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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 3
Little School
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)
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Birkenhead School: The Prep 57 Shrewsbury Road Oxton Wirral CH43 2JA
Tel: 0151 651 3095 Fax: 0151 651 3091 www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses hac@birkenheadschool.co.uk
Contents 1 Introduction 2
Fun Club Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up
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Mini Explorer course descriptions
4-5 years
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Junior Explorer course descriptions
5-7 years
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Young Adventurer course descriptions
7-15 years
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Course Listings, Dates & Costs
12 - 13 General Information Back
Campus Maps & Course Registration Points
To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses
Contacting the holiday activity course office
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Holiday Activity Address
Birkenhead School — The Prep 57 Shrewsbury Road Oxton Wirral CH43 2JA
hac@birkenheadschool.co.uk
Contact details
Office hours
Tel: 0151 651 3095 Fax: 0151 651 3091
9am-5pm Monday-Friday
Bookings www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses
Course Leader Mobile 07920 138 072 (for emergencies only during courses)
Courses n We
use facilities specifically designed for the age groups on our courses
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courses are not just ‘sports courses’ we offer a wide range of activities, making use of the unrivalled facilities and equipment on our campus
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course leaders are all educational professionals or qualified sport coaches and have enhanced CRB disclosures
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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. 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 2 for further information and prices.
work within statutory adult:child ratios
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have a track-record of excellence and have been delivering holiday activity courses for over 20 years
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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.
We look forward to welcoming you
provide a sit down lunch: your children do not need to bring their own food
Steph Harris, Tom Brand & Clare Birch HOLIDAY ACTIVITY COURSE TEAM
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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. 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 computers. We also provide construction games, toys & puzzles, imaginative play and art resources. Children will be given the opportunity to play outside using a variety of equipment.
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.
Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day Please note: We have three 4-day weeks this year due to bank holidays.
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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.
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Runs from Monday-Thursday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day Runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day Runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gymnastics, Sports and Go-Karting Late Pick Up Timing: 4pm-6pm Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week It is important to remind everyone that fun club closes promptly at 6pm. Please remember that you may need to allow time for getting updates from staff, so arriving by 5.50pm is advisable, in order to leave School by 6pm at the latest. 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.
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*. Mini Explorer runs every week (Weeks 1-13) Go-Karting runs from Week 3-11*
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(Boys & Girls aged 5-7yrs)
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MUSICAL THEATRE
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.
Cost: £135 per week
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi Sports
They will take part in rehearsing and learning songs as well as drama games and activities that help with performance terminology and life skills such as special awareness and understanding others.
Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day Please note: We have three 4-day weeks this year due to bank holidays.
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Every day 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 at the end of the week.
At the end of the week the children will perform to parents, in the Prep Hall at 3.20pm.
Runs from Monday-Thursday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day Runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day Runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day
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MASTER CHEF
Cost: £135 per 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.
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*. Junior Explorer Course runs every week (Weeks 1-13) Go-Karting runs from Week 3 - 11*
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 and a sealed container.
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. To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses | 5
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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.
Multi Sports with Climbing Please note: We have three 4-day weeks this year due to bank holidays.
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A qualified instructor will deliver a Musical Theatre production which will be explored using Singing, Drama and Dance.
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
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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.
Runs from Monday-Thursday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day
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.
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YOUNG ADVENTURER (BOYS & GIRLS 7-10 YEAR
We will supply all of the ingredients; all you need is an apron, a sealed container and a willingness to try something new.
Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day
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Indoor Athletics Quick Cricket Netball Tag-rugby (non contact) Basketball Hockey Relays
Young Adventurer Course runs every week (Weeks 1-13)
Uni-Hoc Dodge ball Capture-the-Flag Danish Long Ball Rounders Lacrosse Volley Ball Bench Ball
All participants will be given the opportunity to develop their acting and singing skills through a range of exciting workshops. Those taking part in the course will be able to learn basic singing technique, enhance their performance skills and create their own scenes to develop their creative devising skills. As well as rehearsing for the performance the pupils will take part in games designed to further skills that they can use in drama and beyond, such as confidence and self expression. At the end of the week the children will perform to parents, in the Prep Hall at 3.20pm.
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YOUNG ADVENTURER
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Cost: £135 per week
Cost: £250 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.
We will take the children to the Marine Lake in West Kirby a full day of water-sports everyday. The children will be supervised by the instructors at the centre at all times when on the water.
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 6.
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Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, windsurf board games, Canadian canoes, stand up paddle boards, raft building & power boating. Children will need to be in school by 9.30am each morning for watersports only.
A packed lunch will be provided all week. Groups will be divided by age and ability and participants will develop skills with active participation.
Wet suits are supplied and children are asked to bring footwear which can get wet, swimwear, a towel and a T-shirt.
Transport to the riding stables is by minibus and seatbelts will be worn at all times.
Transport to the Marine Lake is by our Birkenhead School Minibuses.
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Cost: £135 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 Cheerleading Camp offers children the opportunity to experience fun and fitness by combining elements of Gymnastics and Dance. Throughout the week, routines are choreographed and performed with a Showcase of the children’s work.
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Cost: £135 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.
The children will perform to parents, in the Sports Hall at 3.20pm at the end of the week.
