BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL
Holiday Activity Courses 2014 BRAND NEW COURSES ON OFFER
To book please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses
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Contents
Page 3
Introduction
Page 4
Fun Club Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up
Page 5
Mini Explorer course descriptions
4-5 years
Page 6 & 7
Junior Explorer course descriptions
5-7 years
Page 8-12
Young Adventurer course descriptions
7-15 years
Page 13
Course Listings, Dates & Costs
Page 14 & 15
General Information
Page 16
Campus Maps & Course Registration Points
To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses
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Introduction BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL
Holiday Activity Courses 2014 Welcome to Birkenhead School Holiday Activity Courses
We use facilities specifically designed for the age groups on our courses
Our courses are not just ‘sports courses’ we offer a wide range of activities, making use of the unrivalled facilities and equipment on our campus
Our course leaders are all educational professionals or qualified sport coaches and have enhanced CRB disclosures
We work within statutory adult:child ratios
We have a track-record of excellence and have been delivering holiday activity courses for over 20 years
We provide a sit down lunch: your children do not need to bring their own food
We are mindful of the fact that the children are on holiday and the emphasis for these courses is to have lots of fun, make new friends, and learn new skills through active participation. When planning our programme we have tried to cater for the diverse needs of children and we hope you will find we have something for everyone. With such a wide range of specialised courses on offer, we are Wirral’s leading Holiday Activity Course provider. Our Holiday Courses run from 10am-4pm and include a sit down lunch, which is prepared on the premises by our team of chefs. Wrap-around care is also available; Early Drop Off (8am-10am) and Late Pick Up (4pm-6pm) are held in Little School: please see page 4 for further information and prices. We look forward to welcoming you Steph Harris, Tom Brand & Clare Birch Holiday Activity Course Team
CONTACTING THE HOLIDAY ACTIVITY COURSE OFFICE
Address:
Contact details:
Birkenhead School — The Prep 57 Shrewsbury Road Oxton Wirral CH43 2JA
Tel: 0151 651 3095 - For information all year round Fax: 0151 651 3091 Bookings: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses E-Mail: hac@birkenheadschool.co.uk Course Leader Mobile: 07920 138 072 (for emergencies only during courses)
Office hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 3
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Fun Club
For parents who need to arrange care for their children outside of the Holiday Activity Course hours, we are also able to offer Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up sessions, held in Little School. Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up sessions are a time to relax, play and enjoy being with friends in a caring, stimulating environment. Our staff are skilled and experienced in the care of children, Fun Club staff escort children to their course venue at the start of the day and pick them up at the end of the day, with children signed in and out of the courses with the course tutors. The Fun Club team provide a number of resources, that cater for the wide age range of children: Children can relax by reading a book, watching television and using our laptops. We also provide construction games, toys & puzzles, imaginative play and art resources. Children will be given the opportunity to play outside using basketball nets, scooters and lots more. Early Drop Off:
Timing: 8am-10am Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week
Children can be dropped off from 8am and are escorted to their course by Fun Club staff. A breakfast of toast and a selection of jams and cereals will be offered to all children which is served in Fun Club up to 9.30am. Late Pick Up:
Timing: 4pm-6pm Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week
Children are collected from their course at the end of the day and taken back to Little School until they are collected by their parents. A light tea* is served in the dining room at the start of the session. *Please note that this is not intended to replace their meal at home.
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Mini Explorer Courses 4-5 years
Mini Explorer Courses (Boys & Girls aged 4 or 5yrs) Our Mini Explorer courses take place in our purpose built Pre-Prep building which is resourced specifically for 4-5 year olds. This is a secure building with intercom entry. It has wet and dry indoor play areas and an outdoor play area with a climbing frame and soft cushioned floor. Activities also take place on the School Field and in the Prep Hall and Gym. We adhere to OFSTED ratios of 1 adult:8 children.
