holiday activity courses 2015

Birkenhead School: The Prep

57 Shrewsbury Road

Oxton

Wirral CH43 2JA

Tel: 0151 651 3095

Fax: 0151 651 3091 www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses [email protected]

Registration Points

Mini Explorer Courses 4-5 years

Pre Prep Building 9.50am

Junior Explorer Courses 5-7 years

Little School Building 9.50am

Young Adventurers Courses 7-15 years

Sports Hall 9.50am

Fun club - early morning drop off

& late pick up points held in little school

Little School

Early morning drop off 8-10am

Late pick up 4-6pm

To access Little School, enter School Campus via Pre Prep Entrance

(Number 2 on the map)

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Contents

1 Introduction

2 Fun Club Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up

3 Mini Explorer course descriptions 4-5 years

4 - 5 Junior Explorer course descriptions 5-7 years

6 -10 Young Adventurer course descriptions 7-15 years

11 Course Listings, Dates & Costs

12 - 13 General Information

Back Campus Maps & Course Registration Points

To book courses please visit

www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses

n We use facilities specifically designed for the age groups

on our courses

n Our courses are not just ‘sports courses’ we offer a wide

range of activities, making use of the unrivalled facilities

and equipment on our campus

n Our course leaders are all educational professionals

or qualified sport coaches and have enhanced CRB

disclosures

n We work within statutory adult:child ratios

n We have a track-record of excellence and have been

delivering holiday activity courses for over 20 years

n We provide a sit down lunch: your children do not need

to bring their own food

We are mindful of the fact that the children are on holiday

and the emphasis for these courses is to have lots of fun,

make new friends, and learn new skills through active

participation. When planning our programme we have

tried to cater for the diverse needs of children and we hope

you will find we have something for everyone.

With such a wide range of specialised courses on offer, we

are Wirral’s leading Holiday Activity Course provider.

Our Holiday Courses run from 10am-4pm.

Wrap-around care is also available; Early Drop Off

(8am-10am) and Late Pick Up (4pm-6pm) are held in Little

School: please see page 2 for further information and prices.

We look forward to welcoming you

Steph Harris, Tom Brand & Clare Birch

HOLIDAY ACTIVITY COURSE TEAM

Address Birkenhead School — The Prep

57 Shrewsbury Road

Oxton

Wirral

CH43 2JA

Contact details Tel: 0151 651 3095

Fax: 0151 651 3091

Bookings www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/holiday-courses

E-Mail [email protected]

Course Leader Mobile 07920 138 072

(for emergencies only during courses)

Office hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Contacting the holiday activity course office Welcome to

Birkenhead School

Holiday Activity

Courses

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Early Drop Off

Timing: 8am-10am Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week

Children can be dropped off from 8am and are escorted to their course by Fun Club staff. A breakfast of toast and a selection of

jams and cereals will be offered to all children which is served in Fun Club up to 9.30am.

Late Pick Up

Timing: 4pm-6pm Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week

It is important to remind everyone that fun club closes promptly at 6pm.

Please remember that you may need to allow time for getting updates from staff,

so arriving by 5.50pm is advisable, in order to leave School by 6pm at the latest.

Children are collected from their course at the end of the day and taken back to Little School until they

are collected by their parents. A light tea* is served in the dining room at the start of the session.

*Please note that this is not intended to replace their meal at home.

MINI Explorer Courses (Boys & Girls aged 4 or 5yrs)

Our Mini Explorer courses take place in our purpose built Pre-Prep building which is resourced specifically for 4-5 year olds. This is a secure building with intercom entry. It has wet and dry indoor play areas and an outdoor play area with a climbing frame and soft cushioned floor. Activities also take place on the School Field and in the Prep Hall and Gym. We adhere to OFSTED ratios of 1 adult : 8 children.

Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day

Please note: We have three 4-day weeks this year due to bank holidays.

