1. DAVENHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL Y2 RESIDENTIAL TO TATTENHALL 24 th – 25 th May 2016

2. TATTENHALL RESIDENTIAL CENTRE

3. GENERAL INFORMATION Staff involved over the 2 days Miss Phillips Mrs Braham Mr Jackson Address of accommodation Tattenhall High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX Phone: 01829 770223 Mrs Buck Mrs Rice Mrs Buckley Mrs Le Mrs Pawson

4. TRANSPORT The children will be travelling on Byleys Coaches. Mrs Le will be driving to Tattenhall and her car will stay there in case of an emergency. Staffing on the Tuesday and Wednesday: Miss Phillips, Mr Jackson, Mrs Buckley, Mrs Le and Mrs Rice Staff to join us on the Wednesday: Mrs Braham, Mrs Buck, Mrs Pawson and 2 parent helpers.

5. ITINERARY: TUESDAY 24 TH MAY 08:50 Arrive at school (Bring bags to the hall) 09:10 Depart School 10:00 Arrive at centre: on arrival we will be met by a member of the Centre staff ‘Adam’ he will give us a safety talk, tour and a snack. 11:00 Dance activity with Cheshire Dance 12:15 Packed lunch (to be provided from home and hopefully enjoyed in the sunshine) 13:15 Dance activity with Cheshire Dance 17:00 Evening meal 18:00 Campfire with marshmallows 19:00 Film and hot chocolate 21:00 Bed

6. ITINERARY: WEDNESDAY 25 TH MAY 08:00 Breakfast and packing 8:45 Team games 10:00 Year 1 arrive 10:30 Art with Chris Gilbert The Art and Soul Man 12:30 Lunch at the centre (Provided for the y2s / brought from home for the y1s) 13:15 Art with Chris Gilbert The Art and Soul Man 15:00 Afternoon tea and presentation of the dance and art work 16:00 Leave centre 17.15 Arrive back at school

7. ACTIVITIES All activities will be linked to our ‘Best of British’ theme, this will be a 2 week topic within ‘Where my Wellies take Me’ led by either outside specialists or Davenham staff. We will be on the site for all of these activities. Dance (Cheshire Dance) Art (Chris Gilbert) Orienteering Adventure playground Campfire

13. CATERING Breakfast A selection of cereals, juice and yoghurts are in the dining room for you to help yourselves to, followed by a hot option served at 8.15 am. Lunch for Day 2 Lunch is sandwiches, crisps, fruit or yoghurt and a hot option. Evening Meal The main meal is a 2 course meal with 2 options. Snacks Tea, coffee, squash, milk, hot chocolate, biscuits and toast are available at all times from the dining room. Special Diets Centre staff have a wealth of experience in providing meals for all sorts of allergies and intolerances from mild to serious conditions. If your child has any allergies please write these on the medical form and I will let the centre know.

14. Children’s Kit List A large holdall is preferable, if not a small suitcase will be adequate. It must be able to fit in the over head racks within the coach. Please label the holdall/suitcase and all possible items of clothing. Hand towel. Toilet bag containing:  Toothbrush;  toothpaste;  soap;  flannel;  hairbrush; Pyjamas and slippers (Children will wear slippers inside the centre rather than their outdoor shoes) Socks and underwear (3-4 pairs). 1 outfit to be old for painting in. 1 outfit to be suitable for dancing in. 1 outfit for teatime. Waterproof jacket. Old trainers. Carrier bag for dirty clothes. Hat, scarf and gloves or sunhat and sun cream. It is important your child watches you pack their case so they know exactly what they have packed and what clothes are theirs.

15. The centre have asked the children leave their outdoor shoes in these containers and change into indoor shoes or slippers when inside.

16. Also.... A packed lunch and non fizzy drinks for the first day. This should be in a disposable bag and clearly named. Children may bring ONE small bag of sweets and ONE small bar of chocolate. 1 teddy bear. 1 book. Please note electronic devices are not allowed.

17. Communication Miss Phillips will contact the school asap on arrival at Tattenhall. Miss Phillips will also be in contact with the school over the return time of the party should it vary significantly from the itinerary. In the case of an emergency please phone the school. Out of school hours please phone 07903826540. Miss Phillips will try to find sufficient wifi to upload a blog onto the school website on the Tuesday evening. Please ensure you have completed the medical forms so we have all emergency contact details for yourselves. I will collect these tonight.

18. Groups and Rooms Day groups: Each adult will be responsible for their group of children. The groups will be the same for both days. Rooms: There is one dormitory for boys and one for girls. Staff rooms and bathrooms are situated near to the children’s rooms.

19. This is the floor plan. Room 3 and Room 4 have had new beds fitted and now sleep 22 in each.

20. Behaviour and Conduct Children will be briefed before the trip of the standard of behaviour we expect of them. Any cases of inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with in accordance with our behaviour policy and after the trip if necessary. In cases of extreme inappropriate behaviour during the trip the school may notify parents in order to obtain their help with resolving the situation.

21. Health and Safety  The trip has been approved by Cheshire West’s educational visits department.  Risk assessments have been constructed and all adults involved will have a copy.  Children will be briefed on health and safety issues such as fire procedures in the accommodation (on arrival)  We will be the only school visiting the site. All doors are protected by a security code, which is changed after every visit.  Staff will set an alarm so should a door be opened an alarm will sound.  The school has full travel insurance through the tour operator.

22. Medicines Please send medicines mentioned on the medical form to the school office before the trip in a clearly labelled and preferably sealed sandwich style bag. NB: If your child needs to take any medicines that are kept in the school, please collect these from the class teacher the day before, check they are up to date and then return to the school office as above.

23. ANY QUESTIONS?