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My only reservation, as the parent of a disabled child, is that I have never been to a young children's/family museum activity which my daughter can access, due to them always being on the floor. My daughter is a wheelchair user. Also, if the parent/grandparent/carer is disabled, they can't access the activity or support the child either. So floor-based activities do exclude many families with disabilities. Floor based activities are okay, but there are access issues which have to be thought through. Warmest Dea Birkett From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen Horler Sent: 05 August 2015 15:54 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Floor Based Activities Hi Amanda, Miranda's advice is spot on. If you are looking for more examples I would say that from both professional and personal experience that 'Curiosity' is a huge hit at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and is aimed at under sevens. From observation I would say under 5s use it most. Jane Hack from BMAG might want to comment on this! I don't know what kind of budget it was but it is particularly safe as the children are able to enjoy a space dedicated to them that is zoned off and has a tiny gate! You might find this blog inspiring from a user's perspective: http://bristolmum.com/2013/08/20/curiosity-mini-museum-for-young-children-at -bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/ Apologies for the delay, I have been away. Hope this helps, Helen Helen Horler Lead Consultant Culture Force Consultancy W: www.cultureforce.co.uk M: 07968 825624 E: [log in to unmask] Twitter: @Culture_Force Skype: helen.horler1 On 17 Jul 2015, at 13:04, Amanda Phillipson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Hello All, Has anyone got - or had in the past - floor based activities for very young children are in an unsupervised gallery area. I am after some concrete evidence that this works and is not a H&S issue in order to fight the tide of opposition I am facing currently. I know I can rely on you! Amanda Amanda Phillipson Team Leader Learning & Activities Hat Works 0161 474 2487 Could you or someone you know foster? Stockport Council needs people who can inspire, mentor and support young people. Enquire today at <http://www.stockport.gov.uk/foster> www.stockport.gov.uk/foster Confidentiality:- This email, its contents and any attachments are intended only for the above named. As the email may contain confidential or legally privileged information, if you are not, or suspect that you are not, the above named or the person responsible for delivery of the message to the above named, please delete or destroy the email and any attachments immediately and inform the sender of the error. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at <https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4392/10383 - Release Date: 08/06/15 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +