1. Welcome to an introduction to Patterdale Hall.
Year 6

2. Location and Background
Your visit to Patterdale Hall:
In the heart of the Lake District National Park
Private lake Access to South end of Lake Ullswater
Set in over 30 acres of estate.

3. Adventure Learning Cohesion Learner Engagement Resilience Transition
Team work
Fun
New experiences
Self confidence / Self esteem
New skills
Transferable learning
Self review
Resourcefulness
Cohesion
Learner Engagement
Resilience
Transition
Leadership
Communication
Responsibility
Relationships

5. Values The values that guide Patterdale Hall in all their courses:
Offering safe experiences
Providing a positive environment
Showing respect for individuals
Demonstrating that learning is valued
Promoting enjoyment and fun through outdoor activities/education

6. Facilities
Single sex bedrooms for between 4 and 8 young people, with school staff close by.
Washrooms and toilets
Group lounge
Games room
Drying room
Dining room

7. Games Room

8. Activities

9. Rock Climbing

10. Team Building and Problem Solving

11. Archery

12. Canoeing

13. Activity Safety Externally regulated and inspected by AALA
Appropriately qualified and trained staff
Well maintained suitable equipment
Flexible approach to working
Generic, specific and dynamic risk assessments

14. Centre Safety
Patterdale ensure the appropriateness of all staff to work with young people.
Coded locks on all major doors
Sensitive fire alarm
Risk Management procedures
Work closely with visiting staff.
Clear welcome talk and safety briefings

15. Centre Safety Role of visiting staff – “Loco parentis”
Role of Patterdale hall staff – Duty of Care
Conform to regulations and guidelines set by most local authorities and governing bodies
A caring approach

16. Catering Proud to be renowned for the quality of food Hot breakfast
Lunch – Filled sandwiches, taken in or out
Dinner – selection of options
Additionally:
Morning break – Flask out on session
Afternoon break – Flask out of session
Supper – Drink possible before bed.
They can accommodate any dietary requirements if known in advance and will always work with young people to provide food for them that they can eat.

17. Average Day
7:15am Wake up 8:00am Breakfast 9:30am Activities 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm Activities 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Eve activities Bed time TBC

18. Kit List
Changes of clothes – avoid denim for activities. Joggers are great
Towel and wash kit
2/3 sets of shoes, one indoor, one to get wet and one other.
Sleeping bag (we provide a bottom sheet and pillow and case)
Waterproof coat and trousers (if you have, if not Patterdale can provide).
Seasonal kits (hat and gloves/sunhat and cream)
Warm jumpers
Swimming costume
Bin bag in the suitcase for wet and dirty kit
All packed with the student, labelled where possible
Child insect repellent
Do not bring
Electrical items (including mobile phones) and valuables. No I Pads, DVD Players
Sweets
Your best clothes!
Patterdale will provide all technical and safety equipment for the activities.

19. From the children....
What the centre expects from course participants:
Listen to and follow instructions promptly
Respect others working and staying at the centres and help keep each other safe
Treat the Centres’ buildings and grounds with care
Try their best to meet the new challenges facing them
What the centre expects from group leaders and PARENTS:
To support the Centres’ values and rules
To share with the school any relevant information or concerns prior to their visit – to be passed on
At the end of their stay, to celebrate with children their successes – help transfer the learning.

22. 25th June – 27th June 2018
The cost of the residential will be £160 in total.
An initial deposit of £20 (Parent Pay) is required, before October half term, in order to confirm the booking.

23. Questions
What else would you like to know?