KILVE COURTPRESENTATION

Andy Cook – Charterhouse Instructor

ABOUT KILVE COURT & CENTRES

Kilve Court Residential Education Centres are part of Somerset County Council’s Children & Young People’s Directorate.

There are four centres: Kilve Court, The Outdoor Centre, Greatwood & Charterhouse

Operating for over 50 years Kilve Court is located on the west coast of Somerset, half way

between Bridgwater & Minehead

THE FOUR CENTRES…

SECURITY, ACCOMMODATION ETC…

CCTV in operation around the grounds

Security key pads to gain entry to the house and

each corridor

Each school can have their own meeting room

Sleeping accommodation is not shared with other schools

Secure grounds which are private and have no public access

Member of Kilve staff on Duty 24/7 on site

AN AVERAGE DAY AT KILVE… Wake up bell 7:45am Breakfast bell 8:30am Activities 1 9:30am Morning break 10:45am Activity 2 11:15am Lunch 12:45pm Activities 3 & 4 1:45pm Afternoon break 4:15pm Evening meal 6:00pm Evening activities 7:15pm Bed time Your staff will let you know

THE IMPORTANT BIT, FOOD! BREAKFAST ~ Cereal, toast, a hot choice (e.g. Beans),

Juice, water or a cup of tea.

LUNCH ~ A selection of options, a salad bar and fruit

DINNER ~ A selection of choices and a dessert

Break times ~ A drink of squash or water, a biscuit or a piece of fruit

We always accommodate dietary requirements if known in advance. Everyone is catered for, always.

PACKED IN YOUR BAG, YOU WILL NEED…

A sleeping bag, bottom sheet & a pillow case A towel & wash bag with the normal contents – Yes you will need

to have at least one shower, sorry! Indoor shoes or slippers for the house Wellingtons & outdoor shoes (2pairs) (we do have spare wellies,

lots) Clothes that can get very muddy and dirty. Old clothes are best

for this! Warm clothes along with a very good waterproof coat. If we have sun? A hat & sun cream, if we have rain/snow, a warm

hat & gloves. It’s all possible! Extras – A torch, spending money, a camera and a cuddly toy, if

you want to? You also have to be able to carry your own bag and know the

contents! Helping to pack your bag will help with being able to bring your kit home!!!

The Activities

SOME ACTIVITIES…Challenge yourself with height or speed!

HIGH ROPES GRASS SLEDGING

A big day before a big night!

DISCO

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ARCHERY

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CLIMBING WALL

BEACH WALK

CONTINUED…Challenge yourself or your team…

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Any Questions?

Or feel free to ask me afterwards

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