1. PGL Caythorpe Court Lincolnshire

2. Agenda Welcome to PGL Courses Activities Accommodation Facilities
Catering and diet
Health and Safety
FAQs
Questions

3. Welcome to PGL The market leader! Fully risk assessed AALA licensed
ABTA bonded
Over 50 years experience
Founding member of BAHA
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. Caythorpe Court Accommodation
En suite rooms sleep 4-8
Tent village
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.

7. Caythorpe Court Facilities
Purpose built activity bases
Sports hall
Football pitch and playing fields
On-site lake for water sports

8. 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.

9. Staying safe! The PGL Code of Practice describes all safety and
operational procedures both on and off-site including:
sample risk assessments
staff to pupil ratios
staff vetting and training
equipment specifications
site security
medical cover
emergency procedures
All centres and activities are fully risk assessed every year
The PGL Code of Practice details all the control measures put in place to minimise risk
Sample risk assessments are available on line and specific assessments are available from PGL on request
All our instructors are specifically trained for our programmes to ensure the delivery of safe and rewarding sessions across a wide range of activities
The staff recruitment process is as follows:
Detailed application form completed and submitted
Vetted by a dedicated HQ recruitment officer
Verification of all references, List 99 check and Criminal Records Bureau clearance obtained
Successful applicants undergo a compulsory probationary period lasting a minimum of ten days
Original qualification certificates checked
Prior to the beginning of the operating season, instructors and group leaders who have not worked for PGL before attend a residential training course
Job offer confirmed. On-going support, development training and assessment under the supervision of Senior Instructors.
At every PGL centre you will find an experienced and professional Centre Manager who is in charge of Centre operations and has overall responsibility for the success of your course and the performance of our staff.
Operating procedures conform to National Governing Body guidelines where these are relevant to the activity in question and the level being undertaken.
Through the Quality Badge Programme you can be confident that recognised providers fulfil all the necessary criteria as laid down by the DCSF, thereby better enabling Party Leaders to manage visits safely, efficiently and beneficially.

10. FAQ’s What to take with you – kit list Pocket money – how much to take
Valuable items – best left at home
Electrical appliances – must be safe
Deodorants – roll-on only please
Laundry – emergencies only
Contacting your child
Pocket money - It is very much up to you however, as a guide, most groups allow £1.50 per night plus £ on the last night for souvenirs
What to pack and valuable items - Please limit luggage to one case/bag per person and one item of hand luggage for carrying food etc. on the journey
The kit list is provided on the Parent Information Leaflets however we would like to stress that:
Brand new and expensive items (such as mobile phones) should be left at home
Old, casual clothes are recommended
Pack more clothes if it is likely to be wet weather
All clothing should be marked with the student’s name and school.
Electrical appliances - Guests are responsible for the safety of any electrical appliances brought to centre. The Centre Manager reserves the right to ask for appliances not to be used if they appear to be unsafe.
Deodorants - It is advised that children bring roll-on deodorants rather than aerosol deodorants as these can often set off fire alarms.
Laundry facilities - There are limited laundry facilities on centre and therefore they can only be used in an emergency.
Contacting your child - Parents are asked not to call the centre except in an emergency. Children are involved in an activity programme often on a large site and may be some distance away from the phone.

11. Thank you for your attention! Are there any questions?