered include width, depth, discharge, hydraulic radius, wetted
perimeter and common fluvial formations such as point bars, meanders,
river cliffs and braided channels. Data gathered in the field and digital
photos are used when writing up the day’s findings and compared with
available data such as hydrographs, depth and rainfall data if required. Full
scale cross-sections can be produced and the hydraulic radius, wetted area
and wetted perimeter calculated.
Urban Settlements
Producing land use classification maps of town centres allows students
to recognise and investigate patterns in retail settlements and settlement
function. Development of towns over time can be demonstrated through
a study of building type and the CBD can be mapped. A report or
presentation incorporates data collected. Alternatively land use maps can
be completed and classification discussed.
Crowded Coasts
Students investigate the natural diversity of the coast and the concentration
of the population in coastal areas. They examine the causes and effects of
competition and conflicts such as the demand for space and the compromise
between economic benefits and environmental costs. Students can also
investigate how coastal development is increasingly at risk from physical
processes and the challenges of coastal defence and management.
This course is available at
Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
Little Canada Isle of Wight 26

A typical course (based at PGL Little Canada)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

COURSES

Fluvial Investigation Coastal Management Urban and Rural Settlement

Full day at Full day at Freshwater Comparison
COURSES

River Medina and Ventnor Half day at Newport

(with packed lunch) (with packed lunch) and Wootton
& A LEVEL

Arrive and unpack

Lunch
GCSE OUR

Depart centre
Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Follow-up Follow-up
Entertainment sessions sessions
Quiz

Off-site coach travel at a supplement

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“ Hands-on geography experienced by the
pupils. They acquired skills and techniques
relevant for the Advanced Higher
Geography course they will now apply to
Geographical Studies.
Greenfaulds High School ”

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£86 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£198 +VAT

Geology www.pgl.co.uk/geologyAlevel

A level
Our knowledgeable and experienced staff give ample support to A level students to follow their individual projects; our teams are
familiar with approved project locations and we are able to supply existing fieldwork titles that have been approved by the OCR
exam board.
Our study centres on the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight are ideally located and well-equipped to deliver the practical,
investigative fieldwork your students require.

Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
An Introduction to Field Geology
The day provides an insightful introduction to describing and interpreting
rocks by examining the local sediments. Students carry out macro and
micro observations of the rocks, including analysing a series of way-up
criteria and a variety of fold structures, using a compass-clinometer in the
recording of dip and strike. Students then use these observations to map
a local feature.
Geological Investigation
Students are introduced to the concepts of rock types, the rock cycle,
weathering, erosion and the processes that have led to the formation
of a local geological landmark. They can investigate human activity that
has consequently shaped the landscape and collect fieldwork data. The
data gathered in the field along with digital photos taken can be used to
produce a presentation of the day’s geological study.

Geology, Rocks and Fossils Field Mapping

Pupils examine sedimentary rocks formed under a range of environmental
conditions. They will also have the opportunity to discuss the tectonic
events that have shaped the landscape, with specific reference to the site
they are visiting. Students then have the opportunity to hunt for fossils
and examine the process of fossilisation from living creature to potential
museum piece.
Using a local landmark or feature, students learn the basic techniques and
approaches to geological mapping and data collection, which serve either
as an introduction or a review of their understanding.
This course is available at
Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
Little Canada Isle of Wight 26

A typical course (based at PGL Osmington Bay)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

COURSES

People, Rocks and Engineering Geology Mass Movement

Landscapes Full day at Portland Half day at
COURSES

Full day at (with packed lunch) Osmington Bay

Durdle Door /
& A LEVEL

Arrive and unpack Lulworth Cove

(with packed lunch) Lunch
GCSE OUR

Depart centre

Dinner Dinner Dinner

Evening Entertainment Follow-up Follow-up
Ambush sessions sessions

Off-site coach travel at a supplement

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“ The geology course was exactly what we
needed to prepare our students for their
coursework.
”
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

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£86 +VAT
Mon-Fri from
£198 +VAT

Biology www.pgl.co.uk/biologyAlevel

& Environmental Science

A level
Both our field study centres enjoy a coastal location as well as excellent access to fluvial environments and diverse vegetation.
Your A level students benefit from the outstanding support of our high staff-to-student ratio combined with outstanding locations
for their field studies.
Tablet devices for recording data along with ICT facilities for further study are provided to help meet your needs. We also devote
time and effort to discussing and arranging the important details of your stay with you before your arrival.

