PREPARATIONParents / Children
October / November / December
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Children / Parents visits start
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Children's form filling
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Final children numbers confirmed by end of Decemeber
January / February
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Child home visits
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Risk assessments
March / April
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Parents / Children final meeting
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Lourdes trip Sunday 20th April to Saturday 26th April*
Final dates and flights to be confirmed
PREPARATION
Helpers
September / October / November
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Recruitment and interviews of helpers
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Helper application forms filled in
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Helper DBS checks
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Group Fundraising activities arranged
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Training day dates arranged
December / January
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First deposit payment due December
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1st Group 12 training day in January
February / March
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Final deposit payments
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2nd Group 12 training weekend including North-West London regional Prep day
April
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Lourdes trip Sunday 20th April to Saturday 26th April*
Final dates and flights to be confirmed
The Week in Lourdes
Our priority of the holiday is to give an enjoyable and safe holiday to the children. This incredible week includes trips to the Pyrenees mountains, a fancy dress evening and excursions to cafés for hot chocolates & ice-creams to mention but a few! The week is full of laughter, forming strong friendships and building confidence. Many describe their experience as positive and life affirming; something they will value for the rest of their lives.