1. Caythorpe Court Meeting
2016

2. PGL Caythorpe Court Lincolnshire 31st October – 4th Nov 2016

3. The market leader! Fully risk assessed Over 50 years experience
Welcome to PGL
The market leader!
Fully risk assessed
Over 50 years experience
PGL provides a wide range of top quality residential adventure and educational courses for more than 4,500 groups every year
All PGL centres and activities are risk assessed to comply with legal requirements and best practice. Risk assessments are available by request and on the PGL website
Centres are subject to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority regulations (AALA) where appropriate
ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded means your money is protected
BAHA – British Activity Holiday Association. Responsible for establishing operating guidelines for the activity holiday industry.

4. Multi Activity Challenging and fun!
Tailor-made programmes
4 action-packed sessions
per day
Evening entertainments
Personal development
Confidence building
Increased motivation
Activities are chosen to suit the requirements of the group
4 x 1 ½ hour activity sessions every day
A full evening entertainments programme run by PGL staff includes discos, talent shows and quizzes
Benefits of a multi-activity course include:
- improved self confidence
- improved team-building skills
- better peer group relationships
- raised self esteem
- increased motivation.

5. Premium Quality Outdoor Education
Abseiling
Aeroball
Archery
Canoeing
Climbing
Fencing
Jacob’s Ladder
Quad Biking
Trapeze
Zip Wire
A wide range of premium adventure activities at all PGL centres – the above list is a small sample of those available.
Individual as well as team challenges
Activities designed to encourage new skills and develop existing ones.
Activities vary according to centre. This list is a sample.

6. Staffing
BRJS staff: Three members of staff will be involved (dependent on pupil numbers).
Individual staff members will have responsibility over their activity group and will be participating in all the activities with the children
Activity groups will be determined by BRJS staff

7. PGL will generally be allocated to one specific activity group during the week
There is always at least one member of PGL on night duty for any emergencies
The doors of BRJS staff will be clearly labelled so that the children will know where individual staff are if they need any thing (within reason!) during the night

8. Caythorpe Court Accommodation
En suite rooms sleep 4-8
The Fens are purpose built wooden lodges with en suite rooms sleeping 4-6.
The Vales comprise en suite rooms sleeping 4, 6 or 8
The Wolds comprise en suite rooms sleeping 4 - 8
Tents are spaciously sited and sleep on frame mattresses. Toilets and showers are close by.

9. Accommodation
All accommodation is situated within the Court’s self contained grounds which are set well away from any main roads/public access
Children are allocated rooms prior to the trip. They can choose one friend and then staff will make the decision for the rest of the dorm based on a number of factors.
Children will be placed in groups ranging from 4-8 depending on the rooms that are available to us

10. Rooms are self contained units with bunk beds and en-suite bath rooms
Children will be expected to keep it clean and tidy at all times. All rooms will be inspected regularly by a member of staff and points awarded for tidiness and good housekeeping. A prize is awarded at the end of the week
Security-there are combination locks to all the main buildings and windows have intruder restraints on them
Smoke detectors and fire alarms are situated in every room
Once the children are in their rooms after their evening drink they are in for the night until breakfast, unless of course there is an emergency

11. Catering & dietary needs
3 nutritious, balanced
meals per day
Vegetarian option
Salad bar
Special diets catered for
by prior arrangement
Continual investment in healthy menus
Fresh ingredients fully traceable to audited suppliers
Freshly cooked
Processed food avoided
Meals meet Local Authority guidelines
Caterers can deal with most dietary requirements but please ensure the party leader is aware of any dietary requirements well in advance.

12. Emergency contact
Parents fill in emergency contact forms prior to the visit so that BRJS staff can contact you from the centre
If we are unable to contact you directly then we will ring school so that Mr Briffet can contact you
If you need to contact your child in an EMERGENCY then please contact BRJS during the day.
Children will not be allowed to take mobiles/ electronic equipment as they may get lost/stolen. However cameras are permitted

13. Children will not be allowed to use the telephone whilst at Caythorpe
BRJS staff will be phoning school with a daily update which will be sent via text and on the website.
If they wish, children can send a postcard during the week to update you of their week so far

14. Prior Arrangements
Dates:
Cost: Approx £255
Forms: Emergency Contacts, Medical Details (travel sickness) and Dietary Requirements
Behaviour: Parents will be asked to collect your child from Caythorpe if their behaviour is unacceptable. There will be no refunds.

15. Cost and payment schedule
Initial deposit
£55.00
Interim payment
£100.00
Final payment
Total cost
£255.00