Weeks:
1*
2*
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12* 13*
Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day Please note: Week 4 runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week
Art & Craft
Climbing Frame
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gymnastics, Sports and Go-Karting These courses have been designed to let children express themselves with developmental activities in a positive and nurturing environment. The emphasis is to have fun and for the children to develop confidence through active participation. Sports and gymnastics sessions (in which children will use different equipment) will enable them to learn about spatial awareness, competition and body movement. As well as the physical activities advertised, there will be quieter moments with sand and water play, parachute play, games, songs and story time. Art and Craft activities will ensure that there is plenty to take home. Children will also have an opportunity to play in the role play area and use the outside climbing frame. They will also have great fun learning how to become a safe driver with Go-Karting one session a week. Go-Karting runs from Week 3-11*
Go-Karting
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Junior Explorer Courses 5-7 years
Junior Explorer Courses (Boys & Girls aged 5-7yrs) Our Junior Explorer courses are based in “Little School”, a facility that caters specifically for this age range, which is used as a registration and pick-up point. Children are grouped according to ability and these courses cover a multitude of different activities, ranging from drama and dance to sports and climbing. Participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, arts & crafts and climbing facilities.
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi Sports Weeks:
1*
2*
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12* 13*
Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day Please note: Week 4 runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week These courses cover a wide range of sports and include at least one hour of Art & Craft activities per day. Children will explore their creative side and work with different materials to create pieces of art using new techniques. All sessions will begin with coaching the basic fundamentals of the sport and will progress to small sided team games. Groups will be divided by age and ability. Everyone will also get a minimum of two hours on the climbing wall during the week. The Multi-Sports option is designed to further enhance the participants’ hand eye co-ordination. The coach will deliver sessions appropriate for the age range and ability of the group. Each session will start with a series of drills and skills to improve technique and will end with small sided games. Go-Karting runs from Week 3-11* Whether you are the next Lewis Hamilton or trying for the first time, our qualified instructors are on hand to guide children around safely. Everyone will get an opportunity to race a Go-Kart around an inflatable track. This activity is programmed for one morning during the week for all Junior Explorer Courses unless specified otherwise*.
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Junior Explorer Courses 5-7 years
Junior Explorer Art & Craft & Go-Karting with Musical Theatre
Weeks:
8
10
Cost: £135 per week Every morning the children will take part in an exciting and fun packed musical workshop delivered by a qualified instructor. The workshop will see pupils develop their confidence, group working, acting and dance skills in order to perform an amazing performance on stage for family and friends at the end of the week. In the afternoon there will be different Art & Craft activities each day. Children will explore their creative side and work with different materials to create pieces of art using new techniques.
Junior Explorer Master Chef with Sports & Go-Karting Week:
7
Cost: £135 per week
If you’re a budding Jamie Oliver or would just like to try something new, the Junior Master Chef course could be the one for you. From delicious brownies to perfect pizzas, you’ll get the opportunity to both sample and make a whole host of tasty treats to take home and share with the family. A willingness to try new foods and flavours is all you need as ingredients will be provided but please ensure you bring your own apron. The class is split into two and while one group is cooking, the other group is taking part in a wide range of sports and climbing.
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Young Adventurer Courses 7-15 years
The majority of our Young Adventurer courses are based on our main School campus. The Sports Hall is used as a registration and pick-up point. Participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, ICT and climbing facilities. These include: Prep Hall, Sports Hall, Art Room, ICT Suite, Prep Gym, Climbing Wall (purpose built on site), Main School Field, McAllester Field and Astro-turf. We also use Noctorum Field for the Outdoor Survival Skills and Archery. External sites include: Lady Leverhulme Art Gallery and West Kirby Marine Lake.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 7-15yrs) Multi-sports with Climbing Weeks:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Cost: £100 per week £28 per day Please note: Week 4 runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 per week
This course is designed to introduce a variety of coaching in different sports. Groups will be divided by age and ability and participants will develop skills through active participation. Each session will progress into small sided team games, where new skills learnt can be implemented. There are plenty of sports on offer throughout the week. Our experienced Course Tutors will choose from a variety of sports, which include:Football