Popular study topics - visit our website for the full list
Marine Zonation
At a nearby beach, students explore marine life in the foreshore
microhabitats. Starting in the splash zone and working through the upper
and lower intertidal zones, students identify, study and collect as many
organisms as possible and also describe their adaptations and the stress
factors affecting these numbers, zone by zone.
Freshwater Pollution/Stream Ecology
Students investigate biotic and abiotic factors in a freshwater system.
Moving between sample sites, they focus primarily on the change
in invertebrate communities or pollution levels. Students use sweep
sampling, nitrate strips, the BMWP index, and identification keys.
Succession
The process of succession is studied across a range of locations and
environments. Biotic and abiotic variables are measured and the plant
specifics present identified and categorised. Data is collected and
presented in a number of ways and the timeline of change in the habitat
examined. Opportunities are provided to discuss human impacts and
development where relevant. Centres have access to psammoseres,
haloseres, lithoseres and hydroseres; please call us to discuss your
requirements if you have a specific preference.
This course is available at
Osmington Bay Jurassic Coast 24
Little Canada Isle of Wight 26

A typical course (based at PGL Osmington Bay)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

COURSES

Stream Ecology Psammoseral Marine Zonation on a

Full day at River Wey Succession Rocky Shore
COURSES

(with packed lunch) Full day at Shell Half day at

Bay / Knoll Beach, Osmington Bay
& A LEVEL

Arrive and unpack Studland

(with packed lunch)
Lunch
GCSE OUR

Depart centre
Dinner Dinner Dinner
Evening Entertainment Follow-up Follow-up
Casino night sessions sessions

Off-site coach travel at a supplement

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“ The small groups taught by one
instructor on the study days are very
effective and students learnt a lot and
enjoyed the study experience.
Prince Henry’s High School ”

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 Places
to explore
No matter which of our three locations you choose for your study trip,
you’ll enjoy the full support of our friendly centre teams who ensure you
and your students get the most from your stay.

Each centre provides all the facilities you need for outdoor study and
there are classrooms, projectors and large screen TVs for indoor study.

And after a day outdoors with your group, you’ll be glad of a cosy en
suite room with tea and coffee making facilities, conveniently close to
your group. They’ll also enjoy comfortable en suite rooms or cabins.

You’ll also be pleased to discover that all meals are freshly cooked and
accompanied by generous portions of vegetables, fruit and salad.

Preview Weekends
Explore your chosen centre and discover the benefits of a PGL study
trip on a free preview visit. Full board accommodation for you, plus your
spouse, partner or colleague and up to two of your children is provided
free of charge.

For forthcoming preview dates and venues please

visit: www.pgl.co.uk/previews
OUR CENTRES

24 Dorset and the Jurassic Coast, Osmington Bay

26 Isle of Wight, Little Canada
28 Lancashire, Winmarleigh Hall

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 Dorset and
the Jurassic Coast
England’s Jurassic Coast features some of the most impressive geographical, geological and ecological
sites in the country. Stretching for 95 miles from Orcombe Point, East Devon to Old Harry Rocks near
Swanage, East Dorset, this World Heritage site presents a snapshot of 180 million years of earth’s history.

And PGL Osmington Bay is right at the heart of it.

The major geological sites of Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door are all easily accessible,
along with an extensive section of the Jurassic Coast itself. The coastline, rivers and local landscapes
provide ideal material for comparative investigations, and the wide range of habitats enable in-depth
study of a variety of themes, such as the effect of farming on biodiversity, and freshwater pollution.

Maths, science and computing courses take place at the centre itself, using exciting study modules
which provide opportunities for a wide range of investigations.

PGL Osmington Bay

PGL Osmington Bay lies at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, just 5½ miles from Weymouth. It’s a
fantastic place to bring your students for that hands-on learning experience only a study course can
provide. Osmington Bay has direct access to the beach and the fossil-rich rocks, so you can start
your investigations straight away.
You can choose to complement your study course with free on-site adventure activities
which take place in the centre grounds, supervised by PGL instructors.

