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Centre Facilities at Windmill Hill

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Dining room hall at PGL Windmill Hill

Food at Windmill Hill

Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.

Accommodation at Windmill Hill

Lodges

Lodges

Accommodation Type: Dormitories – En suite
Guests: Lodges with en suite rooms, sleeping 5-6
Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

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You’re in safe hands with PGL

No risk is an acceptable level of risk, which is why we go beyond to ensure every young person is always in safe hands.

Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:

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Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.

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Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.

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Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.

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Safeguarding
Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.

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Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.

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Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.

Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.

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Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.

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Safeguarding Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.

Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.

FAQ

What’s included in the cost of the PGL trip?

Everything your school or group needs is included in the cost of the camp at Windmill Hill, with accommodation, activities, equipment, food and drinks all covered in the price per person!

What happens in the evenings?

The fun doesn’t stop after the day’s activities! After dinner, our evening entertainment programme will keep your class or group amused until  it’s time for bed. We’ve got discos, campfires, quizzes and loads more! We want to create a schedule perfect for your group, so if you have anything in particular then just let us know and we’ll do our best to plan it into your group’s itinerary!

What should I pack for my child's overnight stay?

Here are some essential packing items for your child’s stay at Windmill Hill:

  • Tops/t-shirts (for daily adventure activities)
  • Trousers/leggings (for daily adventure activities)
  • Evening clothes (for discos, quizzes, evening games and more)
  • Sports kit (for sports teams and sports activities)
  • Swimwear (for our thrilling Aqua Park and other water activities)
  • Towels
  • Toiletries

Does my child need waterproofs for their residential trip?

Yes, we recommend that your child brings a waterproof for their trip to Windmill Hill. We’ll be outside enjoying adventure activities no matter the weather, so bringing something to keep them dry in case it rains is a great idea!

Does my child need to bring money?

We have an on-site gift shop at Windmill Hill, and if your child would like to buy a souvenir to bring home then they’ll need some money. We suggest £10 per child either as cash or on a pre-paid card. We have lots of goodies to choose from, including caps, pens, t-shirts, mugs and more! We even have uniformed group PGL badge that your child can take home to show everyone that they have been to PGL with their group!

Can I contact my child during their camp stay?

Yes, you can contact your child while they are at Windmill Hill. If your child has a phone then they can contact you during free time (highlighted in our Mobile Phone Policy). But if they’re not bringing a phone to Windmill Hill, then they can always let a member of the PGL team know that they’d like to contact home and they’ll get that organised. You can also get in contact with your child if needed, by calling our Windmill Hill centre or through contacts provided by your child’s group leader.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements?

Yes, we can cater for many dietary requirements. When you book, let us know about any dietary requirements your child may have or anyone in your group, and we’ll make sure that they’re catered for. We can support diets for religious, cultural or medical reasons. We regularly provide meals for coeliacs, diabetics, guests with food allergies and vegetarians/vegans.

What safety measures are in place at Windmill Hill?

We have a huge emphasis on safety, starting with the recruitment of our staff and continuing through to all of our activities. As a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a licence holder for activities in scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority) regulations, we make safety our priority.

A risk assessment has also been carried out at Windmill Hill, with risks being outlined and managed. The risk assessment covers the grounds of Windmill Hill,, as well as all of the activities available at the centre.

Our Activity Instructors are experts in their area, trained and assessed both in-house and by external assessors. They’ll be there during every activity to make sure they’re completed safely and correctly.

New staff complete a comprehensive induction and job specific training followed by regular observations, feedback, reviews and assessments.

Is there parking available at Windmill Hill?

Yes, Windmill Hill has parking facilities available on-site.

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