War and Peace: Researching how sensitive issues are approached in museum learning
Peace Museum 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, Yorkshire, United KingdomPresented by Shannen Johnson, Learning and Engagement Officer, The Peace Museum and Emily Elsworth, Education Assistant, Royal Armouries. This event is aimed at museum learning professionals and teachers, with a […]
Evaluation Made Easy
Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON, Chelsea, United KingdomEffective evaluation breeds powerful and exciting projects. This training day will support you to build your, and your colleagues’, skills in evaluation so that you can begin evaluating your projects […]
Interpretive Writing
National Brewery Centre Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United KingdomThe aim of this workshop is to develop your interpretive writing skills to help engage and connect with your audiences through exhibitions, panels, leaflets and other written media. Who is […]
Measuring Impact: Evaluating projects with, for and by young people
Yorkshire Dance 3 Saint Peter's Buildings, Saint Peter's Square, Leeds, United KingdomEvaluation 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 […]
Meeting the needs of teachers and schools
Canal & River Trust Fearns Wharf, Neptune Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is delivering a day of practical training for providers who offer educational programmes and learning experiences. This workshop aims to support providers to […]
Why Museums Matter for Mental Health
Holburne Museum Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom‘Increasingly museums are an essential part of the social health infrastructure as well as the cultural and we are very much an active part of that development. Since joining the […]
GEM Essentials of Leadership 2019
Leeds Discovery Centre Carlisle Road, Leeds, United KingdomEssentials of Leadership provides the opportunity to develop your understanding and application of good practice. It will help you make best use of your personal qualities, skills and attributes. Through the course you will be supported to develop a leadership style and practice which is authentic to you, is adaptable and always growing and developing. […]
Child Protection & Safeguarding in the Museum and Heritage Sector
Windsor Castle Windsor, London, United KingdomAs we strive to give children and young people more creative opportunities to engage with the stories and objects that tell our history, it is crucial to remain up to date with legislation surrounding child protection and duty of care. Designed for individuals and organisations in the museum and heritage sector, this course provides a […]
GEM Foundation Course: Museum Learning, Spring 2019 (Manchester)
The course will provide you with opportunities to develop, practise and demonstrate the basic skills and knowledge needed to be a heritage educator. Six days of formal training, site visits and activities will guide you towards completing a work-based assignment that will benefit not only you but your organisation too. You’ll be supported by an […]
Young People and Wellbeing
CAN Mezzanine 32-36 Loman St, London, United KingdomAre you interested in exploring ways that your organisation can support young people’s wellbeing? On this training day, you will gain an insight into the factors affecting young people’s wellbeing and how museums and cultural institutions can help. We will hear from mental health practitioners, young people who have taken part in wellbeing programmes and […]
Marketing Projects for Young People in the Arts and Cultural Sector
Yorkshire Dance 3 Saint Peter's Buildings, Saint Peter's Square, Leeds, United KingdomThis practical and informative training session is designed to give you the confidence, skills and knowledge to effectively market your creative projects and programmes for young people. You will gain practical examples and structures for planning your marketing, including drawing up an action plan, collating resources, design and print, using social media and managing public […]