Planning a school visit to the National Centre for Deafblindness
The following information is provided to help you plan your visit to the National Centre for Deafblindness.
Planning a visit
It is your responsibility to ensure you have enough staff cover (staffing ratios are specified below, responsible sixth formers may be considered). Classes may be divided into two smaller groups – each with a designated member of staff. You may wish to divide the group yourself, otherwise this will be done on a random basis by ourselves. The minimum number of students in a group is 8, maximum number 30 (excluding teachers).
Please note:
If your group is between 8-10 students there will be no need to divide the group. We recommend the following minimum staffing ratios when visiting the National Centre:
KS 1: 1 adult to 6 students
KS 2/3: 1 adult to 10 students
KS 4: 1 adult to 15 students
Teachers accompanying students should carry a full list of the students visiting the National Centre and understand that they are in ‘loco parentis’ with responsibility for behaviour and discipline at all times.
Health and safety
The activities undertaken as part of your educational experience have minimal risk attached to them. However, where students are asked to simulate deafblindness by wearing blindfolds and ear defenders, to minimise the possibility of disorientation another child will always be asked to guide the ‘deafblind’ child and they will be accompanied or in close proximity to an adult, who will be asked to intervene if necessary. During these activities we will always endeavour to pair ‘like with like.
What to bring with you
Students will need to bring pens and pencils and a work book and suitable refreshments.
Facilities
The education room provides groups with a base to organise introductions and have lunch, breaks etc. A separate room is provided for coats and bags etc. We have a garden which students can use during lunchtime. We have ample parking which is free of charge.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend your visit to the National Centre you must provide at least 2 weeks notice, in which case all fees will be refunded. If this has not been possible for whatever reason the following charges will apply;
- 7 to 14 days prior to visit: 10% of total amount due payable.
- Less than 7 days prior to visit: 50% of total amount due payable.
Additional Needs If you have any additional needs or would like to discuss anything about your visit, please contact a member of staff in the education team.
We hope you enjoy your visit
