Herd Farm Y5 Residential 16th – 18th October 2017

Aims of this meeting Why do Carlton go on residential visits? Where is Herd Farm? Why Herd Farm? What do you get for your money? Is it safe? What about my child’s individual needs?

Why do Carlton go on residential visits? Part of the curriculum First hand geography Bonding experience Special memories Small topic done before and after the visit Learn more in a week than a year in the classroom Make new friends, increase social skills in preparation for high school Memories to last a lifetime – see the photos

Where is it? North Leeds Near Eccup reservoir Approximately 30 minutes on a coach.

Why Herd Farm? In an amazing setting Friendly, highly trained staff Excellent range of activities Accommodation in fantastic grounds School has been there on numerous occasions Scenery is right on the doorstep Staff know how to get the best out of children, know how to challenge them Been to other centres, Weardale does the activities in more depth. Grounds for exploring/ playing football, rounders etc

What do you get for your money? Transport Accommodation Meals Instructors Activities Equipment Specialist clothing 2 nights of peace and quiet

Breakdown of costs Coach Cost per child £10 Herd Farm Total cost per child £125 £25 per month over May, June, July, August and September.

Is it safe? Highly trained instructors All activities on site at Herd Farm Risk assessed Mr Coe and Mrs Clark in constant contact Staff usually overtrained – mountaineering, canoeing Risk assessments for – travel, accommodation, each activity

What about individual needs? Allergies Asthma Homesickness Bed wetting We can accommodate a wide range of issues and have a track record of doing so. Small dorms available Toilet routines

Thank you for coming. Any questions? Feel free to stay behind to speak to staff about the visit