Transcript Assessment in the New National Curriculum

RESIDENTIAL VISITS
2015
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Whitemoor Lakes – Year 4
Condover Hall – Year 6
Aims
To provide Parents and Carers with the following;
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General information regarding school residential visits
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Specific information about Whitemoor Lakes (Year 4)
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Specific information about Condover Hall (Year 6)
Why Go On A Residential Visit?
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To develop understanding of team work
To develop interpersonal skills
 To develop problem solving skills
 To offer children new experiences & challenges
 To develop self confidence
 To develop independence
 To build relationships
 To have fun!
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Departures and Arrivals
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Children should arrive at school at the usual time and go
to the KS2 Hall with their luggage. (no uniform)
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At the relevant time the children will leave the KS2 Hall
to board the coach which will be parked on Wimperis Way.
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When leaving the venue on departure day, a text will be
sent to confirm the arrival time back at school.
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Children should be collected from the KS2 Hall at the
given time.
Receiving News
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Children will not be able to ring home during the visit.
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Parents/Carers are asked not to contact the venue.
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A text will be sent to confirm arrival at the venue.
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A text will be sent each morning and evening during
the visit.
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Please ensure we have your up to date mobile number
on our contact list.
Behaviour
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Children will be expected to behave appropriately at all
times and to listen to the staff and instructors.
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The sanctions for misbehaviour will be loss of free time.
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At bedtime all children will be expected to settle down
when requested.
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In the morning, early risers must stay in bed and not
disturb others until staff wake everyone up (approx
7:00am).
Staffing
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Children will be accompanied on the residential visits
by the following staff:
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Year 4 – Mrs Willis, Miss Matthew, Mr Hancox,
Miss Hykin, Miss Connor, Mrs Trayhern, Mrs Morgan.
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Year 6 - Mrs Nation, Miss Stephens, Mr Hancox,
Miss Crouch, Miss Schofield, Mrs Brisband, Mrs OwenHall, Mrs Binnion, Mr Orbell.
Medical Authorisation
For children who may require medication during the
residential visit, parents/carers must:
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Complete a medical authorisation form for each type
of medication required.
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The form and the medication should be put into a
clear plastic bag and given to a member of staff in the
KS2 Hall on the day of departure.
Medical Authorisation
For children who require travel sickness medication:
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Parents/Carers should administer the medication to their
child before school on the day of departure.
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A medical authorisation form for the return journey must
be completed.
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The form and 1 dose of travel sickness medication should
be put into a clear plastic bag and given to a member of
staff in the KS2 Hall on the day of departure.
Well Being/Emergency Information
Please complete these forms and return to school by
Friday 8th May if you have not returned them already.
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The forms need to be completed in advance to enable
adequate time for staff to collate the information and liaise
with parents where necessary.
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If any information regarding your child changes between the
above date and the date of departure, please contact the
school office and the forms will be updated.
Clothing/Kit List
A specific kit list will be provided for each residential
visit. Here are some general rules:
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No leggings/jeans/skirts.
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No open toed shoes.
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Do not take expensive or “best” clothes.
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No iPads (or any other tablets), iPods, mobile phones,
jewellery (including watches/earrings), valuable items.
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No hairdryers/straighteners.
Additional Information
A preliminary visit of each residential venue has been
carried out by 2 members of staff and discussions have
taken place between school staff and venue staff
regarding each residential visit. Risk assessments have
been thoroughly scrutinised and all appropriate paper
work will have been completed prior to the visits.
WHITEMOOR LAKES
Whitemoor Lakes is a purpose built activity centre
which opened in 2011.
 Set in the heart of Staffordshire in Alrewas, just off
the A38, the centre is on the edge of the National
Forest.
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WHITEMOOR LAKES
Accommodation
Children will be sleeping in 2 lodges that will be for
the sole use of our school.
 Lodges are secure, with school staff holding the keys.
 Each lodge contains a number of en-suite bedrooms
with either 4 or 5 beds in them.
 Staff bedrooms are
situated at either end of the
children’s rooms.
 Doors are alarmed and will
go off if opened at night, both
in staff bedrooms and at the
reception.
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WHITEMOOR LAKES
Security
Whitemoor Lakes is set in secure grounds with access
via a reception desk which is manned 24 hours a day.
 Children are not allowed onto the car park areas.
 Free time is supervised by both on site and school staff.
 There will be a fire drill on the day of arrival to ensure
all children are aware of procedures.
 There is secure access into the lodges.
 Fire exits in lodges are alarmed and alarms go off in
both staff bedrooms and at the reception desk.
 Porters and a security company patrol the grounds
throughout the night.
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WHITEMOOR LAKES
Food
 The centre have assured us
that all the meals served are
not only wholesome but also
what young people tend to like.
 The
centre are happy to
accommodate the needs of
every child so please let us
know if your child has any
special dietary requirements.
 Every child should bring a
water bottle. These will be
able to be refilled as required.
Typical Menu
Breakfast:
Bacon/sausage sandwiches,
cereal, toast, fruit
Cooked Lunch
Cooked Evening Meal
Bread/fruit available at all
meals
* Children will require a packed lunch on the day of arrival.