Tennis
Diamond Cricket
Short Tennis
Badminton
Mini Olympics
Table Tennis
Cricket
Indoor Athletics
Quick Cricket
Netball
Tag-rugby (non contact)
Basketball
Hockey
Relays
Uni-Hoc
Dodge ball
Capture-the-Flag
Danish Long Ball
Rounders
Football
Volley Ball
Bench Ball
Lacrosse
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Young Adventurer Courses 7-15 years
Young Adventurer (Boys and Girls 7-15yrs) Multi-Sports with Musical Theatre Weeks:
8
10
Cost: ÂŁ135 per week This course will be split into two. In the morning, the children will take part in a wide range of sports including climbing. Details of the sports offered are listed on page 8. In the afternoon, a qualified instructor will deliver a Musical Theatre production which will be explored using Singing, Dance & Drama. Participants will learn how to create and maintain a character on stage and how to communicate through mime and dance. The week culminates in a performance which will include all three elements of the course. All participants will be given the opportunity to develop their acting and dancing skills through a range of exciting workshops. Those taking part in the course will be able to learn basic dance technique, enhance their performance skills and create their own dance sequences developing choreography skills.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 10-15yrs) Survival Training, Basha Building, Archery, Cooking and Orienteering Weeks:
6
7
Cost: ÂŁ135 per week Learn how to cope outdoors. Using our Noctorum Field facilities, you will be taught by an experienced CCF Instructor how to make a survival shelter and learn the basic survival skills for the land and sea. Make an outside cooking area and experience cooking in the wild. Plot a map, follow a course and learn how to use a compass. You might be the next Bear Grylls! Have you ever thought of trying archery? Well now is your chance. A weapon of legend that helped create the heroic tales of Robin Hood and played a central role in some of our country's most historic battles. Now you can test your talent. See your arrows arc through the air to drive home in your target with a satisfying thump.
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Young Adventurer Courses 7-15 years
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 7-15yrs) Riding and Stable Management with Multi-Sports Weeks:
6
8
10
Cost: ÂŁ135 per week
This course comprises half day sessions everyday at a local riding stables, where participants will enjoy a one hour riding lesson as well as the opportunity to learn stable management skills each day. The riding lessons are suitable for all ability ranges and will focus primarily on walk, trot and canter skills. For more advanced riders, jumping may be an option. The stable management experience will range from grooming horses to preparing feeds. The remainder of the day is designed to introduce a variety of coaching in different sports. A full list of the type of sports that the tutors can choose from are shown on page 8. Groups will be divided by age and ability and participants will develop skills with active participation.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 10-15yrs) Photography with Image Management Week:
8
Cost: ÂŁ135 per week As a guide to getting started in digital photography this course will cover the basics of photography, computer concepts that accompany the study of digital cameras and a basic understanding of the principles of a digital camera. Also covered will be an introduction to image correction using Adobe Photoshop and creating a digital print of a digital photo. Students will explore composition, subjects, rule of thirds, background and foreground, focus, lighting, colour, and motion. In addition they will learn the skills needed to shoot interesting photographs confidently looking at aperture, shutter, program and manual modes. The craft element of the course will look at the design and creation of photo frames in order to present and display their work from over the week. In order to enrol on the course, students will need a basic digital camera with memory card and a memory stick on which to save their edited images.
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Young Adventurer Courses 7-15 years
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 8-15yrs) 5 day Water-sports with Multi-Sports
NEW FOR 2014
Please note minimum age for water-sports is 8 years old
Weeks:
7
9
11
Cost: ÂŁ195 per week Please note that water sports now take place every day. Transport to the Marine Lake is by minibus and seatbelts will be worn at all times. We will take the children to the Marine Lake in West Kirby for two hours of water-sports everyday. The children will be supervised by the instructors at the centre at all times when on the water. Wet suits are supplied and children are asked to bring footwear which can get wet, swimwear, a towel and a T-shirt. When the children are not at the Marine Lake, the group will be offered a variety of different sports on the school campus; a complete list is detailed on page 8.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 10-15yrs) Introduction to Graphic Design Week:
NEW FOR 2014
10
Cost: ÂŁ135 per week This course will introduce children into the field of Graphic Design giving them the opportunity to work with industry software such as Adobe Photoshop. They will learn to work with type, colour, resolve common design problems, enhancing photos and designing artwork. Children will work both individually and as part as a team.