Adventure
Accommodation Facilities
Activities Include
Chalets Classrooms Abseiling
Students: En suite rooms ICT facilities Aeroball
sleep 4-6
Indoor Activity Zone Archery
Teachers: Single or twin en Pond study area Climbing
OUR CENTRES

suite rooms
Shop Fencing
Sports hall Giant Swing
Teachers’ bar Mountain Biking
Teachers’ lounge Trapeze
360o
Virtual Tour
For further information on
this centre, please visit
www.pgl.co.uk/osmingtonbay

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What can I do at Osmington Bay?
Below are just some of the topics available, for a full list of study topics, please visit our website.

Geography Geology Maths

◾ Coastal Management, Processes and ◾ Geological Investigation ◾ Full Throttle ◾ Heartbeat
Features ◾ Geology, Rocks and Fossils www.pgl.co.uk/mathsKS3
◾ Rivers and Fluvial Systems ◾ Geology and Landscapes Science
◾ Rebranding Places www.pgl.co.uk/geologyAlevel ◾ The Solar System ◾ Everyday Chemistry
◾ Rural Settlements www.pgl.co.uk/scienceKS3
Biology and Environmental Science
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyKS3
◾ F reshwater Pollution and Stream Ecology Computing
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyGCSE
◾ Psammoseral Succession ◾ Animation ◾ Coding
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyAlevel
www.pgl.co.uk/biologyAlevel www.pgl.co.uk/computingKS3

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 The Isle of Wight
Known as England in miniature, the Isle of Wight is the perfect place for a study trip thanks to its rich
geographical diversity, an abundance of dinosaur fossils and its status as a tourist destination.

120 million years of deposition, folding and erosion have created a varied surface geology. A chalk
spine bisects the island from the Needles in the west to Culver cliffs in the east, and gives the island its
highest point at 240 metres. More than 50% of the island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty and a further 20% is deemed to be of Special Scientific Interest.

Downland, ancient woodland, wide beaches, rocky coves, chalk cliffs and estuaries provide a rich
learning environment where your students can develop and refine their investigative skills across a
range of subjects including biology, environmental science and geography.

Tourism on the island generates a considerable number of issues worthy of investigation, including the
conflict between wealth generation and conservation of wildlife habitats.

Maths, science and computing courses take place at the centre itself, using exciting study modules
which provide opportunities for a wide range of investigations.

PGL Little Canada

Little Canada is just five minutes from the Fishbourne ferry on the banks of Wootton Creek and
stands in 48 acres of grounds. This picturesque centre has private access to the water and is the
perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the Isle of Wight on one of our study courses.
We will be happy to assist you in arranging ferry crossings for your group and transport to the centre.
You can choose to complement your study course with free on-site adventure activities
which take place in the centre grounds, supervised by PGL instructors.

Adventure
Accommodation Facilities
Activities Include
Log Cabins Classrooms Abseiling
Students: En suite rooms ICT facilities
sleep 4-8 Aeroball
Indoor Activity Zone Challenge Course
Teachers: Single, twin or triple Indoor swimming pool
OUR CENTRES

en suite rooms Climbing

Shop Matrix
Woodlands House Sports hall
Victorian house and gardens Quad Biking
Teachers’ bar Trapeze
Students: En suite rooms Teachers’ lounge
sleep 2-8 Zip Wire 360o For further information on
Virtual Tour

Teachers: Single or twin rooms,

this centre, please visit
mostly en suite www.pgl.co.uk/little-canada

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What can I do at Little Canada?
Below are just some of the topics available, for a full list of study topics, please visit our website.

Geography Geology Maths

◾ Coastal Management, Processes and ◾ Geology, Rocks and Fossils ◾ Full Throttle ◾ Heartbeat
Features ◾ Geology and Landscapes www.pgl.co.uk/mathsKS3
◾ Rivers and Fluvial Systems www.pgl.co.uk/geologyAlevel Science
◾ UK Tourism Investigation ◾ The Solar System ◾ Everyday Chemistry
Biology and Environmental Science
◾ Human Impact and Conservation www.pgl.co.uk/scienceKS3
◾ M arine Zonation
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyKS3
◾ World of Invertebrates Computing
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyGCSE
www.pgl.co.uk/biologyAlevel ◾ Animation ◾ Coding
www.pgl.co.uk/geographyAlevel
www.pgl.co.uk/computingKS3

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 Lancashire
The adventure activities at Winmarleigh Hall provide plenty of opportunities for your KS3 students to
discover how maths relates to the real world.

