FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED THE BUS ALL DAY?
YES. The coach is needed to transport your party to the various study sites, where it needs to wait for the group to return to after fieldwork is finished. Your coach must also be available at all times in case bad weather cuts short fieldwork or any emergencies.
IS THERE A CHARGE?
The cost of a day visit is £3 per primary or secondary pupil, accompanying adults are free.
The cost for an ‘A’ level or University student is £4 per day.
There is a minimum daily charge of £80.
Your school/college will be invoiced after your visit and you can pay by cheque or by BACS transfer.
A cancellation fee of £50 will be incurred for cancellations made within 4 weeks of the date of a booked visit.
HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN I BRING?
One class per day to a maximum of 40 pupils, due to the size of our classroom.
HOW LONG CAN WE STAY FOR?
The Centre can be booked from 09.30 onwards. Most schools leave around 2.30pm depending on what time you need to be back at school.
WHAT HAPPENS AT LUNCHTIME?
All members of your party will need to bring a packed lunch with them. Lunch is always eaten at the Field Centre where toilets and hand washing facilities are available. In good weather lunch can be eaten outside in the picnic area or inside the Centre.
Please take all your rubbish back with you (bin bags useful).
Please note the Centre does not provide lunches.
WHAT DOES EACH CHILD NEED TO BRING?
- A pencil
- Wellies or old shoes/trainers. For Health & safety reasons footwear must be worn on the beach. Ideally each pupil should also bring a change of socks and shoes. We do have some wellies to loan if needed.
- Suitable warm clothing: the more layers the better, which should be checked before leaving school. Hats and gloves are valuable in summer, essential the rest of the year!!
- Waterproofs: waterproof coats, thick school coats, ski jackets, etc. Track suit tops and hoodies are NOT suitable waterproof clothing.
- No spending money is required
TEESMOUTH CAN BE VERY COLD, EVEN IN SUMMER. IT IS BETTER TO HAVE TOO MANY CLOTHES RATHER THAN TOO FEW!
DOES IT MATTER IF IT IS RAINING?
No, but some alteration to your planned study may be necessary if the weather is bad.
If weather conditions are adverse, it may be necessary to re-schedule your visit.
Teesmouth Field Centre staff will not take groups out on fieldwork if, in their opinion, weather conditions put visitors at an unacceptable risk.
NOTES:
- Teachers/school staff are responsible for discipline throughout the day.
- Please do not promise paddling or playing on the beach. Time allocated for studies DOES NOT allow for this.
- Teesmouth Field Centre’s full Health & Safety Policy & Risk Assessments are sent with booking information
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
Clare Gubbins and Clare Shakespeare-Watts
The Teesmouth Field Centre Team
Teesmouth Field Centre
Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre
Tees Road
Hartlepool
TS25 2BZ
Tel: 01429 853847
Email: teesmouthfieldcentre@gmail.com