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Young Adventurers Courses 7-15 years FOR
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 10-15yrs) Film & Media Course Week:
11
Cost: £135 per week This course will introduce children to the techniques and technology of video-based production work. It aims to provided children with an opportunity to create a video production, the focus of this course being on application of the production phases - pre-production, production and postproduction. Children will work individually and as part of a team. They will learn how to develop an idea through story-boarding and script writing and also how to use the camera, lighting and sound equipment and editing using computer software.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 7-15yrs) Art Workshop with Gallery Visit Weeks:
9
11
Cost: £135 per week An exciting and informative art and design course. The week will begin with a trip to the Lady Leverhulme Art Gallery, which will inspire our creations for the week. Students will be given a sketchbook to record ideas and try out art techniques. With a graphic design twist we will experiment with graffiti, cartooning and pop art as well as sculpture and textiles. As always, this class is messy so please dress appropriately! Please note minibuses will be used to transport children and seat belts will be worn at all times.
Young Adventurer (Boys & Girls 10-15yrs) Master Chef Week:
9
NEW FOR 2014
Cost: £135 per week Master chef is a practical cooking experience for young people who want to try their hand in the kitchen. You will be taught tips, tricks and techniques as well as cooking something different everyday. We will supply all of the ingredients; all you need is an apron, a sealed container and a willingness to try something new.
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SUMMER (continued)
FEBRUARY HALF TERM WEEK 1: 17th-21st February
Age
Daily Cost £28
WEEK 8: 28th July-1st August
(4-5)
Weekly Cost £100
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Musical Theatre
(5-7)
£135
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
Age
£100
£28
NEW FOR 2014 (10-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Musical Theatre
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Photography with Image Management
(10-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports
(7-15)
£135
N/A
WEEK 9: 4th-8th August
Age
Young Adventurer Master Chef EASTER WEEK 2: 31st March-4th April
Age
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
N/A
(4-5)
Weekly Cost £100
Daily Cost £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
WEEK 3: 7th-11th April
Age
(5-7)
£100
(4-5)
Daily Cost £28
Junior Explorer Arts & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
Weekly Cost £100
(7-15)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports with Sports
NEW FOR 2014 (8-15)
£195
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Art Workshop with Gallery visit
(7-15)
£135
N/A
WEEK 10: 11th-15th August
Age
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
MAY HALF-TERM
WEEK 4: 27th-30th May (Tuesday-Friday)
Age
Daily Cost £28
£28
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Musical Theatre
(5-7)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
NEW FOR 2014 (10-15)
£135
N/A
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
Weekly Cost £80
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£80
£28
Young Adventurer Graphic Design
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£80
£28
Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Musical Theatre
(7-15)
£135
N/A
WEEK 11: 18th-22nd August
Age
SUMMER WEEK 5: 7th-11th July
Age (4-5)
Weekly Cost £100
Daily Cost £28
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
WEEK 6: 14th-18th July
Age
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
Weekly Cost £100
Daily Cost £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing , Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management with Sports
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Outdoor Survival Skills with Archery
(10-15)
£135
N/A
WEEK 7: 21st-25th July
Age
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
Weekly Cost £100
Daily Cost £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
Junior Explorer Master Chef with Sports & Go-Karting
(5-7)
£135
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Art Workshop with Gallery visit
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports with Sports
NEW FOR 2014 (8-15)
£195
N/A
(10-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Film & Media Course
Young Adventurer Multi Sports with Climbing Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports with Sports Young Adventurer Outdoor Survival Skills with Archery
£28
OCTOBER HALF-TERM WEEK 12: 20th-24th October Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Age
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
£28
WEEK 13: 27th-31st October
Age
N/A
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Weekly Daily Cost Cost (4-5) £100 £28
(7-15)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
NEW FOR 2014 (8-15)
£195
N/A
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
(10-15)
£135
N/A
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Refunds:
Course Information: a.
All courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm. We offer wrap-around care, please see Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up section below. b. Birkenhead School reserves the right to cancel a course if numbers enrolled have not reached a minimum required and are not financially viable. c. Birkenhead School also reserves the right to change advertised tutors/coaches and amend the programme where unavoidable. d. Birkenhead School reserves the right to exclude any student if, in the view of the Course Director, the student’s presence is making it difficult for the course to function effectively. e. Birkenhead School will not accept responsibility for any aspect of the holiday course programme, including services and facilities offered by tutors/coaches/ suppliers, or for any loss, damage, or expense of the client which is due to adverse weather conditions, industrial disputes or any other cause beyond the control of Birkenhead School. f. Birkenhead School has a wet weather contingency plan for each week. This does mean that the large indoor facilities (Sports Hall, Prep Hall, Prep Gym) are all used by different groups at different times. Owing to the nature of these facilities this may limit the activities compared to those originally advertised. Definitions: In these general conditions: “Client” means all persons named on the booking. The person who signs the booking form does so as an agent for and on behalf of all such named persons. “Supplier” means any person (other than Birkenhead School) who provides any services or facilities which form part of the activity courses offered by Birkenhead School in this brochure. Booking information: a.
The full amount payable is required when making a booking. Booking is now done online, with credit/debit card payments or childcare vouchers. b. Do not forget to add the early morning drop-off and late pick-up charges if relevant to your booking. c. Once a booking has been received an automated email will be sent acknowledging receipt and confirmation of the booking. d. Should you find your child unable to attend after making a booking please ring the Course Leader to discuss the matter. In the case of a refund, there may be an administrative charge applicable. Applications & Cancellations: All cancellations are only effective when notification is received by the Course Administrator in writing/e-mail. Fun Club (early morning drop-off and late pick-up). Please note if you have to cancel late pick-up on the day we need notification before 1pm for staffing and catering purposes. Failure to inform us will result in the session being charged.
Should a student be withdrawn from any days of a course, up to four weeks in advance of its commencement, then parents will be entitled to a refund of 100% the price of those days. Withdrawing up to a week in advance of a course commencement will entitle parents to a 90% refund for those days. Withdrawing a student from a course, for any reason, after this time will result in no refund being given. It should be noted that due to the significant discount being given on whole course bookings, if a student is withdrawn, at any stage, from only 1 day of their whole course booking then the parent will not be entitled to a refund as the remaining days are charged at a rate exceeding the initial price paid. Course registration and pick-up points: A map of the school campus can be found on page 16 of this brochure. If attending from 10am-4pm the following registration and pick-up points will be relevant. Please note that drop-off can be no earlier than 9.50am and pick-up is no later than 4pm. If you arrive later than 4pm your child will be taken to Little School and you will incur an £8 charge. All parents/guardians need to ensure they register and sign in their child each morning and sign out each afternoon with the course tutor. Only once registered do we accept responsibility. Please do not drop children on the outskirts of the campus. a.
Mini Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from Pre-Prep. b. Junior Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from Little School. c. Young Adventurer course participants will be dropped off and collected from the Sports Hall. d. Parents are also reminded that when picking up their children and other friends/relatives at the end of the day, they must sign them out with the relevant tutor. e. All early morning drop-off and late pick-ups take place in Little School. Please see below. FUN CLUB: Early Drop Off 8-10am (includes toast & cereals before 9.30am) Late pick up 4-6pm (includes a light tea)* These all take place in Little School. The aim of this facility is to provide a service to parents who need to arrange care for their children outside of the Holiday Activity Course hours. This will be a time to relax, play and enjoy being with friends in a caring, stimulating environment. Our lead play staff are skilled and experienced in the care of children. Children will be able to select the activities in which they participate. Fun Club staff escort children to their course venue at the start of the day and pick them up at the end of the day. A handover is signed with the course tutors. Early drop off: 8-10am (£8 per day or £35 per week) Late Pick Up: 4-6pm (£8 per day or £35 per week) *Please note that light tea is not intended to replace their meal at home.
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Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up terms and conditions:
Catering:
a.
a.
The charge is per session irrespective of when parents collect their children. This is due to staffing ratios that OFSTED insist are adhered to. b. This facility may be declined to parents who arrive late (after 6pm) to pick up their child. A late pick up charge of £20 may be levied at the discretion of the Course Leader. c. From 4.15-4.45pm each day children will be in the Dining Hall. d. The late pick up is designed for children to unwind after a full day of activities.
