Working With Schools

Working With Schools

Quaystage Training's youth programmes for school groups include Tall Ships and Yacht Sail Camp  youth adventures designed to excite and engage, stretch and challenge and provide a platform for traditional lessons in a non-traditional environment. 

Our School and educational programs are undertaken during the school term.  Our team will work directly with parnter schools to young people outside and active. 

  • Keystage 3 and 4 (and above) ages groups.  
  • Core Subjects and other national curriculum subjects can be taught in a practical way.
  • Sailing meets outdoor education and experincial learning outcomes. 

 

Influencing Social behavior and responsibilty

Programs enable young people to develop new skills which will open doors in their future. They are not just amazing holidays but developmental journeys that start long before a young person steps aboard their vessel when they join their chosen programme.

Teachers and parents tell us their pupils and children "came back as young adults" or that "they learned the true meaning of teamwork" on board.

Crewmebers on Community Projects

Support for the organiser

We know much work is involved in organising school expedition. At Quaystage Training are committed to making memories which will last for a lifetime without placing a burden on busy teachers.  

All we ask is for a contact teacher from your school willing to act as a focal point for the school and for booking rooms, e.g. for assemblies and parent meetings.  She/he will then be supported by our Quaystage Liaison Officer who will provide all the support needed include providing risk assessments, letters to parents and collecting funds.  

Beach Party

Recruitment of students

Recruitment for students will usually take place at least 2-3 months before the start of each voyage.  However we are happy to work with you for a longer period.

This allows a reasonable period for fund raising to be undertaken before the voyage and also allows the Quaystage Liaison Officer to establish contact and start working with the young people to develop expected outcomes for their own personalised development programme which will reward them for their efforts.

First step is to book us for a school visit and if possible an assembly.  More information can be found in our "Bookings for Schools" pages.

Personal Development Programme 

This development programme will comprise a number of elements, including fund raising, seamanship, leadership and post voyage elements.

All these elements are designed to help the young person enhance their experience on board the vessel and apply their new skills to their ongoing personal development.

Packages available for school groups: Key Stages 3/4 ages 12-18, young people 15-25 and places available for school staff.

Adult staff on voyages help to create the learning experience for young people, linking generations and encouraging mutual respect between the generation gap. For many it will be the first adult they have spoken to that is not their class teacher, parents or social worker.

 

Discover how Quaystage Training can work with your school:

Information for teachers

School Booking Process

Itineraries may change.........

Please be aware that all voyage itineraries can change without notice, Owing to the nature of the weather and wind. A change in weather or operational reasons can mean we are unable to visit a port as planned or that time ashore is lengthened or shortened.