Creating an autism inclusive setting
This workshop will raise awareness of how autism may present itself in children and young people. You will explore how autism can affect the sensory experiences of learning and living in different environments. You will learn how autism can affect a child or young person’s experience of your setting, and how you can make reasonable […]
Are the Humanities for Us?
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, United KingdomThis free public discussion will address underlying issues around black, Asian and minority ethnic diversity in both academia and the creative industries. 'Are the Humanities for Us?' will explore the barriers people from minority ethnic backgrounds may encounter, and why they may be discouraged from setting off down a pathway that leads them becoming writers, […]
Family learning on the HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast The Queen's Walk, London, United KingdomGEM London: Breakfast training event Earlier this year, IWM launched Family Mission: D-Day edition at two of their sites, HMS Belfast and IWM Duxford. The activity was launched to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, but with the conflict disappearing from living memory and no longer on the Primary curriculum, engaging families […]
Coping with Christmas: making the festive period more inclusive for children and young people with autism
This half-day training is aimed at parents, carers and practitioners of children and young people with autism. It will help you navigate children and young people with autism through the excitement, chaos and transitions of the festive period. You will explore a range of practical strategies that will help you support those who may struggle […]
Practical support to connect with schools
We The Curious One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom"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 […]
Introduction to Garden History in 6 weeks
Westonbirt Arboretum Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, United KingdomA six-week course introducing the history of gardens, held every Saturday morning from 2nd November 2019 to 7th December 2019. Presented by Dr Audrey Gerber. Audrey has expertise in heritage conservation, understanding the features that make historic gardens significant, and how this resonates with us today. Audrey's approach to teaching garden history is to generate […]
Clore Leadership Intensive Course
Slaley Hall Hexham, Northumberland, United KingdomLeadership Intensive (formerly known as the Short Course) is a two-week residential course providing essential professional and personal development for cultural leaders today. The course content is grounded in experiential […]
National Programmes Conference
British Museum London, United KingdomThe conference will explore equality and diversity in museum practice across the UK – highlighting issues of representation, authority and power with particular focus on disability, class, gender, race and sexuality. We are delighted that our Keynote speaker to start the day will be Bonnie Greer. Playwright, novelist, critic, broadcaster and former British Museum Trustee, […]
Unlocking Culture: an entitlement for children and young people
Domain Northumbria University, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomThe Engage Conference 2019 will examine the benefits and challenges of young people’s access to the arts, exploring best practice, partnerships and policies from the sector. The arts and culture […]
Reap the Rewards: Benefiting from Rural Networks – East Anglia
Museum of East Anglian Life Crowe St, Stowmarket, United KingdomIf you are a non-specialist working with, or looking after, rural and agricultural collections in any role, the RMN (Specialist Subject Network) has created a practical knowledge-development seminar specifically for […]