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Alton Castle

• 2 night residential• Very near to Alton Towers in Staffordshire• Activities and Spiritual retreat• Mass• Friendship• Challenge and confidence• Team work• Clothes and kit list• Leaders and staff• Medical• Sleeping arrangements• Safety• Y8

• What does a day look like?

Purpose of Visit

FunReflectConfidenceParticipateEncourageChallengeTry new thingsCo-operation and teamwork

Good fun too!

Why Kingswood?

• Imagine a place where young people are inspired to learn and grow

• Where challenges are faced and overcome• Skills learnt,• Independence is encouraged• Friendships grow,• Minds opened• Fun is had and potential nurtured everyday.

Why Kingswood?‘With 30 years’ experience we know what works and we are proud to deliver immersive learning at it’s very best’. •An unforgettable experience.•Learn outdoors and enhance the learning done in the classroom.•Ultimate in outdoor, adventure activities and located in West Runton ( Norfolk ) which supports our Geography topic of coasts.•Where children can experience and explore.•Develops life skills.•Encouraging every individual to believe, achieve and be inspired.•Safe and secure environment with a home from home feel.•Happy children and happy Parents.•Experienced staff•Our own staff

The Kingswood ExperienceYoung people get so much more out of a visit to Kingswood than just having a lot of fun. The benefits gained are immense, and most will develop new life-skills without even realising they’re learning.

• 4 night residential• Accommodation and sleeping arrangements- children and staff• Safety on site• Action packed days and evenings• Belongings, clothes, money and electrical items

It’s all in a dayA typical day at Kingswood runs as follows:

Breakfast between 7.30am and 9am • First activities start around 9.30am• 10 minute juice break • Lunch time allocation between 12pm and 2pm• A full afternoon of activities• 10 minute juice break • Evening meal time allocation between 5pm and 7pm•Free time/ Down time• Evening entertainment from 8pm, followed by cocoa• Lights out by 10.15pm

TimetableRoom InspectionsMaking bedsEncourages organisation/ IndependencePacking before and after 

Food glorious food!• It’s important for students to maintain high

energy levels throughout their stay, so 3 freshly-prepared, healthy cafeteria-style meals are served in our communal dining area every day.

• Onsite shop and beach shop.

• Dietary requirements fulfilled• Variety of choice• Drinks- beaker/ cup for night

Bedtime routine

To finish off each day, hot chocolate is served before students return to their dorms. Plenty of sleep is required to recharge the batteries, so lights are usually turned out by 10:15pm.

Safety & WellbeingWe know how nerve-wracking it can be letting your child go on a residential visit, so we do everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all.• Continual safety and first aid training for all staff• Regular checks on equipment before and after every activity

session• Qualified First-Aider on centre 24/7• All Kingswood staff are fully DBS checked and are trained to

take responsibility for the well-being of the children in their care.

• We have found the best way to help children cope with being away from home is to keep them busy, having fun from dawn ‘til dusk.

• We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home and our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with.

• Our staff• Emergency mobile phone

Your centre – West RuntonSet in 30-acres of North Norfolk countryside, with stunning cliff top views and easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, West Runton offers a diverse range of study environments, outstanding educational facilities and plenty of adventure and fun.

Your centre – West Runton

• Set in an Area of Outstanding Beauty with the coastline designated a Site of Scientific Interest.

• Close to wildlife sanctuaries, famous fossils and popular tourist towns.

• First-class facilities, including 10 ICT labs and environmental classrooms.

• Educational programmes are tailor-made to suit individual needs, requirements and learning outcomes.

• A range of adventure activities available, including quad biking and power climb to increase self-confidence and promote leadership skills.

• Comfortable single sex dorms sleep 4-14 young people.

• A dedicated and fully trained centre welfare team on hand 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of your child.

• A safe and secure environment, complete with boundary fencing, electronic gates, night patrols, CCTV and full DBS check on all staff.

16th- 20th May 2016

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