XUK Blog

XUK 2023 in Numbers

General
29 December 2023
XUK 2023 in Numbers
As the end of 2023 draws near, we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for an amazing year and look back at some of our highlights in numbers from the past 12 months.

Early Years Staffing Crisis

Staff
16 March 2023
Early Years Staffing Crisis
According to the Early Years Alliance (EYA), 8 out of 10 early years providers are having difficulty recruiting staff. Finding the quantity of quality, qualified staff that is essential in running our provision is becoming more difficult each year

Residential Summer Camp Jobs

Staff
17 January 2023
Residential Summer Camp Jobs
A role at a summer camp is a chance to gain experience working with children as well as trying out a host of new activities. XUK Camps has a variety of these types of positions available for summer 2023.

XUK 2022 in Numbers

General
29 December 2022
XUK 2022 in Numbers
As the end of 2022 draws near, we would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for an amazing year and look back at some of our highlights from the past 12 months.

UK Seasonal Worker Restrictions on EU Citizens

Staff
16 December 2022
UK Seasonal Worker Restrictions on EU Citizens
XUK campers have been cared for over the years by around 3,000 staff, of which around 8% were EU citizens. These individuals have filled vital roles within our residential camps and have proven to be some of our most valuable assets in the running of our organisation.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Benefits

Excel
8 December 2022
Duke of Edinburgh Award Benefits
The Duke of Edinburgh award is a great opportunity for teenagers and young people to develop crucial skills that will set them up for the future.

Getting Children back outdoors

Excel
16 November 2022
Getting Children back outdoors
Programmes such as XUK Excel’s Outdoor & Adventure elective provides an array of opportunities to get back to nature and develop those practical life skills that have been neglected over the past few years!

Summer Holiday Job

Staff
13 December 2021
Summer Holiday Job
Summer camp jobs: Our experienced staff are essential to the successful running of our School Holiday Camps. Read more to find out how to apply and get a job to work at our Summer and Day Camps

XUK Covid-19 2022 information

General
30 November 2021
XUK Covid-19 2022 information
Update and information on the Covid-19 situation and how it is affecting XUK for the camps in 2022

XUK at Dauntsey's

Activity
17 November 2021
XUK at Dauntsey's
XUK Camps are moving to the amazing Dauntsey's school in Wiltshire. Amazing facilities and ready for 2022 camps. We can't wait to get going and see all our campers.

Summer job great on your CV

Staff
25 October 2021
Summer job great on your CV
A summer job looks great on your CV. There are many different job opportunities out there for students. We know one that future employers will love

Covid-19 updates 2021

15 June 2021
Covid-19 updates 2021
A running update on the Covid 19 situation and how it is affecting XUK Summer 2021.