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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February half-term
Cost: £135 per week Judo Camp is led by a fully trained instructor and is open to all abilities, beginners are most welcome. There are opportunities for grading on the final day.
Judo - meaning “gentle way” is a modern martial art and Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is in self-defence where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground.
Judo kit will be provided for the week
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MASTER CHEF Cost: £135 per week We will supply all of the ingredients; all you need is an apron, a sealed container and a willingness to try something new.
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.
WEEK 8: 27TH JULY-31ST JULY
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
WEEK 1: 16TH-20TH FEBRUARY
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£100
£28
(4-5)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Master Chef
(10-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer Cheerleading NEW FOR 2015
(7-15) £135
WEEK 9: 3RD-7TH AUGUST
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Arts & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Master Chef
(5-7)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports NOW ALL DAY
Easter AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
(4-5)
£80
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£80
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£80
£28
WEEK 3: 7TH-10TH APRIL
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(8-15)
£250
N/A
(4-5)
£80
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
(5-7)
£80
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
Young Adventurer Judo NEW FOR 2015
(7-15) £135
(7-15)
£80
£28
WEEK 10: 10TH-14TH AUGUST
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£100
£28
WEEK 4: 26TH-29TH MAY
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
(5-7)
£135
N/A
(7-15)
£100
£28
(7-15)
£135
N/A
(10-15)
£135
N/A
(10-15)
£135
N/A
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£80
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
Junior Explorer Musical Theatre NOW ALL DAY
(5-7)
£80
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
£28
Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management
(7-15)
£80
Young Adventurer Photography
Summer Young Adventurer Graphic Design WEEK 5: 6TH-10TH JULY Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
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Cost: £135 per week An exciting and informative art and design course. Students will be given a sketchbook to record ideas and try out art techniques. Children will experiment with graffiti, cartooning and pop art as well as sculpture and textiles.
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May half-term
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
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WEEK 2: 30TH MARCH-2ND APRIL
AGE (4-5)
WEEKLY COST £100
DAILY COST
WEEK 11: 17TH-21ST AUGUST
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£28
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£100
£28 £28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
Young Adventurer Art Workshop
(7-15)
£135
N/A
Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports NOW ALL DAY
(8-15) £250
N/A
Young Adventurer Musical Theatre NOW ALL DAY
(7-15)
N/A
WEEK 6: 13TH-17TH JULY
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
(4-5)
£100
£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
October half-term
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
(7-15)
£100
£28
WEEK 12: 19TH-23RD OCTOBER
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
(4-5)
£100
£28
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports
(5-7)
£100
£28
(7-15)
£100
£28
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
(4-5)
£100
£28
(5-7)
£100
£28
(7-15)
£100
£28
WEEK 7: 20TH-24TH JULY Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting
AGE (4-5)
WEEKLY COST £100
(5-7)
Young Adventurer Master Chef NEW AGES FOR 2015
(7-10) £135
Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports NOW ALL DAY
£28
Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports
Young Adventurer Multi Sports with Climbing
DAILY COST
£135
(7-15)
£100
£100
(8-15) £250
£28
N/A WEEK 13: 26TH-30TH OCTOBER £28
Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing N/A with Multi-Sports Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing
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Course Information:
Refunds:
Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up terms and conditions:
Medical:
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.
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.
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.
a. A qualified first aider will be on site to deal with any minor injuries from 8am - 6pm each day.
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.
b. When booking online please ensure you fill in the medical information box, to inform us of any medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies.
c. From 4.15-4.45pm each day children will be in the Dining Hall.
Catering:
d. The late pick up is designed for children to unwind after a full day of activities.
a. 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.
Childcare Voucher Scheme
b. We do not use nuts in our kitchen. Please ensure you supply details regarding any allergies in the Medical information box online.
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:
Course registration and pick-up points: A map of the school campus can be found on the back cover 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 pickup 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.
In these general conditions:
a. Mini Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from Pre-Prep.
“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.
b. Junior Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from Little School.
“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.
c. Young Adventurer course participants will be dropped off and collected from the Sports Hall.
(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 various accounts and are happy to open others from different providers: COMPUTERSHARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC BUSY BEES a/c: 00027347 SODEXO a/c: 160415
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.
CARE4 a/c: 94581687 KIDS UNLIMTED a/c: 27596 KIDDI VOUCHERS a/c: Birkenhead School HAC EDENRED a/c: P20202000 FIDELITI a/c: Birkenhead School HAC RG CHILDCARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC
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.
(Edenred vouchers only: Please note parents will need to put a ‘P’ in front the account number when paying on-line).
What to bring:
Booking information:
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.
a. The full amount payable is required when making a booking. Booking is now done online, with credit/debit card payments or childcare vouchers.
e. All early morning drop-off and late pick-ups take place in Little School. Please see below.
b. Do not forget to add the early morning drop-off and late pick-up charges if relevant to your booking.
b. There is a Tuck Shop open 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.
Fun Club:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children will require; a. A water proof coat and clothing relevant to their activity.
Safeguarding Children: 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.
What NOT to bring: a. Electronic games (DS, PSP etc) computers and cameras (with the exception of Photography course) 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.
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. 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
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