Parent Guide

ContentsEssential Information..............................................................2-5

Activity Safety..................................................................................6...................................................................................................7Kit List

...............................................................................................8Site Map.....................................................................................9Photographs

................................................................................9Contact Details

Ethos................................................................................................2Centre Staff..................................................................................2Accommodation.......................................................................2Medical/Dietary Requirements and Allergies............3Curriculum for Excellence....................................................3Time for Reflection..................................................................4Bedtime.........................................................................................4Personal Belongings...............................................................4Photographs...............................................................................5Insurance......................................................................................5Birthdays.......................................................................................5Twin/Sibling Discount.............................................................5

Thank you for bking!

We look forward to welcoming your child to Lendrick Muir! We

hope that you will find all the information you need.

Scripture Union Scotland have been taking care of young people

on school residential experiences for over 25 years. Each year we

partner with schools to provide an outdoor learning experience for

over 3000 pupils at our centres: Lendrick Muir, Alltnacriche and

Gowanbank. During the school holidays we run activity holidays for

P5s - S6s as part of our SU Holidays programme.

Lendrick Muir has an exciting range of outdoor activities and

comfortable accommodation. The house is set in extensive

grounds with the Ochil Hills as a backdrop. Its central location near

Kinross and the M90 makes it easily accessible from all over

Scotland.

SU Scotland also has a team of creative regional staff (and

hundreds of volunteers) who support health, well-being and

spiritual development of children in schools by providing

assemblies, RME input and extra-curricular clubs across Scotland.

Essential Info

As part of SU Scotland, our centres have a Christian ethos and all staff at Lendrick Muir are Christians. We aim to provide a safe, enjoyable and educational environment for all young people.

Ethos

AccommodationThe accommodation at Lendrick Muir is extremely flexible. The centre can accommodate up to 165 people but is organised around three self-contained units with separate entrances. Each of the three units has it’s own dining room, lounge/meeting room and recreational area for freetime.

Bedrooms are dormitory style and can accommodate from 2 to 8 people in a mix of bunks and single beds.

Bedding is provided and pupils will be expected to make their own beds on arrival day. All duvets and pillows in the centre are synthetic. Toilets and showers are available near the bedrooms.

Centre StaffAll our staff are members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and all appropriate centre staff have undergone basic first aid training.

Medical/Dietary Requirements and AllergiesPlease tell the school about any medical conditions, dietary needs, allergies and any other useful information (e.g. bed wetting) so that we can fully support your child during their residential.

Accompanying school staff will be responsible for handing out any medication that pupils require and should have the relevant permission from the child's parents. The centre is not able to dispense drugs of any kind (e.g. pain killers).

We can cater for all special dietary requirements. We encourage fussy eaters to be open minded and try new foods but there will always be an alternative available, so your child won’t go hungry.

We have an AED (defibrillator) onsite and in line with new regulations for schools, now hold spare emergency inhalers and EpiPens for those with prescriptions.

Curriculum for ExcellenceWe work within Curriculum for Excellence and ensure that all our activities and programme elements are suitable for your child's residential. We partner with your child's school to provide a programme that will enhance the learning experience, choosing activities and other curriculum elements to suit the pupils needs.

Bedtime

Time for ReflectionThis is a half hour slot at the end of the afternoon when pupils are given the opportunity to reflect on their learning and consider some bigger moral questions. Sessions fit within the framework for Religious Observance in the Curriculum for Excellence and use Bible stories, group discussion, games and activities.

School staff decide upon bedtimes during the residential. Visiting Lendrick Muir isn’t like a sleepover at a friend’s house - your child will need lots of sleep to make sure they are able to enjoy activities.

Personal BelongingsThe school will decide which valuables pupils can bring on their residential. However, we strongly recommend that mobile phones and other valuables are left at home as these are not covered by our insurance policy. We provide Wi-Fi for accompanying staff (not pupils) and teachers often use this to send updates to parents and the school.

We are covered by Public Liability Insurance. We recommend that you take out insurance to cover cancellation, belongings, and personal accident. Please note that to be covered for cancellation you should take out insurance as soon as possible after your booking is confirmed.

Questions?Your school staff may be able to help and if not will contact us for information on your behalf. You can also look at our website: www.lendrickmuir.org.uk.

Insurance

PhotographsWhilst at Lendrick Muir, photographs of pupils taking part in activities will be taken. These provide feedback at the end of the week and are given to the school as a record of the trip. They may also be used in SU Scotland publicity material. You will receive a permission slip via the school where you can request that we do not use your child’s photograph in publicity.

If you have more than one child joining us on a residential (e.g. twins), you can benefit from our sibling discount. For more information, please speak to your school staff.

Twin/Sibling Discount

Birthdays Please tell the school if your child’s birthday is during the residential so we can bake them a birthday cake!

Activity SafetyActivity SafetyDuring a residential there will be the opportunity to

participate in adventurous activities which may be new

and have some risks associated to them. These

activities have been shown to bring lasting benefits to

the participants' future health and safety. The risks are

small when compared to the other hazards which people

face in everyday life. We do all we can to reduce these

risks whilst preserving the purpose, enjoyment and

benefits of the activity. The chances of serious injury are

extremely remote, but minor injuries (bumps, bruises

and minor fractures) are possible, as they are in normal

active play.

All activities at our centres are governed by Scripture

Union Scotland's (SUS) Safety Management System and

the SUS centres have been granted licenses by the

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) to

provide adventurous activities for young people. We fully

accept our legal and moral responsibilities in these

matters and inform group leaders about what

participants may experience, allowing you to make a

more informed choice about participation. It is important

you disclose any relevant participant information to us to

ensure we can meet our duty of care. Details of our

liability insurances are available on request.

In August 2018, Lendrick Muir was awarded the AHOEC Gold Standard. The award encompasses not just safety but also

excellence in quality of provision. At any provider displaying the Gold Standard logo you can be assured of both safety and

quality in their outdoor experience.

Kit ListIt is important that you can stay warm and dry. Please bring OLD clothes that you don't mind

getting wet and muddy. Remember to pack appropriately for the season and to bring spare

clothes. Please ensure that all clothes are labelled with your name.

Clothes- Trousers (please note that denim jeans are not suitable)- Long sleeved tops- T-shirts- Fleeces, jumpers or sweatshirts- Socks- Thick socks- Underwear – remember to pack spares- Shorts (optional) - Pyjamas

Outer Clothing- Waterproof jacket with a hood- Waterproof trousers- Hat, scarf and gloves (winter)- Sun hat (summer)

Personal Effects - Wash kit - Large towel- Hair bobbles (if you have long hair)- Sunscreen (summer) - Water bottle- Small rucksack

Footwear- Trainers for indoor use (not slippers)- Tough outdoor shoes/boots (wellies suitable as one pair)

Water Sports (if on programme)- Swimming costume- Additional pair of old trainers (not wellies)- Tracksuit trousers- Hoodie and T-shirt- Socks

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Schools ManagerScripture Union ScotlandLendrick MuirRumbling BridgeKinrossKY13 0QATel: 01577 842000Email: LMSchools@suscotland.org.uk

Scripture Union Scotland is a registered charity (no. SC011222) and company limited by guarantee (no. Sc54297).Registered office: 70 Milton Street, Glasgow, G4 0HR