These courses have been designed to let children express themselves with developmental activities in a positive and nurturing environment. The emphasis is to have fun and for the children to develop confidence through active participation. Sports and gymnastics sessions (in which children will use different equipment) will enable them to learn about spatial awareness, competition and body movement. As well as the physical activities advertised, there will be quieter moments with sand and water play, parachute play, games, songs and story time. Art and Craft activities will ensure that there is plenty to take home.

Children will also have an opportunity to play in the role play area and use the outside climbing frame. They will also have great fun learning how to become a safe driver with Go-Karting one session a week*.

Mini Explorer runs every week (Weeks 1-13) Go-Karting runs from Week 3-11*

Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gymnastics, Sports and Go-Karting

Runs from Monday-Thursday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day

Runs from Tuesday-Friday and costs £80 for the week or £28 per day


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For parents who need to arrange care for their children outside of the Holiday Activity Course hours, we are also able to offer Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up sessions, held in Little School.

Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up sessions are a time to relax, play and enjoy being with friends in a caring, stimulating environment.

Fun Club staff escort children to their course venue at the start of the day and pick them up at the end of the day, with children signed in and out of the courses with the course tutors.

The Fun Club team provide a number of resources that cater for the wide age range of children.

Children can relax by reading a book, watching television and using our computers. We also provide construction games, toys & puzzles, imaginative play and art resources. Children will be given the opportunity to play outside using a variety of equipment.


Junior Explorer Courses (Boys & Girls aged 5-7yrs)

Our Junior Explorer courses are based in “Little School”, a facility that caters specifically for this age range, which is used as a registration and pick-up point. Children are grouped according to ability and these courses cover a multitude of different activities, ranging from drama and dance to sports and climbing. Participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, arts & crafts and climbing facilities.

Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi Sports Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day


These courses cover a wide range of sports and include at least one hour of Art & Craft activities per day. Children will explore their creative side and work with different materials to create pieces of art using new techniques.

All sessions will begin with coaching the basic fundamentals of the sport and will progress to small sided team games. Groups will be divided by age and ability. Everyone will also get a minimum of two hours on the climbing wall during the week.

The Multi-Sports option is designed to further enhance the participants’ hand eye co-ordination. The coach will deliver sessions appropriate for the age range and ability of the group. Each session will start with a series of drills and skills to improve technique and will end with small sided games.

Whether you are the next Lewis Hamilton or trying for the first time, our qualified instructors are on hand to guide children around safely. Everyone will get an opportunity to race a Go-Kart around an inflatable track. This activity is programmed for one morning during the week for all Junior Explorer Courses unless specified otherwise*.

Junior Explorer Course runs every week (Weeks 1-13) Go-Karting runs from Week 3 - 11*




Cost: £135 per week

Every day the children will take part in an exciting and fun packed musical workshop delivered by a qualified instructor.

The workshop will see pupils develop their confidence, group working, acting and dance skills in order to perform at the end of the week.

They will take part in rehearsing and learning songs as well as drama games and activities that help with performance terminology and life skills such as special awareness and understanding others.

At the end of the week the children will perform to parents, in the Prep Hall at 3.20pm.

JUNIOR EXPLORER (BOYS & GIRLS 5-7 YEARS)

JUNIOR EXPLORER (BOYS & GIRLS 5-7 YEARS)

MASTER CHEF

MUSICAL THEATRE

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If you’re a budding Jamie Oliver or would just like to try

something new, the Junior Master Chef course could be

the one for you. From delicious brownies to perfect pizzas,

you’ll get the opportunity to both sample and make a

whole host of tasty treats to take home and share

with the family.

A willingness to try new foods and flavours is all you need

as ingredients will be provided but please ensure you bring

your own apron and a sealed container.

YOUNG ADVENTURER Courses (Boys & Girls aged 7-15yrs)

The majority of our Young Adventurer courses are based on our main School campus. The Sports Hall is used as a registration and pick-up point.

Participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, ICT and climbing facilities. These include: Prep Hall, Sports Hall, Art Room, ICT Suite, Prep Gym, Climbing Wall (purpose built on site), Main School Field, McAllester Field and Astro-turf.