By generating and collecting data and applying mathematical theory during an abseiling session,
for example, your students learn more about how their world works and how maths can be used to
interpret it.

Practical investigations and experiments lie at the heart of our science course, while our computing
course offers a range of modules designed to improve data analysis and coding skills.

All our study courses provide fun and focussed learning which is tailor-made to meet your requirements
and relates directly to your curriculum and the work you are doing back in the classroom.

PGL Winmarleigh Hall

Winmarleigh Hall is in a great location, providing a rural retreat in 50 acres of gardens and woodland
near the Forest of Bowland. Enjoy the many original features combined with the modern facilities of
this Victorian country house. There’s a floodlit activity area, plus plenty of classroom space for your
group.
You can choose to complement your study course with free on-site adventure activities
which take place in the centre grounds, supervised by PGL instructors.

Adventure
Accommodation Facilities
Activities Include
Students: A range of Classrooms Abseiling
accommodation, all en suite, Floodlit activity areas Climbing
sleeping 2-10 Football pitch Fencing
Games rooms Giant Swing
OUR CENTRES

Teachers: Single or twin en suite

rooms ICT facilities Jacob’s Ladder
Shop Quad Biking
Teachers’ bar Trapeze
Teachers’ lounges Zip Wire
360o
Virtual Tour
For further information on
this centre, please visit
www.pgl.co.uk/winmarleighhall

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What can I do at Winmarleigh Hall?
Below are just some of the topics available, for a full list of study topics, please visit our website.

Maths Science Computing

◾ Full Throttle ◾ The Solar System ◾ Animation
◾ Heartbeat ◾ Everyday Chemistry ◾ Coding
www.pgl.co.uk/mathsKS3 www.pgl.co.uk/scienceKS3 www.pgl.co.uk/computingKS3

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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’ve
booked with us before, or this is your first time, our Head Office team are just a phone call away and are ready to help. If you have any
questions and cannot find the answers here, please contact us directly and we will be delighted to help.

Why choose PGL?

◾ PGL courses are shaped to meet the requirements of your curriculum Full details of the policy are available online at www.pgl.co.uk/insurance
and exam boards and will also be sent with your Booking Confirmation. Please ensure
◾ On-centre PGL staff will fully support your group you read the policy for the full terms, conditions and exclusions
◾ We provide risk assessments for every PGL centre and location applicable. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the
◾ Our centres are approved for use by schools like yours policy may result in cover being restricted. The following is a brief
◾ Free preview visits synopsis of the cover:
PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefit from
ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. Cancellation/loss of deposit Up to £1,000
Curtailment Up to £1,000
For added peace of mind
Emergency medical expenses Up to £10,000
All PGL staff are subject to rigorous internal vetting, DBS checks and
completion of training and assessment courses. For details of all staffing Personal accident cover Up to £25,000
policies, please take a look at our Code of Practice and Safeguarding Personal possessions Up to £1,500
Policy at www.pgl.co.uk/cop
Personal money Up to £500
(£200 under 18s)
MyPGL
Our web-based teacher resource facility provides you with a range of Personal liability Up to £1m
essential information to make organising your school trip as simple and as Organiser’s liability Up to £5m
straightforward as possible. Visit our website at www.pgl.co.uk/mypgl
to access and monitor your booking details and download forms and Excesses
documents required to proceed with your booking. Please note that there is an excess of £35, £100 for liability and £250
for legal advice and expenses clauses.
Organising your trip
Once you’ve made a no-obligation provisional booking we’ll send you a
provisional booking pack containing useful information and material to help
you promote your trip in school.

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.
TEACHER GUIDE

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Find out more
MyPGL
LearnlinkTM
Our unique resource designed to
help you relate the content of your
chosen course to the requirements
of your curriculum and associated
regulatory bodies.
www.pgl.co.uk/learnlink

Organising your school trip is simple

and straightforward with MyPGL
where you can access your booking
details, essential information, Our affiliations:
documents and presentations for your peace of mind
parents’ evenings 24/7. Find out which partnerships and affiliations
www.pgl.co.uk/mypgl are in place to ensure your PGL experience is
the best it can be and of the highest possible
standard.
www.pgl.co.uk/affiliations

Study courses

Teacher Guide
Everything you need at your fingertips,
from risk assessments and Codes
of Practice to insurance documents,
menus, itineraries and FAQs.
Visit our website for detailed module www.pgl.co.uk/teacherguide
descriptions, photos, sample itineraries and
learning outcomes.

