Pastoral Care

The care of the younger participants on the course is very well catered for, under the guidance of Liz Dewhurst, the summer school  ‘Youth co-ordinator’. Liz will be on hand to help all under 18’s settle in and make friends . A team of house parents (including the Artistic Director Murray McLachlan and his family) who are CRB cleared and have first aid training all help to make the week run smoothly. There is a bedtime 'signing-in' procedure and bedtimes are suggested to the different age ranges.

The school benefits from 24 hour security guards ensuring that everyone is safe and secure. Under 14's are not allowed out unless accompanied by an adult and 15 - 17 year olds  must go out in pairs.

The school benefits from an onsite swimming pool. It is open for at least three hours each day, allowing participants the opportunity for some non-musical recreation. A trained lifeguard is always on duty.

 
There are always many younger participants and in the words of one rather shy teenager  – ‘I’m so glad I plucked up courage to come – I just can’t believe how incredibly friendly everyone is. Please make sure everyone knows that you will be made very welcome. See you next year!’