According to Skiing and the National Curricululm, a free leaflet published by the English Ski Council, ski courses can help pupils develop confidence, respect for the environment, a sense of responsibility for their own safety and that of others, and closer relationships with their peers and teachers. As well as PSE, skiing can be combined with maths, sciences, technology, languages, humanities and PE.
Details: English Ski Council, Area Library Building, Queensway Mall, The Cornbow, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 4AJ, tel: 021 501 2314.