Lunch: we are able to offer every student a two-course lunch prepared by our team of chefs. A vegetarian option will also be available. Lunch also includes squash and fresh fruit. b. We do not use nuts in our kitchen. Please ensure you supply details regarding any allergies in the Medical information box online. c. Breakfast & Tea: Cereal & toast will be offered in a café style arrangement for those attending early morning drop off before 9.30am. A light tea is provided for those staying in the late pick up. Please note this is not intended to replace their meal at home. d. Snacks: The Mini Explorer course participants (4-5yrs) are encouraged to bring healthy snacks with them. However for all other age ranges a Tuck Shop will operate during morning and afternoon break.
Childcare Voucher Scheme (OFSTED registration number EY320318): Under current legislation we are able to offer parents the childcare voucher scheme for all course costs including before and after care. We currently have six accounts and are happy to open others from different providers: BUSY BEES a/c: 00027347 SODEXHO a/c: 160415 CARE4 a/c: 94581687 KIDS UNLIMTED a/c: 27596 KIDDI VOUCHERS a/c: Birkenhead School HAC ACCOR a/c: P20202000 (Accor vouchers only: Please note parents will need to put a ‘P’ in front the account number when paying on-line).
Insurance: Birkenhead School does not insure pupils on the courses against illness, theft or loss of personal effects. The School has cover in respect of claims arising under the terms of its Public Liability Policy where the School is legally liable. This would not cover, for example, injuries occurring without fault on the part of the School or its staff and you are advised to take out your own personal accident insurance if you wish to cover such risks. Similarly, you are advised to effect your own insurance in respect of anything brought to the School by your child. No liability will attach to the School or its staff for the damage to or the loss or theft of any property whether arising as a result of negligence or otherwise.
What to bring: Children will require;
Safeguarding Children:
a. A water proof coat and clothing relevant to their activity. b. There is a Tuck Shop open in during break times. If your son or daughter wishes to buy from the Tuck Shop, please ensure your he/she has a wallet or purse to keep their money safe. Please read the insurance section. c. Children are welcome to bring a morning or afternoon snack. This is especially encouraged for Mini Explorers (4-5 years) as the Tuck Shop is not available for this age group. We would encourage healthy snacks to go alongside the healthy activities and would ask that no nuts be within the snacks.
Birkenhead School recognises that it has an explicit duty to safeguard and protect children from abuse as defined in the Children Act 2004 and the Education Act 2002. Teachers /staff can and must contribute to the safeguarding of children and the child protection process. Our policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the School. There are three main elements to our child protection policy. a. Providing a safe environment for children/young people to learn in. b. Fostering a school environment in which every child/young person feels valued and able to articulate their wishes and feelings in their preferred method of communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust. c. Identifying and responding to children/young people in need of support and/or protection.
What NOT to bring: a. Electronic games (DS, PSP etc) computers and cameras (with the exception of Photography with Image Management) b. Mobile phones may not be used during course hours and need to be switched off. They are only permitted to be used in an emergency. Under no circumstances are camera phones to be used. c. Jewellery, expensive fashion accessories, inappropriate amounts of money.
This policy is in accordance with Wirral’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Child Protection Procedures and the Government document Working Together to Safeguard Children. The whole policy can be viewed on our website www.birkenheadschool.co.uk (click the holiday course icon).
Medical: a.
A qualified first aider will be on site to deal with any minor injuries from 8am - 4pm each day. b. When booking online please ensure you fill in the medical information box, to inform us of any medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies.
To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses 15
Holiday Activity Courses B
CAMPUS MAP & COURSE REGISTRATION POINTS
I R K E N H E A D S C H O O L
HOLIDAY ACTIVITY COURSE REGISTRATION POINTS 2.
Mini Explorer Courses 4-5 years Pre Prep Building 9.50am
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Junior Explorer Courses 5-7 years Little School Building 9.50am
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Young Adventurers Courses 7-15 years Sports Hall 9.50am
FUN CLUB - EARLY MORNING DROP OFF & LATE PICK UP POINTS HELD IN LITTLE SCHOOL (see Number 3 on the map) Little School (Number 3 on the map) Early morning drop off 8-10am Late pick up 4-6pm To access Little School, enter School Campus via Pre Prep Entrance (Number 2 on the map)
To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses 16