Following on from our symposia, MGS offers themed learning opportunities to our delegates, and the wider heritage sector, to complement the theme of the symposium and embed the learning. This session is designed to follow-on from our June learning symposium, Bright Sparks: Shining A Light On Museum Learning. During this session, through practical examples, we’ll work […]
"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 The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom are pleased to announce the release of more dates for their most popular course: ‘Meeting the needs of […]
This new course has been designed for individuals and organisations looking to update their understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice, specifically when working with adults at risk in the […]
If your users struggle to find things in your collections database, our 2019 conference is for you: Keywords – finding the right words to find the right records. Exploring the […]
What to expect from the conference We will: Explore what the future of sensory practice and interventions could be like. How can we use the buildings and architecture as well as collections to aid this practice? Stretch our thinking on collaboration to diversify work practices. Are we able to contribute to social mobility and employability […]
This one-day course provides an introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation. It aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process, be it for the purposes of team building, consultation, idea-generation or training. Throughout the day, we will be using a number of different interactive exercises […]
Considering a career in galleries and museums? New to the heritage sector and looking to expand your range of skills and experience? Drawing on the expertise of staff from across the V&A, this comprehensive course offers a combination of taught sessions and behind the scenes access. Using V&A case studies, you will gain an insight […]
Gain the tools to support the next generation of creative practitioners and leaders. Effective mentors can offer unbiased, vital formal and informal support to young people to nurture growth and raise aspirations. This course outlines the role of the mentor, and the necessary skills to build productive mentee-mentor relationships. Learn how to guide young people […]
The V&A runs a varied and diverse community programme which addresses barriers to engagement through innovative and diverse programming. This one-day course will look at the ways in which museums […]
The 2 day course explores the presentation skills to interact with larger audiences in creative, participatory, enjoyable and exciting ways. This creates exciting memorable, interactive guest experiences and increases access to messaging, information and products; extending dwell time, enhancing experiences and marketing your events and services both on-site and at outside promotional events. These techniques […]
This introductory workshop will help you use your creativity skills to start your own business or get into employment. About this Event This workshop is for you, if you want to: Use your creativity to improve your chances in life Look for new employment opportunities Are interested in starting your own business Improve your communication […]
Delivered by experienced and passionate teachers, CLOtC's expert staff and partners, these CPD events will allow delegates to: explore how to use learning outside the classroom to build character, develop […]
With a growing market for events, courses and things to do, museums are competing to engage and diversify adult audiences in new and exciting ways. This one-day course will explore […]