Resources
These practical resources are designed for use by museum and heritage education practitioners working with a wide range of audiences.
Building a Learning Legacy – advice notes
The aim of the Building and Learning Legacy (BaLL) project was to provide practical support to museums and galleries throughout Wales by developing high quality learning and access programmes, in particular for smaller, less well resourced organisations and those without dedicated learning and access staff.
Museum of London’s Early Years toolkit
This Early Years toolkit is a digital resource full of great ideas and inspiration for those working with under 5s in the museum and heritage sector.
Safeguarding for Museums: DBS Checks – Who needs one?
This short guide poses the question, who should have a DBS check? Or rather, who can have one?
Learning Away
The Learning Away website is packed with resources, case studies and advocacy materials to support the provision and uptake of "brilliant residentials" – high-quality residential experiences for children and young people in a range of settings, including museums and other cultural venues.
Hurdles to the participation of children, families and young people in museums
This literature review from Kids in Museums identifies and explores the complex mix of hurdles, or barriers, to participation in museums and galleries by children, young people and their families. It also makes a set of recommended actions to begin tackling these issues.
Circuit – connecting young people and galleries to spark change
Circuit was a national four year (2013-17) programme led by Tate. In the project’s own words "Circuit set out to create better access to the arts for 15-25 year olds. It was built on Tate’s long-term work with young people, and aimed to reach those who might not usually connect with galleries."
Tincture of Museum
This blog by an award-winning museum volunteer covers all things museum but has a strong focus on making museums more accessible for children with autism.
Museums for Health and Wellbeing Report
This report from the National Alliance for Museums, Health & Wellbeing outlines the variety of activities and projects being delivered by museums, and the impact they are having on audiences and staff.
Arts 4 Dementia
Check out this website for useful resources and guidance on how to work with people living with dementia and how to create dementia friendly activities and venues.
Sounding Out Your Heritage Best Practice Toolkit
A Best Practice Toolkit for care professionals, heritage educators and independent learners.