NEW PROCEDURE FROM 2011

We now take bookings at any time, up to 2 years in advance. Simply check current availability here then email or telephone the Centre to reserve your chosen date(s). We will send a booking contract form (or you can download it here). The signed form and a non-refundable deposit of £500 should be returned to Kench Hill within 2 weeks to secure your booking. This also confirms that you have read and understood our generic Terms and Conditions, particularly the cancellation policy, downloadable here. You must also read the School Party Agreement, which outlines your and our responsibilities.

NB IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE THE SIGNED FORM AND DEPOSIT WITHIN TWO WEEKS WE WILL OPEN THE DATES TO OTHER SCHOOLS

Once we receive your booking form and deposit you will be sent a confirmation with a receipt/deposit invoice. The named group leader will be sent a Teacher's Pack.

Schools are encouraged to choose different times each year, alternating between summer and winter. You can bring 2+ groups in an academic year which can come consecutively or in different terms. Hackney schools are given priority, but this is then opened up to other users. We aim to have all weeks booked up by the end of the summer term preceding the new academic year.

Non-Hackney Schools

A few spaces are available for non-Hackney school groups each year, usually during off-peak weeks. Non-Hackney schools can enquire for bookings from April for the following academic year. Cost per pupil is currently £140-£80 per pupil based on a minimum group size of 27 (excluding transport and extra charges). You will be charged a deposit payable once confirmation is received.

Bookings are now invited for 2012-13. Telephone 01580 762073 or contact us by email.

School journey grant (LB Hackney schools only)

Hackney pupils in receipt of free school meals are entitled to a school journey grant provided by The Learning Trust and administered by Kench Hill Centre. Schools should complete the relevant form with the pupils’ details. The value is currently £85 for a full week, which will be deducted from the final invoice to the school after your visit. Other families who get income support, working tax or child tax credits may also be eligible and should be supplied with an application form, to be forwarded to Kench Hill before the visit. To find out more about the School Journey Grant click here.