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4.5
104 reviews
Excellent
60%
Very Good
31%
Average
9%
Poor
1%
Awful
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We did not have a good experience with the Leaders this year as they were inexperienced and did not seem able to cater for the 160 girls we took. (March 2023 - Secondary School)
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(February 2023 - Primary School)
Excellent resources and activities to challenge and develop physical and mental skills. Great food and accommodation. Staff very helpful. (November 2022 - Primary School)
Food and accommodation great. Fabulous location. Staff always friendly and helpful. Facilities for staff available whilst leaders take children away for evening activities. (November 2022 - Primary School)
PSHCE (November 2022 - Primary School)
(November 2022 - Primary School)
As it was the end of the season, a lot of the staff seemed less enthusiastic to motivate the children. We also had a lot of unplanned free time - 90 mins - between meals and activities with no designated areas or planned activities. The site isn't suitable for the children to run around as there's a lot of exposed tree roots which are tripping hazards and it's on a slope. We had a few minor injuries (scrapes and bruises) and run-ins with other schools during this time. (October 2022 - Primary School)
As it was nearing the end of the season, the enthusiasm of the staff was lacking. We also had a lot of downtime this year - 90 mins after meals - which were unplanned and the site isn't suitable to allow children just to run around as it's on a slope. Designated activities and areas for each school would be useful in this time. We had a few falls, injuries and run ins with other schools during this time. (October 2022 - Primary School)
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(October 2022 - Primary School)
(October 2022 - Primary School)
(September 2022 - Primary School)
Great for outdoor, teambuilding style activities. (September 2022 - Primary School)
It was a disappointing trip. PGL has decided to change their menu and therefore their was no hot food for breakfast and a few of the lunchtimes. I felt our children were hungry as the activities were very physical and therefore, a proper hot food menu should have ben supplied as stated at the time of booking. There was also a lack of qualified instructors at the time which meant that our programme of activities were limited. We had chosen the location for the water sport activities and were only offered kayaking (with some children missed out on dur to a windy day!). The activities were very similar - lots of team building / running around the site. The Group Leader also lacked direction and we found that our own staff were far more engaging and forward thinking with our children than he was. (September 2022 - Primary School)
PGL have a vast range of activities for schools to participate in. However, you may not always get your first choice. We were given dragon boat racing, vertical challenge and sensory trail originally, although we only chose vertical challenge from these three - our other two weren't granted. I requested to change the sensory trail and I was given three options (archery, ball games or beach walk) so I chose archery as it allows pupils to use multiple skills and is fun and competitive. Each activity is roughly 1 and a half hours which is a good amount of time to ensure everyone gets lots of turns but without getting bored. (July 2022 - Primary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
Although it was mainly these two, I would say that you can incorporate a wealth of different lessons into the activities they do. (June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
PGL works really well for residential trips (June 2022 - Primary School)
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PSHE (April 2022 - Primary School)
(April 2022 - Primary School)
Most activity leaders were brilliant. One was not (possibly hungover). PGL management onsite informed.
Safeguarding was supported at all points and all children had a brilliant time overall.
Not all the activities for open (covid, and not all staff trained on all activities) so not everything we wanted was available. (March 2022)
Most activity leaders were brilliant. One was not (possibly hungover). PGL management onsite informed.
Safeguarding was supported at all points and all children had a brilliant time overall.
Not all the activities for open (covid, and not all staff trained on all activities) so not everything we wanted was available. (March 2022)
Well organised trip with very helpful staff and facilities. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Prior communication meant that we planned for groups of 15, which had to be changed to 12 once on site, caused some upset. (March 2022 - Secondary School)
(December 2021 - Primary School)
(November 2021 - Primary School)
(November 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent site. Staff are helpful and accommodating. (October 2021 - Primary School)
(October 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent for team building and active learning. (September 2021)
(September 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent facility for our Year 6 cohort, especially in this difficult period. (July 2021 - Primary School)
The children had a hugely enjoyable trip and found the activities rewarding. (July 2021 - Primary School)
Absolutely amazing trip! (July 2021 - Primary School)
(June 2021 - Primary School)
(June 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent, friendly and supportive staff. Concerns/queries (minor) were dealt with promptly. (March 2020 - Primary School)
Brilliant trip with excellent leaders, activities and food. (February 2020 - Primary School)
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(November 2019 - Secondary School)
PGL could not do enough. Every problem that we encountered, they were on hand to help sort and were always available. A great venue and one which we will return to and visit in the future. (November 2019 - Primary School)
Great activities, some fantastic leaders. Parts of the accommodation could do with updating. (November 2019 - Primary School)
Most activities well led and managed. Accommodation is getting a bit tired (showering facilities, etc). Food was good. (November 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
Disappointed in food this year and less enthusiastic staff at the end of the season but otherwise a good stay. Good accommodation and good range of activities. (October 2019 - Primary School)
The staff and activities were brilliant, but there were a few issues on site this year. The maintenance of the cabins was not great, we had lots of blocked pipes for showers and toilets. We also got the impression they were short staffed as we have always had two leaders for our group and this year we only had one (who had never led a group before). We were given a very early breakfast slot which they were not able to change and they timetabled a very messy activity right before we were due to leave, causing disruption with suitcases and changes of clothes. (October 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
Outbreak of illness, and lack of consideration given by some staff and in particular transport staff spoiled somewhat an otherwise ideal trip. (September 2019 - Primary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
Ferry - Children not allowed off coach during crossing due to sickness at PGL site despite none of the children from our school being ill? (September 2019 - Primary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
very successful visit with children exceeding their own relative expectations. Some transport issues as we were foot passengers. Poss consider reverting to using the coach onto the ferry. (June 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent Trip - enjoyed by all and very successful. (June 2019 - Primary School)
The group enjoyed the activities and staff were sensitive to the needs of the group, who all have SEN. They were able to modify their language to give simple instructions to the group, and to modify the activity if need be, and were sensitive and appreciative that not all of our children would be persuaded to take part in an activity. (June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019 - Primary School)
Most of the course leaders spoke appropriately to the age group of children they were teaching and understood their need for visual demonstrations. The children had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and participated in most activities. (May 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019 - Primary School)
(March 2019 - Primary School)
Great venue, helpful staff, fun activities (February 2019 - Primary School)
Fieldwork was excellent but activities were not as good as expected from PGL due to the time of year and the fact we were the first school of the year. (February 2019 - Secondary School)
Our accommodation was excellent, our leader really helpful, and the activities really well run. (December 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
Very well established centre. We have been attending for more than 10 years. (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
A great week for the Year 6 children, as usual! (October 2018 - Primary School)
Children had a fantastic residential. Activities were well led by centre staff. Food/accomation as expected. (October 2018 - Primary School)
(September 2018 - Primary School)
A great week had by all that visirtted Little Canada, Isle of Wight. (August 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
The residential trip is a most enjoyable for yr 6. (June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(May 2018 - Primary School)
(May 2018 - Primary School)
They were extremely helpful and I would recommend to others. (April 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
Most of the visit was very well organised and delivered. However, some issues with the hot water meant that not all pupils or staff were able to shower daily. Also, there was some variation in the quality and calibre of activity leaders. (March 2018 - Primary School)
