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 engage effectively with schools. Delegates will look at what teachers want and what schools need, thinking about what their setting can offer to support schools […]
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 Holburne probably the most affecting thing for me has been to see the profound impact the museum can have on individual lives. The delicate balance […]
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 […]
An interactive day of exploring the worlds of AR and VR in the creative sector
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well, Coventry, United KingdomCoventry University's Institute of Coding and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum are working together to support the creative sector in navigating the complex world of Augmented and Virtual Reality. This interactive day is designed for the sector to help shape future digital training to offer the support that is actually required. You will also have the opportunity to […]
Family Arts Campaign Webinar: Early Starters
Online , United KingdomJoin the Family Arts Campaign and early years experts TOIH for an exclusive how-to session on creating accessible, creative experiences for very young children and their families. Liz Clark, Artistic Director of TOIH will discuss the value of arts in early years creative, how you can reach families, how to cater for diverse audience needs, […]
The Future of Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap and Empowering Young People to Fulfill their Potential
Venues across Central London , United KingdomThis symposiumfrom the Public Policy Exchange website offers a range of stakeholders including local authorities, training providers, employers and further education providers with a unique opportunity to reflect on major reforms to apprenticeships in England and co-develop strategies to provide a diverse range of high-quality training opportunities. Stakeholders will also explore methods to raise the […]