Multi Sports with Climbing Cost: £100 per week or £28 per day


This course is designed to introduce a variety of coaching in different sports. Groups will be divided by age and ability and participants will develop skills through active participation. Each session will progress into small sided team games, where new skills learnt can be implemented.

There are plenty of sports on offer throughout the week.

Our experienced Course Tutors will choose from a variety of sports, which include:

Football Tennis Diamond Cricket Short Tennis Badminton Mini Olympics Table Tennis Cricket

Young Adventurer Course runs every week (Weeks 1-13)

Indoor Athletics Quick Cricket Netball Tag-rugby (non contact) Basketball Hockey Relays

Uni-Hoc Dodge ball Capture-the-Flag Danish Long Ball Rounders Lacrosse Volley Ball Bench Ball




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Master chef is a practical cooking experience for young

people who want to try their hand in the kitchen. You will

be taught tips, tricks and techniques as well as cooking

something different everyday.

We will supply all of the ingredients; all you need is an

apron, a sealed container and a willingness to try something

new.


A qualified instructor will deliver a Musical Theatre

production which will be explored using Singing, Drama

and Dance.

All participants will be given the opportunity to develop

their acting and singing skills through a range of exciting

workshops.

Those taking part in the course will be able to learn basic

singing technique, enhance their performance skills and create

their own scenes to develop their creative devising skills. As

well as rehearsing for the performance the pupils will take part

in games designed to further skills that they can use in drama

and beyond, such as confidence and self expression.

At the end of the week the children

will perform to parents, in the Prep Hall

at 3.20pm.

MASTER CHEF

MUSICAL THEATRE

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NEW ages FOR 2015 7-10 years

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We will take the children to the Marine Lake in West Kirby

a full day of water-sports everyday. The children will be

supervised by the instructors at the centre at all times when

on the water.

A packed lunch will be provided all week.

Wet suits are supplied and children are asked to bring

footwear which can get wet, swimwear, a towel and a T-shirt.

Transport to the Marine Lake is by our Birkenhead School

Minibuses.

Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, windsurf

board games, Canadian canoes, stand up paddle boards,

raft building & power boating.

Children will need to be in school by 9.30am each morning

for watersports only.


This course comprises half day sessions everyday at a local

riding stables, where participants will enjoy a one hour

riding lesson as well as the opportunity to learn stable

management skills each day. The riding lessons are suitable

for all ability ranges and will focus primarily on walk, trot

and canter skills. For more advanced riders, jumping may

be an option. The stable management experience will

range from grooming horses to preparing feeds.

The remainder of the day is designed to introduce a variety

of coaching in different sports. A full list of the type of sports

that the tutors can choose from are shown on page 6.

Groups will be divided by age and ability and participants

will develop skills with active participation.

Transport to the riding stables is by minibus and seatbelts

will be worn at all times.


The Cheerleading Camp offers children

the opportunity to experience fun and fitness

by combining elements of Gymnastics and Dance.

Throughout the week, routines are choreographed and

performed with a Showcase of the children’s work.

The children will perform to parents, in the Sports Hall at

3.20pm at the end of the week.


This course will introduce children into the field of Graphic

Design giving them the opportunity to work with industry

software such as Adobe Photoshop. They will learn to

work with type, colour, resolve common design problems,

enhancing photos and designing artwork.

Children will work both individually and as part as a team.


As a guide to getting started in digital photography this

course will cover the basics of photography, computer

concepts that accompany the study of digital cameras

and a basic understanding of the principles of a digital

camera. Also covered will be an introduction to image

correction using Adobe Photoshop and creating a digital

print of a digital photo. Students will explore composition,

subjects, rule of thirds, background and foreground, focus,

lighting, colour, and motion. In addition they will learn the

skills needed to shoot interesting photographs confidently

looking at aperture, shutter, program and manual modes.

The craft element of the course will look at the design and

creation of photo frames in order to present and display

their work from over the week.

In order to enrol on the course, students will need a basic

digital camera with memory card and a memory stick on

which to save their edited images.



