On Thursday 10 July, GEM (the Group for Education in Museums) are running a seminar and networking reception to share learning around how to host residential visits at heritage sites.
The main aim of this joint Learning Away/GEM seminar is to encourage more heritage sites to consider hosting residential visits; opening up the potential of these special places to engage and inspire young people to aim higher and enhance their learning.
Immediately following the seminar there will be a networking reception which will provide an opportunity to network with others interested in residential learning opportunities, and discuss proposals for GEM’s new professional development framework and membership structure.
Aimed at education and learning professionals and managers involved in planning and delivering learning programmes for heritage organisations, participants will leave with:
- A better understanding of the Learning Away programme and the 2013 Hampton Court Palace residential
- An insight into the opportunities and benefits of residential visits (for young people, teachers, schools, and heritage providers)
- Some practical advice on how to plan and deliver successful high quality residentials in partnership with schools
- Thoughts of how and why heritage sites might consider hosting residential visits in the future
The seminar fee is £45 for GEM members (£65 for non-members) which includes refreshments during the afternoon, and attendance at the networking reception (including wine, juice, water and nibbles). Delegates may join GEM at a reduced rate and take advantage of the member fee for this seminar.
The combined seminar and reception will run 14:00-20:00 on 10 July 2014, at the Paul Hamlyn Foundation London office (map here).
Visit the GEM website for more information and a booking form.