St Giles Yorkshire Football & Sports Academy

Our Package Programme includes: 20 lessons (16.7 hours) each week from qualified teachers. Residential accommodation. All meals, with a healthy and varied menu. 24-hour care, supervision, and support. Up to 2 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week. 15 hours of sports included per week. Airport transfers (supplements apply). All course materials and a leaving certificate

We request a GBP 100 deposit per week booked to secure the space. Full payment is requested 30 days before the starting date.  Cancellations if more than 28 days before arrival: we keep the deposit. Cancellation if  between 28 and 14 days before arrival: we keep 80% of the course fee & airport transfer (if booked). Cancellation if less than 14 days before arrival: no refund available. Cancellation if after the course starts: no refund available. Visa refusal/delay (less than 28 days before the course begins): In cases of visa refusals or delays in visa approvals, we aim where possible to pass on only direct costs incurred by us.

Our managers are fully first aid trained and at least one first aid trained member of staff will be present on each excursion. Sports coaches and lifeguards have all completed professional training. All staff are fully briefed on fire and emergency safety procedures in advance of the students’ arrival, and fire and emergency procedures are practiced with the students in their induction and throughout their stay. Premises, facilities, activities and excursions are all fully risk assessed, and these documents are read and updated regularly by staff members. There is a safeguarding lead at each centre and all staff carry out comprehensive, professional safeguarding training.

Both in the classroom and during activities and excursions there is a ratio of at least one adult to every 15 students (1:15). Outside of these times and overnight there is a minimum staff ratio of one adult for every 20 children (1:20).

St Giles employs a Centre Manager to oversee all aspects of the camp. In addition, the management team will consist of an Academic Manager and/or Activity Manager as needed, supported by a team of Teachers and Activity Leaders. Management staff onsite are also supported by the St Giles Juniors Head Office Team. This is a supervised camp, and students are under full supervision at all times. If a student has parental consent and is over the age of 12, they may be given limited free time, always in minimum groups of three, for activities such as shopping during an excursion to a set time frame and within a strictly designated area.

Academic staff are trained to a minimum of CELTA level or equivalent. All sports coaches hold professional qualifications from the relevant body.

Yes, all adults working with children in the UK are required to have an Enhanced DBS check carried out in advance, as well as professional references. St Giles is committed to ensuring our staff meet the required standards. We also employ a large number of returning staff who come back to work for us summer after summer.

All summer centre staff are required to take part in several comprehensive training sessions in advance of the start date, both face to face and online. Throughout the summer staff take part in performance assessments and are offered additional training and support where needed. Professional development is important to us and staff are encouraged to reach their personal and professional goals throughout their employment with St Giles.

St Giles Juniors camps foster diversity and inclusion by creating an environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcomed and supported. We prioritise equal opportunities for students and employees of all genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has access to the same high-quality teaching, training facilities, and support systems.

Codes of conduct and safety information are clearly communicated in our welcome packs which are sent to students and their guardians before the summer, and again during induction and throughout the camp. Copies of these documents are available on request.

Students are encouraged away from using their phones during planned excursions and activities. During lessons, mobile phones are generally not allowed except on occasions when the students may be asked to use their search engines to help them research an area of study. During free time and overnight students have access to their own devices in order to have the freedom to call home at their own leisure.