Page 4 - Student Handbook Aldenham

PLANNING YOUR VISIT MONEY

The currency in the UK is Pounds Sterling (£) and cash
WHAT TO BRING comes in both coins and note form. You can exchange
foreign currency into UK currency at most Post Offices,
We recommend you bring the following items with you to supermarkets and travel agents that have a Bureau de
the UK: Change. Unfortunately, we cannot exchange or accept
foreign currency at our schools.
 A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE UK coins come in different shapes, sizes and colours.
 Towels (extra towels are a good idea if you will be vis- These are the coins currently in use in the UK:
iting the beach or have the use of a swimming pool)
 Toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste/
toothbrush, soap, washcloth, hairbrush)
 Flip flops for the shower and beach
 Warm clothing
 Waterproof jacket UK notes also come in different sizes and colours but
 Sports trainers (non-marking soles) they are all rectangular in shape. The bank notes are all
 Other comfortable shoes made from plastic. Please Note that all bank notes made
 Swimming cap and goggles (if at a centre with a swim- from paper will not be accepted by banks or retailers. in
ming pool) Scotland are different but you can use English and
 Stationery for your lessons (notepad, pens and pencils) Scottish notes anywhere in the UK.
 Water bottle
 Padlock for your suitcase
 Football boots, shin pads, football kit (Premier Football
Experience Programme only)

POCKET MONEY

You should give your money to the Centre Management
team when you arrive at the site. They will lock it in a safe
with your name and amount on the envelope. If you need
VALUABLES to take money on an excursion, you will be able to collect
it during designated times.
We recommend you leave any valuables at home, such as: We would recommend bringing up to £50 per week with
tablets, iPods and laptops. Please do not bring expensive you as pocket money during your stay in the UK, which
branded clothing. Churchill House take no responsi-bility for can be used during your free time on excursions and for
any loss or damage to valuables students bring to the the tuck shop at the school.
school. If students choose to bring their valuables, they
It is best to bring a mixture of notes and coins with you to
should have a safe place to store them (a padlock on their spend in the UK, however, it is not recommended to bring
suitcase) and keep them hidden out of sight. We also £50 notes with you as they are rarely used in shops and
recommend they have them insured against loss or damage. can be refused by shopkeepers if they do not have
enough change to give you if you are buying something
ELECTRICAL ITEMS with a £50 note.

It is advisable that you bring an adaptor for your electronic
belongings. Please ensure your travel adaptor has a UK Kite
mark or CE marking. Please do not bring an all in one adap- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
tor, hair straighteners or tongs.
When travelling to the UK, you will need a valid pass-
port and a valid visa depending on the country you are
travelling from. You can find out if you require a visa to
enter the UK using the website provided:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
All students travelling to the UK to attend a course at
Churchill House Summer Centres must have a complet-
ed parental consent form.