ABC of Working with Schools

The purpose of this guide is to address some of the barriers to schools using museums which were identified in research carried out in 2004 for the Education Programme Delivery Plan (EPDP). It is focused on resources for school age children (aged 5 - 16) but also highlights work with pre-school children, out of school activities and family learning.

We hope that this guide will:

  • offer support and guidance to museum staff and volunteers wishing to develop resources and programmes for schools
  • give an overview on what is happening in schools today and signpost the way to further information
  • encourage museums to contact and consult with teachers and advisers in their local area
  • encourage museums to make links with other museums in their area
  • encourage museums to seek help and advice from Museum Development Officers 
  • inspire museums to look at the potential of their collections to support a wide range of curriculum subjects
  • encourage museums throughout the South East to contribute examples of good practice in working with school age children
  • enable museums to empower teachers and pupils in order to gain maximum benefit from working with museums

This guide is continually evolving and we would welcome your feedback, comments and any examples of good practice from museums in the South East England, and links to resources nationally.

The menu to the left can be used to navigate through the sections of the guide. The menu to the right has a glossary of terms used, a list of the people involved in development and contact details if you encounter a problem with the site.

Downloads

Education Programme Delivery Plan Research (Word DOC 511Kb). Please note that this may take a few seconds to download depending on the speed of your connection to the internet.

Useful Websites

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Museums Libraries and Archives South East (MLA South East) for contact details.

MLA South East to find Museum Development Officers in the South East of England.

MLA South East to find details of museums in the South East of England.

 

 



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