"Most engaging and in-depth course I’ve been on for a long time. Really encouraged me to think how I can embed learning in the organisation infrastructure." (Course Participant 2016) Of benefit to individuals and organisations looking to update their understanding of child protection legislation and best practice, this course provides a full update on current […]
Professional Development Day An inspiring day for music educators led by the National Youth Folk Ensemble artistic team to share approaches to running youth folk ensembles, reflect on folk music learning methods, and celebrate good practice in youth folk music. Registration and Networking 10:00 - 10:30 Workshops 10:30 - 17:00 Presented by the English Folk […]
This event will be relevant to anyone in the archives or heritage sector interested in exploring innovative ways to engage with school groups or less formal groups of young learners. This event will explore the benefits digital tools can have on school outreach activities, share case studies from the sector and offer ‘hands on’ taster workshops. […]
This two day short course (11th-12th July) will explore how public engagement can be strategically embedded in humanities research careers. The course will cover key areas such as working with the media, navigating ‘Impact’ and the REF, and looking at how engagement can be done through research. Participants will attend plenaries and talks by leading […]
A day of discovery and discussion for cultural professionals, examining the role of digital in supporting learning and engagement activities. After an overview there are hands on sessions presented by […]
Evaluation can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but taking the time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your work with young people is the best way to […]
The future of Social History collections is an often debated topic. Following recent headlines regarding representation within museums, contemporary collecting and rationalisation, have our attitudes to these collections changed? Are we working with objects differently? Join us for an exciting two day programme of talks, workshops, tours and networking, and gain new perspectives on how […]
"This session really helped with thinking about our development as a provider, where we can improve on communication with schools and making our sessions fit the curriculum” Course attendee, London […]