Resources
These practical resources are designed for use by museum and heritage education practitioners working with a wide range of audiences.
ALES
The Archives for Learning and Education Section is the section of the Archives and Records Association that covers learning activities in archives.
Glasgow Women’s Library Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan details how EDI shapes the work at Glasgow Women’s Library looking at the period 2016 to 2019.
Engaging Young People in Heritage
A youth-led research approach which means that young people are supported to conduct research in line with the essential features of youth work.
State of Museum Access 2018
The State of Museum Access 2018 comprises guidance to help museums create or review the information that they provide online for visitors with disabilities.
Special Schools and Museum Toolkit
This toolkit provides museums with practical support to create inclusive and accessible experiences for people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Heritage and Society
This document provides the body of evidence demonstrating the importance of heritage to society.
My Primary School is at the Museum
This blog explores the project to test the benefits of co-locating primary and nursery school classes for extended periods of time within a museum.
The Conditions for Creative Communities
The Conditions for Creative Communities is an overview of factors to consider when embarking on creative collaboration in your community.
Working with Freelancers (SHARE guide)
This guide has been written to support museums in finding, appointing, briefing and working with freelancers and consultants, to help them to get the best out of the relationship.
Museum Freelance Network
A volunteer-run network set up to support and champion freelancers and consultants working with museums, galleries, archives, libraries, and heritage sites.