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PGLKIDSSAYIT’S“THESTAFF!”THATMAKEPGLHOLIDAYSTHEBEST!
Fullytrainedandhighlyskilled,it’sourteamthatmakePGLholidayssopopularand
successful–parentsandchildrentellusso!Withevengreaterenergythanmost
youngsters,andendlessspiritandenthusiasm,they’retotallycommittedtoyour
child’senjoymentandwell-being.
PGLINSTRUCTORS
use of soap and toothpaste, eat meals with
Trained Instructors take responsibility
the children, organise wacky evening
during activity sessions. We have an
entertainments, and boogie with them at
excellent safety record of which we are
the disco. We train Groupies to come
very proud, and we insist our Instructors
through smiling – and the children simply
enforce the highest possible safety
love them!
standards.
PGLHOLIDAYCONSULTANTS
Where a formal qualification exists,
Our Holiday Consultants are second to
Instructors must hold it and trainee
none. Many are parents and know our
instructors must study for it. Where no
centres well, so are best placed to answer
recognised qualifications exist, Instructors
any questions you may have. They can’t
must have achieved the PGL Multi Activity
wait to help you plan the perfect holiday
Instructor Award.
for your child – so call them now!
PGLCENTREMANAGERS
ONLYTHEBESTWILLDO
Unlike many organisations, all PGL Centre
To maintain our reputation for excellence
Managers are on permanent, full-time
we rigorously select only the very best of
contracts, having worked their way
the thousands of candidates who apply
through PGL’s own career system. They set
every year. We assess them according to
the tone at their centres, and ensure staff
their previous work with children,
stay motivated throughout the whole year
entertainment skills, personality and
so each week is as good as the first!
activity qualifications or experience.
Natural leadership, organisational skills,
Naturally all staff members are police
a great personality and a thorough
(CRB) checked at enhanced disclosure
understanding of the PGL philosophy
level, or equivalent. Additionally, all new
are pre-requisites!
appointments are on probation for their
first week, and continually assessed to
PGLGROUPLEADERS
ensure they meet our high standards.
On arrival at our UK centres, your child will
Groupsizes
join a small group of similarly aged
HIGHLYTRAINEDANDQUALIFIED
With over 50 years of experience, PGL’s
Groupies look after groups which
children in the care of a Group Leader (or
commitment to staff training and
vary in size according to age. For
‘Groupie’). Our Groupies are exceptional
development is unsurpassed. Our staff
7–10s the ratio is 1:12, with a
people, chosen for their ability to
lower ratio for older children.
communicate with children and look after
must be adept at bringing out the very best
Instructor to child ratios vary
them. Responsible for children’s social
in children, while keeping them safe and
according to the activity, but here
welfare, they will be your child’s main daily
happy. So we ensure each one is trained
are some examples:
contact.
and equipped with the skills, knowledge
and attitude to give your children the time
Canoeing 1:8 Like an exciting big brother or sister, of their lives.
Pony trekking 1:8 Groupies really make the children’s
Archery 1:6 holidays special. They are superb role
Abseiling 1:1 models and the children rely on them for
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For off site activities there are
all kinds of support and fun.
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where they should be, encourage regular
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