Training
GEM Freelance Tea Talk: Developing Your Creative Practice Funding
OnlineCome along to this GEM Tea Talk to learn more about the Arts Council's Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) funding. GEM Director Rachel Tranter and independent learning consultant Robin Johnson will share tips for your DYCP application and will talk about the positive impact this funding can have on museum learning freelancers. DYCP funding is aimed […]
Running a play themed Takeover Day (Afternoon Cuppa Session)
OnlineJoin Kids in Museums for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session to inspire your own play themed Takeover Day. Kids in Museums Takeover Day is when museums, galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites invite young people to take over jobs normally done by adults for the day. This year Takeover Day is on […]
HOW TO: Understand your Community and Audiences
OnlineThis 45-minute session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) is led by London Historic `Buildings Trust (LHBT). If you are looking to deliver a heritage project for local people, it's important to have a thorough understanding of your community: who makes it up, what's important to them, and how your project could benefit them. In doing so […]
Creating Family Friendly Museums: Afternoon Cuppa Session (Wales)
OnlineJoin us for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session to help you think about low and no cost changes you could make to enhance your museum’s family provision using the Kids in Museums Manifesto. Our Manifesto is a set of simple guidelines for museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations created with children, young people […]
HOW TO: Deliver an Oral History Project
OnlineThis 45-minute lunchtime session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) will be a short introduction on how to use oral history in a wide range of heritage projects, and will be led by Laura Owen, Oral Historian on behalf of London Historic Buildings Trust. Laura will explore: -A short introduction to oral history: what it is and […]
HOW TO: Create a Compelling Case for Support
OnlineThis 45-minute session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) is led by Georgina Nayler, Chair of Trustees of London Historic Buildings Trust, and former Director of the Pilgrim Trust. Articulating your project’s aims, impact and scope is a critical part in securing any type of funding or support. Before you begin your fundraising journey, you should look […]
Welcoming Autistic Families
OnlineMaking museum spaces accessible for autistic families is incredibly important, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether you want a refresher or you’re starting from scratch, this virtual training session will explore the many simple and practical changes you can make to create a more accessible environment at your museum or […]
HOW TO: Procure Professional Services
OnlineThis 45-minute session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) is led by Rosie Fraser, Vice Chair of London Historic Buildings Trust, and CEO of Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square. Professional services are inevitably required in any type of heritage project. It's important to that you get your procurement right or you can risk appointing inappropriate […]
Developing inclusive activities for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
OnlineDo you want to create inclusive activities for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), but don’t know where to start? About this training In the UK, 11% of […]
Developing inclusive activities for families with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
OnlineApproximately one in five learners in Wales have Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Adding non-disabled siblings to that number will increase this potential audience significantly and just knowing this is a […]