All accommodation comes with night toilets on camp. There is also night-time motion-sensor lighting which alerts teachers that someone is using the night time toilet.
Is there somewhere for the teachers to charge mobile phones?
Pods have electric sockets. When staying in the bell-tented villages, there will be the option to charge phones in the indoor dining room at meal times. We also recommend that teachers bring a portable charger.
Does the centre have WiFi?
Whilst the activity centre does not have WiFi, it has a good mobile signal (so adults accompanying students can use their mobile data).
How many teachers/leaders can we bring?
We provide 1 free teacher place for every 10 students. (additional teachers are charged at half price). We recognise that some pupils may require additional support and request that schools contact us to discuss individual pupil requirements.
What time do we arrive on the first day and depart on the final day?
Your group can arrive at 10 am on the first day and leave at 1.45 on the final day.
What first aid provisions are in place?
All Rootd instructors are outdoor first-aid trained. The school will be responsible for appointing a first-aider who will be the first point of contact for any basic first aid.
Are you Learning Outside the Classroom Endorsed?
At Rootd we hold the LOtC Quality badge and are proud to offer Learning Outside the Classroom approved School trips. You can learn more in our blog post about the importance of LOtC for your School trip provider.
What do I do if my numbers change?
We recognise that schools won’t know exact numbers at the time of booking, so we will ask for an approximate expected number, and allow a 10% flexibility, so you can adjust your numbers by 10% up or down at any time prior to 8 weeks before the trip. If your numbers change by more than 10%, please let us know …
What is your payment procedure?
Once you have agreed your dates, you will have up to 14 days to complete and return your booking form, and on receipt of your completed form we will issue a deposit for 30% of the trip costs, to be paid within 14 days of receipt of your booking form. The remaining balance of your trip is payable 8 weeks …
Can we provisionally hold a date while we check with parents?
We can hold dates provisionally for up to 14 days, subject to demand and availability, to give you time to put arrangements in place and check dates and costs with your school and parents.