WHITEMOOR LAKES
Daytime Activities
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There will be 10 - 12 children in a group plus at least 1
member of school staff.
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All activities will be led by trained instructors who are
also first aid trained and have dbs certificates.
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Over the 2 days the children will take part in the
following activities – rafted canoeing, zip wires, abseiling,
a challenge course and rock climbing.
WHITEMOOR LAKES
Evening Activities
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An evening activity will take place after the evening meal.
This will be run by the instructors and school staff and will
involve the children getting into teams and competing in
team games.
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After the evening activity the children will go back to
their lodges and take part in a fun quiz run by school staff
before going to bed.
Arrival At
WHITEMOOR LAKES
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The coach will leave school on Tuesday 7th July at
10:30am.
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We will arrive at Whitemoor Lakes at approximately
11:00am.
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A text confirming arrival at Whitemoor Lakes will be sent
within an hour of arrival time.
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On arrival, children will receive a site tour, a safety talk
and a fire drill.
Departure From
WHITEMOOR LAKES
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The coach will leave Whitemoor Lakes on Wednesday
8th July at approximately 2:00pm.
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A text will be sent to confirm the anticipated arrival
time back at school.
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The coach will arrive back at school at approximately
2:30pm.
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Children should be collected from the KS2 Hall.
WHITEMOOR LAKES
Kit List
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A specific kit list for Whitemoor Lakes will be provided.
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In addition to their luggage, children should bring a separate
rucksack/bag containing a towel and change of clothes and
shoes/trainers/crocs for canoeing (these will get wet).
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is a small shop selling Whitemoor Lakes souvenirs such as mugs
and torches. Children may bring up to £5 to spend (in coins not a £5
note). This should be in a named purse or envelope.
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children are permitted to take a disposable camera to take
photographs.
CONDOVER HALL
Condover Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 Elizabethan
Mansion built in 1586.
 The multi-million pound development opened in 2011.
 Set in extensive grounds in rural Shropshire, 5 miles
from Shrewsbury.
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CONDOVER HALL
Accommodation
Children will be sleeping in bunk
beds in dormitories next to the
house.
 Dormitories are secure buildings
within a fenced area, secluded
from the rest of the site.
 Staff bedrooms are situated
near to the children’s rooms.
Each dormitory has an ensuite bathroom for the
children to use including a
shower unit.
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CONDOVER HALL
Security
The house is set in secure grounds with a gate to
enter.
 Children are not allowed onto the car park areas.
 Free time is supervised by both on site and school
staff.
 There will be a fire drill on the day of arrival to
ensure all children are aware of procedures.
 There is secure access into the dormitories.
 Porters patrol the grounds throughout the night.
Access to dormitory blocks is key coded and only
staff accompanying the children will be given codes.
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CONDOVER HALL
Food
The centre have assured us
that all the meals served are
not only wholesome but also
what young people tend to
like.
 The centre are happy to
accommodate the needs of
every child so please let us
know if your child has any
special dietary requirements.
Water bottles required. The
children will be able to refill
as required.
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Typical Menu
Breakfast:
Fruit juice, cereal, toast,
Bacon and sausage.
Cooked Lunch or packed
lunch.
Cooked Evening Meal
Supper:
Drink and a biscuit/cake
CONDOVER HALL
Daytime Activities
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will be up to 12 children in a group plus 1 or 2
members of staff and a lead instructor who will stay
with the group for the duration of the visit.
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All activities will be led by trained instructors who are
also first aid trained and have dbs certificates.
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Over the 2 days the children will take part in a range
of activities that may include orienteering, buggy
building, low ropes, archery, body zorbing and zip wire.
CONDOVER HALL
Evening Activities
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Evening entertainment will take place from 7:15 pm to
8.45 pm.
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The children will take part in sunset activities such as
Camp Fire, Loud Disco, Mini Olympics , Film Night and
Dance Mania.
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children will complete these activities with the
staff and trained instructors.
Arrival At
CONDOVER HALL
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The children will have a school meal as they normally would
at school at lunchtime on Friday 10th July.
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The coach will leave school on Friday 10th July at 1:00 pm.
We will arrive at Condover Hall at approximately 2:00 pm.
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A text confirming arrival at Condover Hall will be sent
within an hour of arrival time.
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On arrival, children will receive a site tour, a safety talk
and a fire drill.
Departure From
CONDOVER HALL
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The coach will leave Condover Hall on Sunday 12th July
at approximately 1:00 pm.
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A text will be sent to confirm the anticipated arrival
time back at school.
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The coach will arrive back at school at approximately
2:00 pm.
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Children should be collected from the KS2 Hall.
CONDOVER HALL
Kit List
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A specific kit list for Condover Hall will be provided.
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Children are not permitted to take any electrical equipment
with them including any hand held devices or hairdryers.
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The children are permitted to take a disposable camera to
take photographs.
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A gift shop is available with tokens and memorabilia. The
children can bring along a maximum of £5 (in coins) to spend.
This should be in a named envelope or purse.
Any Questions