Archive Explorers

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Archive Explorers

Tailor-made workshops on a range of local study or historical investigation topics, led by our expert archivists. Previous subjects have included the First World War, transport, crime & punishment. Sessions include a selection of original materials from the Somerset archives.

This session can be adapted for delivery to any age 4-14.

A maximum of 35 students can participate in each workshop.

Booking and Contact

To enquire about booking a workshop, please complete our booking enquiry form.

Name of School *

Your name *

Your email address *

Name of Workshop

Number of workshops

Year group or age of children

Number of children attending each workshop

Maximum 35 pupils per workshop

Number of adults supporting the children

We require the following ratios for visits to our Museums: 1:4 EYFS, 1:6 KS1, 1:8 KS2

Please tick to confirm your adult:pupil ratio meets our requirements *

Yes
N/A (in classroom session)

Preferred days/dates of session(s)

In a few words, how will this session support your learning back in the classroom?

For example: we will be launching a topic with this workshop.

Please provide any SEN, access or allergy information relating to your group

Please tick if you would like to extend your visit to the Museum of Somerset / Somerset Rural Life Museum with a self-guided trail

Yes

Tick if you are a Somerset School and would like to apply for a travel bursary of up to £200 for your visit to our Museums

Yes

Please provide information about your School’s situation and how it creates a need for a travel bursary, for example: high pupil premium numbers, rural isolation, high proportion of refugee children, transport or adaptation needs for SEND children, less than 100 pupils on roll, no PTFA support etc *

We recognise that every School is different and aim to prioritise our travel bursaries for Somerset Schools with significant, demonstrable need

Tel: 01823 347451
Email: learning@swheritage.org.uk

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Archive Explorers

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