Forest school club at Hartshill Hayes Country park

Join us after school once per week to develop your outdoor skills and build a stronger connection with the natural world. We will discover the wonderful creatures that live in our woods, learn survival skills and have plenty of opportunity for free play in the forest. You will be led by a ranger for an hour each week where they will guide you through a range of activities to help you gain a better understanding of the world around us and gain skills that can be transferred into everyday life.

This forest school club is for children aged 5+ and all children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of each session. Our required ratios are 1 adult to every 3 children.

EVENTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where do we meet?

• One of our rangers will meet you at the wooden shelter by the main car park.

Can I bring younger siblings to a children's event?

• Due to the nature of this event, we would ask that only children aged 5+ attend to due to the nature of these club events and all participating children must have a ticket.

How long is the event?

• 1hr

Can I bring my dog?

• We do not allow dogs on our events

Do I have to pay for parking?

• Car parking is payable at the machine by card or phone.

When do I need to pay?

• Full payment and your booking is taken by Eventbrite. There will be a booking fee.

Will I get my money back if I cancel?

• It depends on how long before the event that you cancel. Please see the refund terms and conditions.

Do I need to book?

• Yes, pre booking is essential

What should I wear?

• Activities involve going outside, please make sure your suitably dressed for all weathers (mosquitos and horseflies will be about in the summer). Remember to bring sun cream, hats and insect repellent. Due to the presence of fire please ensure long hair is tied back.

What happens if there is a weather warning?

• We may have to alter your outside activity if there is a weather warning in place, but we will do our utmost to carry on with mitigations in place or provide an indoor activity (if possible). If we cancel your event due to extreme weather, we will offer you an alternative date for the event or provide you with a refund.

Can I bring snacks and drinks?

• Yes, you can bring your own snacks and drink, however we don’t advise eating during the events as some activities require hand washing on return after the activity.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Our general customer privacy notice is available on our website here:

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/privacy

We can also supply a copy to you if you email or write to us at Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath lane, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0DY

We will only collect, use and store your personal information in accordance with data protection law. We need to collect personal information about you in this booking form (such as your name and contact details) so that we can arrange your event and contact you about it.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

How to make payment if required

Payment is taken on Eventbrite at the time of booking

Cancellation by you

You may cancel your booking via Eventbrite at any time. You will be entitled to a full refund (minus Eventbrite’s booking fees) up to 1 day before your activity.

Refunded tickets: Refunds will include the ticket price less the Eventbrite fees (which consist of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined).

Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Refunds for non-attendance by customers at events are not accepted

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Services provided

We will provide the event in accordance with the description.

Cancelled and postponed events by us

(a) We reserve the right to cancel your event at any time due to events beyond our control (such as bad weather or staff shortages). In the unlikely event that we cancel your booking, we will offer an alternative date or provide you with a full refund (unless the reason for the cancellation is due to your breach of these terms & conditions) refunds will be for the entire purchase – that includes the ticket price and the Eventbrite fees.

(b) We will not be liable to pay you any compensation (other than refund of amounts paid by you) as a result of cancellation under any circumstances.

Safety and behaviour

(a) You are responsible for the children’s behaviour and safety at all times during the event.

(b) You are responsible for ensuring that the adult to child ratios

are met. If you do not bring enough adult helpers, we reserve the right to stop the activity and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Ratios: We require the following adult to child ratios, 1 adult to 3 children (Under 5’s will need more supervision on some activities)

(c) If we reasonably believe that anyone’s safety is being compromised during the event, we may stop the activity. If this happens, we will not refund any of the cost of the activity to you (unless the safety issue has arisen due to something that we have done or failed to do).

Parking and closure of the park

(a) Your booking does not include car parking, you will need to pay and display.

(b) Our parking machines take card payment only, they do not take apple pay or payment via mobile phones.

(c) Please look on the web site for opening and closing times of the park.

Changes to your booking

(a) You may not transfer your booking to another person

Complaints

If you have a complaint about your booking or the services provided by us, please contact us in the first instance (contact details above). If we are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we have a complaints handling process which is available on our website at: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/councilcomplaints. We can also provide a copy of the policy on request.

Law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by English law, and you can bring legal proceedings in the English courts.

Host or Publisher Warwickshire Country Parks