New!

Virtual Tours
Visit the centre web pages to explore our centres inside and out with our
360o virtual tours. You can take a tour of the centre, see our facilities and
get a glimpse of our adventure activities in action.

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 Travel & security
Travelling in 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 centre
at Little Canada on the Isle of Wight.

Please note: transport to any off-site locations is not included in the

cost of your study course.

Coach travel
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:
◾  ost 2008 vehicles
P
◾ 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

24 hour care
In the unlikely event of a breakdown, we have procedures in place 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.

Safety and security

With over 55 years’ experience of running school trips, our operating
policies and practices are built on a wealth of knowledge – resulting in
our excellent safety record.

Our Code of Practice and Safety Management System documents

contain summaries of our safety systems and procedures with regard
to all the courses we run. They are designed to ensure that we meet all
legal requirements, establish clearly the standards which must be met to
meet the company’s requirements and ensure consistency across all the
TEACHER GUIDE

products that we offer. These documents can be downloaded from our

website www.pgl.co.uk/cop

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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 0870 460 5260 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.
Step 2 Make a no-obligation provisional booking
Call us on 0870 460 5260 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.
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
◾ Full board accommodation as described (breakfast, lunch and
dinner)
◾ Study modules including worksheets, course materials and
equipment
◾ Adventure activity options as described
◾ All activity instruction and supervision including use of specialist
equipment
◾ Varied evening entertainment programme
◾ PGL staff support during your stay
◾ Generous free places for teachers and Party Leaders in the ratio
of 1:8 full fare paying passengers
◾ Free Preview Visits for first-time Party Leaders
◾ Substantial discounts for Party Leader’s family members
◾ Pack of supporting material to help you promote your trip in
school
◾ Extensive insurance cover for UK schools and groups
*Most groups prefer to bring their own bedding (duvet/pillow) however bedding is
available at a supplement of £9.50+VAT. All bedding is provided for adults and a
fitted sheet is provided for all guests on every bed.
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.
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
Final balance and travel
The final balance is then payable 8 weeks prior to departure. 4
weeks prior to departure, we will forward your final travel details,
itinerary and luggage labels, provided we have received your final
balance and party information.
PGL is a member of ABTA which means our
customers benefit from ABTA’s assistance and
Code of Conduct.
What’s extra
◾ Travel to and from the centre
◾ M eals en route to the centre
◾ Bedding*
◾ P upils’ spending money
◾ Travel and entrance fees for excursions and off-site visits
When to travel
Autumn and spring for choice, value and flexibility
With our centres open for up to 10 months of the year, schools
have plenty of flexibility when considering when to travel. Choose to
travel in the autumn or spring to benefit from lower prices, as well
as other advantages such as quieter centres and more choice.
Weekends for GCSE and A level students
We appreciate that taking students out of different classes during
the week in exam years can be difficult. Our weekend courses offer
the ideal solution and are also great value for money.
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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.
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
PARTY LEADER INFORMATION
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
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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
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 non-
UK 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 2016, 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 10 February
2015, £1=1.375 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) For 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, 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
liability on a customer in respect of costs. The scheme
does not apply to claims for an amount greater than
£5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per
booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are
solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or
the consequences of such injury or illness, except for
small compensation claims for minor injury or illness
subject to a limit of £1,000 per person. Application for
arbitration must be made within 9 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 our
responsibility.
13. Supervision
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) No group member under 18 consumes alcoholic
beverages.
b) No 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) All party members wear the lap belts provided for
all journeys by coach. (Not always applicable to
coaches sourced overseas)
d) No 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
considers Day 1 as the day of arrival at UK centres
and the day of departure from the UK port/airport for
overseas courses. The final day is the departure day
from UK centres and the arrival back at UK port/airport
for overseas courses. For schools which have a long
journey to and from the UK centre, port or airport, such
as schools from the North of England, Scotland and
Northern Ireland, the actual number of days involved
overall may be greater than the advertised tour length.
Coach Travel For overseas courses, return coach
travel from school to centre is included for groups
subject to minimum numbers. Coach travel is an
optional extra for UK courses. We use reliable operators
offering modern, comfortable coaches with excellent
back-up and breakdown cover. Our coach contract
for all tour departures stipulates post 2008 vehicles
in compliance with strict UK and EU Coaching
Regulations including R66 roll-over protection. Coaches
used on transfers to airports or UK centres are
contracted to be no more than 10 years old. Please
note the following details:
a) U
 se of coach: At overseas centres your coach
is available to carry out your own choice of local
visits and excursions, subject to EU drivers’ hours
