1. Wednesday 13th June – Friday 15th June 2017
Burwardsley Outdoor
Education Centre
Wednesday 13th June – Friday 15th June 2017

2. Housed in the old village primary school, Burwardsley centre caters for up to 40 children and 6 staff. For the majority of the time, it is used by primary school children ranging from Year 1 to 6 who stay either 1 or 2 nights. There are 2 nature ponds in the grounds, an adventure playground, a large grassed playing field and a tarmac play area. Attached to the building there are 3 different classroom areas allowing children to study independently on the same visit.

3. 6 adults attending
Mrs Davies/Miss Wilson
Mrs Ross
Mrs Hankey
Mrs Bishop
Mrs Wildigg
Mr Collier

4. The Centre
Girls’ dormitory
Boys’ dormitory
The dining area

5. Catering At Burwardsley they aim to provide a healthy and balanced menu. 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 8.15am. Lunch Lunch is sandwiches, crisps, fruit or yoghurt and a hot option which is served at 12.30pm or a packed lunch which you can take out. Evening Meal The main meal is a 2 course meal with 2 options usually served at 4.45 pm. Snacks Tea, coffee, squash, milk, hot chocolate, biscuits and toast are available at all times from the dining room. Special Diets They have a wealth of experience in providing meals for all sorts of allergies and intolerances from mild to serious conditions. They have asked for dietary requirements on the booking forms but are also very happy to discuss any special needs with parents or schools and organise a pre-visit meeting if necessary.

6. The grounds

7. Activities
Day 1 – Leave school approx. 9.15am. Arrive at Burwardsley. Health and safety talk. Unpack. Adventure playground. Eat packed lunches. Den building in the forest. Evening meal. Treasure hunt. Supper.
Day 2 – Breakfast. Walk up Bulkeley Hill – habitat hunt. Picnic lunch. Evening meal. Camp fire. Supper.
Day 3 – Breakfast. Pack. Pond-dipping. Orienteering. Adventure playground. Picnic lunch. Return to school for 3.30pm.

8. Kit list essentials PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!!
waterproof coat and trousers
waterproof rucksack (use a plastic bag inside to make it waterproof)
wellies
Warm coat
Sturdy shoes/trainers for walking
3/4 t-shirts/long sleeves tops
2/3 jumpers/sweaters
2/3 pairs trousers (doesn’t matter if are jeans)
Hat, scarf, gloves/sun cream and sun hat!
Underwear and socks for 2 days
Nightwear
Indoor shoes/slippers
Wash kit and towel
Book or small, quiet toy or game (no electric ones please)
Teddy bear
Plastic bag for dirty clothes
Camera (optional – child must be responsible for it at all times)
Medication (if necessary) – Child’s name and completed form handed to staff on the day
Torch
Water bottle
Packed lunch (either from school or home for the first day)
PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!!

9. Health and safety
Burwardsley Centre – keypad on all doors, fire doors alarmed if opened
All staff fully DBS checked
Risk assessments carried out and signed off by Mrs Ross and Cheshire East.
All contact/medical details taken (plus spare school mobile)
Medication kits taken (including calpol/nurofen)
Please complete and return the medical forms.

10. Contact details
Conway Centres : Burwardsley School Lane Burwardsley Cheshire CH3 9PA
Phone: 
School mobile phone number:

11. Any questions? Don’t forget to pay the balance on-line and complete
and return all medical forms
Any questions?