We aim to make the planning and pre-departure process as smooth and straightforward as possible. We understand how busy teachers are and how much effort goes into organising a school trip. Find out why Schools Go Skiing is the perfect choice for your next school adventure.
Beyond the physical and mental health benefits of being active outdoors and the exhilaration of hitting the slopes, skiing fosters resilience, teamwork, and confidence while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Students also develop an appreciation for mountain environments and the natural world, aligning with educational sustainability goals.
Build Confidence
and Resilience
Environmental
Awareness
Improve Mental
Health
Immerse Yourself in
Nature
Learn a New Skill
Make Lifelong Memories
We request passenger information within four weeks of booking and final passport and medical information three months before departure.
Your Programme Manager will issue all final travel documents within a comprehensive Travel Documents Pack four weeks before departure.
Your final balance payment and completed Air Passenger Information and Medical Form are due 12 weeks before departure.
Your Programme Manager will issue all final travel documents within a comprehensive Travel Documents Pack four weeks before departure.
Bon Voyage! Your Duty Officer will be available to support you throughout every phase of your journey and your time on tour. Upon arrival at your ski destination, your Trip Leader will be there to welcome you.
Upon returning from your ski trip, we’ll arrange a review meeting to gather your thoughts, highlights, and feedback on your experience both during the trip and throughout the planning process.
Your feedback is vital to our continuous improvement and helps us personalise our service to better meet the needs of you and your students.
It’s important to inform you of the Schools Go Skiing Booking Conditions, which form part of the contract for your school ski trip with us. These conditions include details on financial security, insurance, booking amendments, cancellation costs, and accommodation. You can view our Booking Conditions below.
Our Safety Management System policy is a working document, detailing the safety considerations and measures that we’ve put into place. Our staff and partners must be familiar with this policy to ensure we continue operating at industry best practice and meet school travel safety standards.
Upon confirming your booking, the travelling staff leader will receive a detailed risk assessment pack tailored to your ski trip destination. These risk assessments are crucial for managing the safety of your group, identifying potential risks, and highlighting areas for improvement to ensure a smooth and secure experience.
We have clear emergency action and crisis management plans in place for all school groups on tour, with our staff receiving annual training in crisis and incident management. Alongside these contingency plans, we maintain effective communication protocols to ensure prompt contact with emergency services, school administrators, and parents if needed.
As members of the Protected Trust Services (No. 5642), we fully comply with the Package Travel Regulations and guarantee financial protection for our customers through the PTS trust account and insurance model. All payments are securely processed and held in the Trust Account until your departure, safeguarding your payments.
Our 24-hour emergency assistance line is available to all Trip Leaders and school staff members throughout their ski trip. Your Trip Duty Officer will be on hand to support your group as needed, whether during travel phases or to provide logistical or emergency assistance.
We hold Tour Operator Insurance, which includes combined liability, crisis events, and professional indemnity coverage. Our public liability insurance provides cover up to £10,000,000. Upon booking, all students and staff members will be covered under our comprehensive youth group travel insurance policy with Zurich.
We believe it is unacceptable for any child or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and we fully recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of students and staff. Our child protection policy is designed to protect our groups and provides clear guidance for staff, Trip Leaders, and suppliers to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
We continuously monitor the FCDO travel advice for all our destinations and will keep you informed of any updates. If the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to your destination within two months of departure, we will arrange a meeting to discuss alternative arrangements.
Upon returning home from your ski trip, your School Manager will arrange a meeting to review your experience. While we look forward to hearing your stories and highlights, your feedback is invaluable for helping us improve our service and safety management systems.
