Top School Trips -Issue 7

www.teachwire.net/school-trips | 51 Why was the Conway Centres Bursary Scheme introduced? We see every day the emotional, physical, mental, social and academic benefits of residential trips to children, and we wanted to make these opportunities more accessible than ever before. We are determined that as many young people as possible should experience an overnight residential trip in the great outdoors, which is why we have introduced this new funding initiative. When is the funding available? We trialled the Conway Centres Bursary Scheme initially, with over 500 young people benefiting in the autumn term alone. Now, due to the success of the trial, we are thrilled to announce that the scheme is here to stay – and it is bigger and better than ever, with up to £89 funding per child available! The funding is available to schools throughout the whole year for any new bookings they make, but they should be quick, as funding is going fast. Who can benefit from the bursary, and how does it work? At Conway Centres, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to experience a residential, so we have removed the usual barriers teachers might expect to encounter. With no child-eligibility limitations, schools don’t need to fill out any lengthy forms. If you’re interested, just get in touch and we will handle the rest. What kind of experiences can schools expect from Conway Centres during their residential trip? With the Conway Centres Bursary Scheme, there is no compromise on adventure! With high ropes, WE’RE THE EXPERTS “Every child deserves a residential” MariaMcQuillan explains how the Conway Centres Bursary Scheme can help schools give pupils an unforgettable adventure DON’T FORGET GET SUPPORT – The Conway Centres team know schools are busy, so they will do the work for you. Just get in touch. ASK ABOUT THE BURSARY – There are no child-eligibility limitations and no application, and you could receive funding of up to £89 per pupil. BOOK NOW – Funding is available on new bookings, all year round, but be quick, as dates are running out fast! www.conwaycentres.co.uk | T: 01248714501 | E: conwaycentres@edsential.co.uk EXPERT PROFILE Name: Maria McQuillan Job Title: Head of Conway Centres. Area of expertise: Ensuring a unique, life-changing experience for young people Best part of my job: Watching how young people grow and thrive at our centres // CONWAY CENTRES PARTNER CONT ENT water sports, land-based challenges, off-site adventures, art and exploration available, schools can choose from a diverse range of activities to suit their requirements. From the thrill-seeker of the group who enjoys adrenaline-filled high-adventure to the pupil who gets more of a thrill taking paint to paper, we pride ourselves on ensuring that every child will leave at the end of their residential having taken part in something that they love. Which centre should schools choose? We have three centres in the Cheshire countryside to consider, as well as our largest centre, in Anglesey, which sits beneath the Snowdonian Mountain Range. Schools tend to bring their younger visitors to our Delamere centre for their first residential experience, before moving on to Burwardsley in Year 3, where pupils can learn all about the Iron Age. Tattenhall is a great step up for younger KS2 pupils, enabling them to take their first step into adventure activities, before visiting Anglesey, the home of high adventure, when they’re a bit older. Here, they can take part in activities such as canoeing, sailing, gorge walking and much more!