YOUNG ADVENTURER (BOYS & GIRLS 7-15 YEARS)YOUNG ADVENTURER (BOYS & GIRLS 10-15 YEARS)


5 full days of water sports

RIDING & STABLE MANAGEMENT

WITH MULTI-SPORTS

CHEERLEADING GRAPHIC DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Judo - meaning “gentle way” is a modern martial art and

Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is in self-defence

where the objective is to either throw or takedown an

opponent to the ground.

Judo Camp is led by a fully trained instructor and is open

to all abilities, beginners are most welcome. There are

opportunities for grading on the final day.

Judo kit will be provided for the week


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Master chef is a practical cooking experience for young

people who want to try their hand in the kitchen. You will

be taught tips, tricks and techniques as well as cooking

something different everyday.

We will supply all of the ingredients;

all you need is an apron, a sealed

container and a willingness to try

something new.


An exciting and informative art and design course.

Students will be given a sketchbook to record ideas and try

out art techniques. Children will experiment with graffiti,

cartooning and pop art as well as sculpture and textiles.

MASTER CHEF

Art Workshop

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February half-term WEEK 1: 16TH-20TH FEBRUARY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports (4-5) £100 £28

Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports (5-7) £100 £28

Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing (7-15) £100 £28

Easter WEEK 2: 30TH MARCH-2ND APRIL AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST




WEEK 3: 7TH-10TH APRIL AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Mini Explorer Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting (4-5) £80 £28

Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports (5-7) £80 £28


May half-term WEEK 4: 26TH-29TH MAY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST




Summer WEEK 5: 6TH-10TH JULY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST




WEEK 6: 13TH-17TH JULY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST


Junior Explorer Art & Craft, Climbing , Go-Karting with Multi-Sports (5-7) £100 £28

Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management with Sports (7-15) £135 N/A


WEEK 7: 20TH-24TH JULY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST



Young Adventurer Master Chef NEW AGES FOR 2015 (7-10) £135 N/A

Young Adventurer Multi Sports with Climbing (7-15) £100 £28

Young Adventurer 5day Water-sports NOW ALL DAY (8-15) £250 N/A

WEEK 8: 27TH JULY-31ST JULY AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST




Young Adventurer Master Chef (10-15) £135 N/A

Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management (7-15) £135 N/A

Young Adventurer Cheerleading NEW FOR 2015 (7-15) £135 N/A

WEEK 9: 3RD-7TH AUGUST AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST


Junior Explorer Arts & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports (5-7) £100 £28

Junior Explorer Master Chef (5-7) £135 N/A



Young Adventurer Judo NEW FOR 2015 (7-15) £135 N/A

WEEK 10: 10TH-14TH AUGUST AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST



Junior Explorer Musical Theatre NOW ALL DAY (5-7) £135 N/A


Young Adventurer Riding & Stable Management (7-15) £135 N/A

Young Adventurer Photography (10-15) £135 N/A

Young Adventurer Graphic Design (10-15) £135 N/A

WEEK 11: 17TH-21ST AUGUST AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST




Young Adventurer Art Workshop (7-15) £135 N/A


Young Adventurer Musical Theatre NOW ALL DAY (7-15) £135 N/A

October half-term WEEK 12: 19TH-23RD OCTOBER AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST



Young Adventurer Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15) £100 £28

WEEK 13: 26TH-30TH OCTOBER AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST





Course Listings

DATES & COsts

Course Information:

a. All courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm. We offer wrap-around care,

please see Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up section below.

b. Birkenhead School reserves the right to cancel a course if numbers enrolled

have not reached a minimum required and are not financially viable.

c. Birkenhead School also reserves the right to change advertised tutors/

coaches and amend the programme where unavoidable.

d. Birkenhead School reserves the right to exclude any student if, in the view

of the Course Director, the student’s presence is making it difficult for the

course to function effectively.

e. Birkenhead School will not accept responsibility for any aspect of the

holiday course programme, including services and facilities offered by

tutors/coaches/suppliers, or for any loss, damage, or expense of the client

which is due to adverse weather conditions, industrial disputes or any other

cause beyond the control of Birkenhead School.

f. Birkenhead School has a wet weather contingency plan for each week. This

does mean that the large indoor facilities (Sports Hall, Prep Hall, Prep Gym)

are all used by different groups at different times. Owing to the nature of

these facilities this may limit the activities compared to those originally

advertised.

