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MariaMcQuillan, Head of Conway Centres, Anglesey, explains what goes into their award-winning residentials “Our team are experts in their field” Q&A Tell us more about the centre… Located in NorthWales within 169 acres of sprawling National Trust land and with its own private dock on the stunningMenai Strait, Conway Centres, Anglesey is home to high adventure! Whether you need accommodation for a class of 30 or want to run a residential for a full year, multiple year groups, or team up with your MAT, it’s ideal – the centre accommodates up to 420, making it extremely versatile for secondary residential trips. What activities and programmes can schools enjoy? We offer a range of water-based, high-rope, land-based, off-site, and arts activities and pride ourselves that our programmes are designed with personal and academic development and schools in mind. Whether you want children to build resilience by taking on high-adventure activities, improve grades with a revision adventure residential, or explore all that NorthWales has to offer, we can help. Our schools tell us what their goals are, and our team tailor activities and programmes to support them. Why are residentials so important? Even though residentials aren’t compulsory, they’re a key and popular part of the school year. When young people visit Conway Centres, they take away far more than fantastic memories: the chance to try new experiences, overcome fears, claim independence, and develop personally are just a few reasons why these trips are so important, all while having fun, of course! You recently won ‘Best Residential Experience’ at the School Travel Awards – what sets Conway Centres apart? We were so pleased to win – a huge thank you to all the schools who voted for us! Schools say that our staff are a highlight of their stay. We focus on recruiting the highest calibre of staff, people who will be with us for years, not just a season. Our team are experts in their field and truly understand the education sector. From keeping up with what’s new in the curriculum to supporting schools when they’re back in the classroom, we know that a residential should be an extension of classroom learning. 30 SECOND BRIEFING Conway Centres, Anglesey offers high-quality outdoor adventure and cultural residential courses that are a powerful development experience. They empower, inspire, challenge and develop young people, making an educational and life-changing difference. What type of residentials are schools booking at the moment? The schools who visit us understand the benefits of a Conway Centres residential, which is why many are making the switch from summer to autumn/winter residentials. Not only are students challenged in tougher weather conditions, but by visiting in the autumn term, schools are able to reap the benefits for the rest of the academic year. They pay less but take away so much more! ABOUT MARIA Maria is Head of Conway Centres, Anglesey. • Education is at the heart of everything Conway Centres do – your programme can be tailored to support your learning outcomes • Your residential will be run by the most experienced tutors in the industry • Adventure is never far away – enjoy off-site activities in some of North Wales’ hotspots WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE www.conwaycentres.co.uk T: 01248 714 501 E: conwaycentres@edsential.co.uk www.teachwire.net/school-trips | 33 // CONWAY CENTRES - EDSENTIAL PARTNER CONT ENT