regulations. Please note, groups will be unable to use
their coach on the afternoon of arrival in resort or on
the morning of the day of departure from centre.
b) Drivers’ hours: All itineraries are agreed with coach
companies prior to departure and adhere to strict EU
driving regulations. All British coaches we use must be
fitted with a tachograph to monitor driver hours.
c) S
 eat Belts in Coaches: By law, all British coaches
transporting young people under 16 years of age
are required to be fitted with lap belts. Coaches
contracted by PGL will conform to this requirement.
The Party Leader and other accompanying adults are
responsible for ensuring that the lap belts are worn
at all times during coach travel. Please note that
coaches hired locally on the Continent are not yet
subject to the same legislation.
d) Cross-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.
Air Travel Flights booked may be operated by either a
charter or scheduled service of a major airline. Flights
will be in economy class. All overseas transfers 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.
You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully
immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct
route, flight times and carrier. It is possible that UK
departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/
or flight times may be changed even after tickets have
been despatched – we will contact you as soon as
possible if this occurs. Any change in UK departure
airport, overseas arrival airport, the identity of the carrier,
flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle
you to cancel or change other arrangements without
paying our normal charges except where specified in
these conditions. If your flight is cancelled or delayed,
your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied
by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you
to claim compensation and/or another remedy from
the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the
Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue
the airline for any compensation due to you. All sums
you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline
concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the
full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any
other payment arising from such cancellation, delay,
downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any
disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on
any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle
you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle
you to cancel any other arrangements even where
those arrangements have been made in conjunction
with your flight. We have no liability to make any
payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding
Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation
or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of
any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement
to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with
above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the
Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you
do not claim against the airline and make a claim for
compensation or any other sum from us, you must, at
the time of payment of any compensation or other sum
to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights
you have against the airline in relation to the claim that
gives rise to that compensation payment.
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
at a port/airport other than in the UK, a supplement
may be payable for additional transport arrangements.
Timings and Itineraries All itineraries, journey times,
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. All you need to do is select the local visits and
excursions you would like to make and we will contact
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 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.
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.
Collective & Individual Passports
For information concerning individual and collective
passports please visit the Home Office Identity and
Passport Service website www.ips.gov.uk/passport
The destinations featured in this brochure do not
currently require British citizens to hold a visa. Non-
British passport holders are advised to check with
the relevant Consulate/s with regard to individual visa
requirements. Collective Passports for pupils aged
17 years or under are currently accepted by all the
countries we visit.
16. Health Matters
The Party Leader signing the Booking Form is entirely
responsible for passing on any health requirement
information to other party members. Party Leaders
may wish to refer to the Department of Health leaflet
T7.1 ‘Health Advice for Travellers’ which offers health
information for all destinations. Copies are available
from Post Offices nation-wide. Although PGL’s
extensive insurance covers the cost of emergency
medical treatment abroad, we would still recommend
that all party members travelling within the EU have a
valid EHIC.
17. Special Requests
Any special requests must be clearly notified to us in
writing. We do our best to meet any special requests
made by you and ensure that these are forwarded to the
appropriate persons. We cannot guarantee, 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) Prices 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) Accompanying adults over and above the free place
allowance may join the course at a supplementary
charge, subject to availability of accommodation.
c) PGL 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
to enjoy the many benefits of our courses and tours. If
members of your party have additional requirements,
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 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
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
We occasionally take pictures/video for PGL
promotional purposes, including, (but not limited to)
online, printed material and press releases. If any
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 any
such restrictions.
23. Marketing
PGL may use your written feedback in promotional
materials whether it reaches us in letters or on our
feedback forms. If you do not wish to be quoted,
please could you inform us on any written material
you send us.
24. Brochure Information
The information contained in this brochure is accurate
and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained on
the publication date, September 2015. If we ascertain
ourselves or are notified of any subsequent changes to
the details contained herein, we will advise you as soon
as is reasonably possible.
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