Transforming lives through the power of the sea
Two million school children go on residential school trips every year and 40% of trips are specifically organised to engage hard to reach pupils. A recent study reported that 52% of children do not tell their parents about a trip due to money concerns.
We understand the urgent need to invest in young people’s futures, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. To address the financial barriers, UKSA established the ‘Leave No Child Behind’ fund, which ensures students who would otherwise miss out, have access to funding for residential trips.
Lessons you can’t learn in the classroom
Our ‘theory of change’ explains how a residential trip at UKSA influences cognitive change in children and young people, including skills such as attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, and reasoning. The theory considers the ecological systems approach to development and learning. Our residential trips offer a new environment outside of the classroom where our students can develop life skills.
We have first-hand evidence that outdoor activity centres like UKSA help to improve mental health and confidence, build resilience, and instil life skills – all of which are essential attributes for our young people. Data is collected from beneficiaries before and after attending a residential trip.
The power of the ocean
Here are the results reported from the last year that highlight staggering increases across all development elements.
These findings demonstrate that our programmes improve self-confidence, personal growth, and ability to recognise capabilities.
Empowering children to reach their potential
Through our ‘Leave No Child Behind’ fund, UKSA gives hundreds of children each year the chance to visit our unique waterfront campus in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight for a residential stay where they can participate in sailing and water sports, many for the first time.
We have a variety of facilities and fleet to ensure that our students have the very best learning experience and learn valuable communication and team building skills.
“The funding has been incredible and has enabled our young people that might not have had the opportunity to come away on a trip like this to realise their dream and to take part in an amazing experience at UKSA.”
Assistant Principal, Mary Rose Academy
Oceans of opportunity for those that need it most
Working closely with organisers, we create flexible packages tailored to your learning objectives, specific needs and budget. All ages and abilities are catered for at UKSA and we take great pride in the long-term relationships we build with the people that return to us year after year.
We assess these financial needs on a case-by-case basis. If you are a school teacher or youth group leader looking to book a group of students with some parents in receipt of financial support from the government (free school meals, pupil premium, universal credit) and or you live in an area of high deprivation (Check your postcode here) then your school or group may be able to benefit from our financial support.
E-mail our Schools & Groups team on [email protected] or call (01983) 203045 to find out more.
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