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Don't just take our word for it, find out what our alumni, schools and groups say about their visit to Ghyll Head.... 

Cllr Thomas Robinson, a passionate Ghyll Head advocate on his experiences of our wonderful centre

Bowling Park Primary School enjoy week long visits with us. Take a look at what they got up to last September!

Jeff Seneviratne, a long standing supporter and fundraiser. Jeff and his late wife Teresa have been involved with Friends of Ghyll Head from its early days.

Sarah Marshall, Deputy Head, Lancasterian School

As a special school supporting young people with multiple and complex needs, we felt strongly that the experience had to present a real challenge—something meaningful that pushed them outside their comfort zones, while still being accessible 
I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my 27-year teaching career. Watching our students grow in confidence, embrace independence at their own level, and take on new challenges was incredible. Students using power chairs and those with tracheostomies were able to participate fully alongside their friends. One unforgettable highlight was meeting Oli, who DJ’d for the group using his eye gaze technology—an inspirational moment for everyone. 
And the impact didn’t stop there. One student enjoyed the experience so much, he’s now asked if he can return to Ghyll Head to do his work experience there—proof of how empowering and lasting the experience was 

Ceri Owen, Copthorne Primary School

All of the activities were brilliant and challenged children in different ways. Children were pushed in different ways, the residential accommodation was lovely and the area and view was perfect. The instructors were brilliant and really helpful they supported our children no end and could not help them more. Children that we thought might be scared of activities were supported and helped to take themselves out of their comfort zones. 

Ifraz Sharif, Guidance Hub Youth Group

 All of the activities were valuable in developing key skills, which was fantastic.....Lisa’s ability to connect activities to real-life situations made the experience even more meaningful. For example, during canoeing, while we were floating and enjoying a warm drink, she asked how we could summarise this experience in relation to life. This was a deep and profound question that encouraged the girls to think on a much deeper level. 

Jane Johnson - Virtual School Head

My name is Jane Johnson and I am the Virtual School Head for ‘Children Looked After’ in Manchester City Council. My sister Claire Redrobe is the deputy head at Ashgate Special School and a massive fan of Ghyll Head!! It is 20 years since I last came here. It's been too long! I will be back again with young people through our fostering team and maybe with my own Virtual School Team too! Thank you 

Leigh Crowther, Bowling Park Primary School

 The staff were excellent and their manner with the children was perfect. As always, a brilliant residential. 

Rachel Welch- Teacher- St John Fisher and St Thomas More Primary School

As my first experience of a residential, the bar has been set high for what I expect from all others I go on, in my teaching career. I thought you were so inclusive in an environment that could easily not be. You definitely built our children’s resilience in such a short amount of time. 
 
Thank you again, enjoy the next few weeks before summer camps start. 

Meryl Blackburn Assistant Head, Chorlton Park Primary School

What a fantastic experience and brilliant resource for our children. Our group had the opportunity to take part in so many different activities that they wouldn't usually do. It was a pleasure and a privilege to see them develop in confidence and find their 'inner strength' over the two days that they were away. Thank you to ALL of you for your enthusiasm and commitment to outdoor education.

Student- Withington Girls School

Ghyll Head was great, I loved getting wet! Hills all around. Good scenery? You bet! 
You were all so friendly which helped us have fun, Letting us do the nightline, which many had never done.
 Launching onto the zip wire was my favourite bit. Heading onto the lake, we were working as a team, Even the Dead Shed was fantastic, even though we weren’t so keen. 
And so I’m saying thank you to all of you back there, Didn’t we just love the fresh air!