Welcome [Marpool Primary School] [Travel Dates: 20th May 2019 until 24th May 2019]

Why Butlin’s Learning Adventures? Butlin’s have been delighting families for over 80 years and have carefully researched and developed a residential offering for schools. This process has been supported by COGO Travel who bring 25 years of experience in the creation and delivery of educational programmes As a holiday resort business, Butlin’s facilities are subject to an ongoing investment programme with over £200m of development in the last 10 years Butlin’s offers: A safe, secure and enjoyable environment beside the sea New and exciting experiences linked to the national curriculum and tailored to your learning objectives Highly trained, DBS checked team who specialise in working with children High quality, modern accommodation and generous, nutritious dining

Butlin’s makes learning fun Offering a carefully curated portfolio of indoor and outdoor activities that blend educational benefits with fun Helping children to develop key social, practical and emotional skills and in some cases, experience something completely new

Butlin’s Minehead resort Location: Butlin’s Minehead, Warren Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SH Surrounding area: Minehead is the area’s largest town and the ‘northern gateway’ to Exmoor, surrounded by the Quantock hills Adjacent to a mile long sandy beach Starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, the nation's longest long-distance countryside walking trail Overlooked by the National Trust’s Dunster Castle, with its breath taking views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel The resort: Modern accommodation Beautiful gardens and green spaces High quality facilities including Butlin’s traditional fairground and Splash Waterworld Extensive dining options for all dietary needs Safe and secure environment with dedicated 24 hour security team

Activity options Treasure Hunt High Ropes Climbing Wall Fencing Field Games Circus Skills Magic Workshop Drum Workshop Splash Swimming Sports Day Disco Fairground Archery Dance Workshop Please note activities are subject to availability and change

Your Butlin’s residential

Arrival day overview Children will meet in the hall first thing in the morning, with their bag for the residential Leaving school at about 10.00 on Monday 20th May (Please note this time and allow for any travel sickness tablets to take effect.) Arrive at Butlins 1pm, please prepare and bring a packed lunch for the first day this is to ensure you can avoid our public departure times Introduction to the team – Event manager and instructors Welcome brief Fire safety meeting and fire drill carried out Luggage stored securely, until room check-in later on Afternoon activity sessions Room check-in Evening meal Served between 5:30pm and 6:30 pm Sunset activity session Activities start around 7:00 pm Return to accommodation Light out by 9:00 pm

Full day overview Breakfast Morning activity sessions Buffet lunch Served between 7.30 am and 9:00 am Morning activity sessions Activities start around 9:30 am Buffet lunch Served between 12:30pm and 1:30 pm Afternoon activity sessions Evening meal Served between 5:30pm and 6:30 pm Sunset activity session Activities start around 7:00 pm Return to accommodation Lights out by 9:00 pm

Departure day overview Check out of accommodation Luggage stored securely until departure time (1pm) Breakfast Served between 7.30am and 9am Morning activity sessions Activities start around 9:30 am Packed Lunch Served at 12:00 pm Luggage collection ready for departure Travel back to school Arrive at Marpool before the end of the school day

Accommodation, Dining and Safety

Accommodation Two and three-bedroom Silver grade rooms All rooms are located together in the same village All rooms have central heating, bed linen and en-suite facilities Girls and boys sleep in separate areas Teachers’ accommodation is located next to the students Bedtime routine - lights out by 9 pm

Dining The dedicated team of chefs have developed carefully balanced menus with healthy options, the event manager will work with the head chef to cater for any pre-advised dietary needs Parents may be asked to provide some items that are hard to get hold of, or that are very specific to their individual need, but this is only in exceptional circumstances. Three meals will be provided, with a different menu every day The only meal not provided is lunch on arrival day, a packed lunch is required All children will be seated together in the ‘Coast Restaurant’

Safety Butlin’s Minehead resort has manned entrances, exits and fully qualified health and safety team on site at all times Policies and procedures are in place to ensure the safety and well being of all residential guests Safety management systems are regularly monitored and reviewed by the resorts management and consultant experts from within the education and outdoor industry Fully comprehensive Insurance is included Public Liability insurance and travel insurance (for activities), which has been built specifically for outdoor based activities There are qualified first aid trained team on resort 24 hours a day

We look forward to welcoming you to Butlin’s Minehead Thank You We look forward to welcoming you to Butlin’s Minehead