Definitions:

In these general conditions:

“Client” means all persons named on the booking. The person who signs the

booking form does so as an agent for and on behalf of all such named persons.

“Supplier” means any person (other than Birkenhead School) who provides

any services or facilities which form part of the activity courses offered by

Birkenhead School in this brochure.

Booking information:

a. The full amount payable is required when making a booking. Booking is

now done online, with credit/debit card payments or childcare vouchers.

b. Do not forget to add the early morning drop-off and late pick-up charges if

relevant to your booking.

c. Once a booking has been received an automated email will be sent

acknowledging receipt and confirmation of the booking.

d. Should you find your child unable to attend after making a booking please

ring the Course Leader to discuss the matter. In the case of a refund, there

may be an administrative charge applicable.

Applications & Cancellations:

All cancellations are only effective when notification is received by the Course

Administrator in writing/e-mail.

Fun Club (early morning drop-off and late pick-up). Please note if you have to

cancel late pick-up on the day we need notification before 1pm for staffing and

catering purposes.

Failure to inform us will result in the session being charged.

Refunds:

Should a student be withdrawn from any days of a course, up to four weeks

in advance of its commencement, then parents will be entitled to a refund

of 100% the price of those days. Withdrawing up to a week in advance of a

course commencement will entitle parents to a 90% refund for those days.

Withdrawing a student from a course, for any reason, after this time will

result in no refund being given. It should be noted that due to the significant

discount being given on whole course bookings, if a student is withdrawn,

at any stage, from only 1 day of their whole course booking then the parent

will not be entitled to a refund as the remaining days are charged at a rate

exceeding the initial price paid.

Course registration and pick-up points:

A map of the school campus can be found on the back cover of this brochure.

If attending from 10am-4pm the following registration and pick-up points will

be relevant. Please note that drop-off can be no earlier than 9.50am and pick-

up is no later than 4pm. If you arrive later than 4pm your child will be taken

to Little School and you will incur an £8 charge.

All parents/guardians need to ensure they register and sign in their child

each morning and sign out each afternoon with the course tutor. Only once

registered do we accept responsibility.

Please do not drop children on the outskirts of the campus.

a. Mini Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from

Pre-Prep.

b. Junior Explorer course participants will be dropped off and collected from

Little School.

c. Young Adventurer course participants will be dropped off and collected

from the Sports Hall.

d. Parents are also reminded that when picking up their children and other

friends/relatives at the end of the day, they must sign them out with the

relevant tutor.

e. All early morning drop-off and late pick-ups take place in Little School.

Please see below.

Fun Club:

Early Drop Off 8-10am (includes toast & cereals before 9.30am)

Late pick up 4-6pm (includes a light tea)*

These all take place in Little School. The aim of this facility is to provide a service

to parents who need to arrange care for their children outside of the Holiday

Activity Course hours. This will be a time to relax, play and enjoy being with

friends in a caring, stimulating environment.

Our lead play staff are skilled and experienced in the care of children. Children

will be able to select the activities in which they participate. Fun Club staff

escort children to their course venue at the start of the day and pick them up

at the end of the day. A handover is signed with the course tutors.

Early drop off: 8-10am (£8 per day or £35 per week)

Late Pick Up: 4-6pm (£8 per day or £35 per week)

*Please note that light tea is not intended to replace their meal at home.

Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up terms and conditions:

a. The charge is per session irrespective of when parents collect their children.

