1. Herd Farm Y5 Residential 16th – 18th October 2017

2. 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?

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

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