KILVE COURT PRESENTATION Andy Cook – Charterhouse Instructor

ABOUT KILVE COURT & CENTRES  Kilve Court Residential Education Centres are part of Somerset County Council’s Children & Young People’s Directorate.  There are four centres: Kilve Court, The Outdoor Centre, Greatwood & Charterhouse  Operating for over 50 years  Kilve Court is located on the west coast of Somerset, half way between Bridgwater & Minehead

THE FOUR CENTRES…

SECURITY, ACCOMMODATION ETC…  CCTV in operation around the grounds  Security key pads to gain entry to the house and each corridor  Each school can have their own meeting room  Sleeping accommodation is not shared with other schools  Secure grounds which are private and have no public access  Member of Kilve staff on Duty 24/7 on site

AN AVERAGE DAY AT KILVE…  Wake up bell7:45am  Breakfast bell8:30am  Activities 19:30am  Morning break10:45am  Activity 211:15am  Lunch12:45pm  Activities 3 & 41:45pm  Afternoon break4:15pm  Evening meal6:00pm  Evening activities7:15pm  Bed timeYour staff will let you know

THE IMPORTANT BIT, FOOD!  BREAKFAST ~ Cereal, toast, a hot choice (e.g. Beans), Juice, water or a cup of tea.  LUNCH ~ A selection of options, a salad bar and fruit  DINNER ~ A selection of choices and a dessert  Break times ~ A drink of squash or water, a biscuit or a piece of fruit  We always accommodate dietary requirements if known in advance. Everyone is catered for, always.

PACKED IN YOUR BAG, YOU WILL NEED…  A sleeping bag, bottom sheet & a pillow case  A towel & wash bag with the normal contents – Yes you will need to have at least one shower, sorry!  Indoor shoes or slippers for the house  Wellingtons & outdoor shoes (2pairs) (we do have spare wellies, lots)  Clothes that can get very muddy and dirty. Old clothes are best for this!  Warm clothes along with a very good waterproof coat.  If we have sun? A hat & sun cream, if we have rain/snow, a warm hat & gloves. It’s all possible!  Extras – A torch, spending money, a camera and a cuddly toy, if you want to?  You also have to be able to carry your own bag and know the contents! Helping to pack your bag will help with being able to bring your kit home!!!

The Activities

SOME ACTIVITIES… Challenge yourself with height or speed! HIGH ROPESGRASS SLEDGING

A big day before a big night! DISCO CONTINUED… ARCHERY

CONTINUED… CLIMBING WALLCLIMBING WALL BEACH WALK

CONTINUED… Challenge yourself or your team… MOUNTAINMOUNTAIN BIKINGBIKING LOW ROPES

FINALLY… Any Questions? Or feel free to ask me afterwards

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SEE YOU SOON!