Susan Raikes
Education Officer
South Shields Museum / Arbeia Roman Fort
Dear Susan,
Missed this on Friday, day off as I am working this weekend, the joy of
museum work. We run a very successful mini museum kits which contains a
facilitators / teachers book and various pieces of equipment that will
enable children and young people to set up and care for their museum.
The inset day we had was funded by the area education business
partnership, which enabled 50+ teachers to attend the launch, and after
a year the first working appraisal has been positive, and the numbers of
users beyond our expectations. For example a whole school undertook a
mini museum project as part of their move to a new building and new
area. Community Education also use the kit for basic skills / adults
with learning difficulties. We also run a complimentary museum based
workshop where opportunities are available to explore the museum using
the knowledge, experience and ideas that their own museum has generated.
Yours
Peter Jones
Interpretation & Liaison Officer
St. Edmundsbury Museums Service
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