This is due to staffing ratios that OFSTED insist are adhered to.

b. This facility may be declined to parents who arrive late (after 6pm) to pick

up their child. A late pick up charge of £20 may be levied at the discretion of

the Course Leader.

c. From 4.15-4.45pm each day children will be in the Dining Hall.

d. The late pick up is designed for children to unwind after a full day of

activities.

Childcare Voucher Scheme (OFSTED registration number EY320318):

Under current legislation we are able to offer parents the childcare voucher

scheme for all course costs including before and after care. We currently have

various accounts and are happy to open others from different providers:

COMPUTERSHARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC

BUSY BEES a/c: 00027347

SODEXO a/c: 160415

CARE4 a/c: 94581687

KIDS UNLIMTED a/c: 27596

KIDDI VOUCHERS a/c: Birkenhead School HAC

EDENRED a/c: P20202000

FIDELITI a/c: Birkenhead School HAC

RG CHILDCARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC

(Edenred vouchers only: Please note parents will need to put a ‘P’ in front the

account number when paying on-line).

What to bring:

Children will require;

a. A water proof coat and clothing relevant to their activity.

b. There is a Tuck Shop open during break times. If your son or daughter wishes

to buy from the Tuck Shop, please ensure your he/she has a wallet or purse

to keep their money safe. Please read the insurance section.

c. Children are welcome to bring a morning or afternoon snack. This is

especially encouraged for Mini Explorers (4-5 years) as the Tuck Shop is

not available for this age group. We would encourage healthy snacks to go

alongside the healthy activities and would ask that no nuts be within the

snacks.

What NOT to bring:

a. Electronic games (DS, PSP etc) computers and cameras (with the exception

of Photography course)

b. Mobile phones may not be used during course hours and need to be

switched off. They are only permitted to be used in an emergency. Under

no circumstances are camera phones to be used.

c. Jewellery, expensive fashion accessories, inappropriate amounts of money.

Medical:

a. A qualified first aider will be on site to deal with any minor injuries from 8am

- 6pm each day.

b. When booking online please ensure you fill in the medical information box,

to inform us of any medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies.

Catering:

a. Lunch: we are able to offer every student a two-course lunch prepared by

our team of chefs. A vegetarian option will also be available. Lunch also

includes squash and fresh fruit.

b. We do not use nuts in our kitchen. Please ensure you supply details

regarding any allergies in the Medical information box online.

c. Breakfast & Tea: Cereal & toast will be offered in a café style arrangement

for those attending early morning drop off before 9.30am. A light tea

is provided for those staying in the late pick up. Please note this is not

intended to replace their meal at home.

d. Snacks: The Mini Explorer course participants (4-5yrs) are encouraged to

bring healthy snacks with them. However for all other age ranges a Tuck

Shop will operate during morning and afternoon break.

Insurance:

Birkenhead School does not insure pupils on the courses against illness, theft

or loss of personal effects. The School has cover in respect of claims arising

under the terms of its Public Liability Policy where the School is legally liable.

This would not cover, for example, injuries occurring without fault on the part

of the School or its staff and you are advised to take out your own personal

accident insurance if you wish to cover such risks. Similarly, you are advised

to effect your own insurance in respect of anything brought to the School by

your child. No liability will attach to the School or its staff for the damage to or

the loss or theft of any property whether arising as a result of negligence or

otherwise.

Safeguarding Children:

Birkenhead School recognises that it has an explicit duty to safeguard

and protect children from abuse as defined in the Children Act 2004 and

the Education Act 2002. Teachers /staff can and must contribute to the

safeguarding of children and the child protection process. Our policy applies to

all staff, governors and volunteers working in the School. There are three main

elements to our child protection policy.

a. Providing a safe environment for children/young people to learn in.

b. Fostering a school environment in which every child/young person feels

valued and able to articulate their wishes and feelings in their preferred

method of communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust.

c. Identifying and responding to children/young people in need of support

and/or protection.

This policy is in accordance with Wirral’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board

Child Protection Procedures and the Government document Working Together

to Safeguard Children. The whole policy can be viewed on our website:

www.birkenheadschool.co.uk


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