Key Cultural Providers within Bristol 2020 - 2021 Cultural Providers Name and Contact Details Focus Aerospace Bristol Aerospace Bristol is a brand new school visit destination that tells a fascinating story of more than a century of remarkable aviation history; from the earliest days of powered flight through to the cutting-edge technology of the modern day, and looking ahead to the future of aerospace engineering. Working closely with partners in the aerospace industry, we have developed an inspiring and practical learning programme for schools which Amy Seadon will allow young people to explore our amazing Learning and Community local history, develop STEM skills, and discover the Engagement Manager possibilities of a career in engineering. 0117 3018208 Aerospace Bristol offers engaging hands-on [email protected] learning that meets curriculum objectives for www.aerospacebristol.org school groups of all ages and abilities. Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust Arnos Vale is the first Great Cemetery in the South West. Its history is closely linked to the development of the City of Bristol and surrounding Janine Marriott areas. Schools can use the site for learning for all Public Engagement Manager Key Stages via a range of subjects: including the [email protected] History of Medicine, the Historic Makers of Bristol, 0117 9719177 ext 212 WWI and WW2 using first hand resources, RE, www.arnosvale.org.uk Symbolism and Sculpture and History skills. Bristol Cathedral Bristol Cathedral offers fun and engaging visits for schools. Our flexible tours, trails and workshops can Frances Taylor be adapted to suit all ages and cover a range of Education Officer subjects, including: 0117 946 8175 Medieval Monks & Monasteries; Slavery Trade; [email protected] Religion & Art; Places of Worship; Easter and Fiona Dorman Christmas; WW1 Workshops; Q & A with the clergy; Education Support Officer GCSE & 6th form conferences; and Year 6 transition [email protected] days www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk 2 NQT Welcome Event Cultural Providers Name and Contact Details Focus Bristol Culture & Creative Industries Bristol Museums Learning Team are taking their (Museums) teacher CPD programme online. If you would like to improve your curriculum subject knowledge, Jane Hack make learning more local and relevant for pupils Senior Officer, Formal Learning or want to discover different ways to engage your www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/learning learners, then get in touch. Bristol Ferry Boats A trip around Bristol Harbour tells the story of Bristol’s history. On our customised boat tours, learners engage with locations linked to its foundation as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, then a medieval town, a flourishing port, slave trading city, Brunel’s legacies, the scars of bombing in WWII, to its decline and regeneration. Specialised tours support curriculum enquiries at all key stages and include learning resources for use in the classroom before and after the trip. Our boats operate year- Carrie Hitchcock round, are covered and heated and are equipped 0117 9272416 with toilets and wheelchair access, however in the [email protected] coming months services will be limited due to the www.bristolferry.com/Educational pandemic, so check our website for details. Bristol Old Vic Engagement Bristol Old Vic’s Engagement Team uses the transformative power of theatre to create participatory opportunities for young people and the disenfranchised in Bristol and across the South West. Working in partnership with communities, schools and other organisations, our team aims Hattie De Santis to effect change in the lives of our participants Engagement Producer by improving confidence, raising aspirations, 0117 3178670 developing communication and self-expression [email protected] skills, broadening team skills, encouraging reflective www.bristololdvic.org.uk thought and developing creativity. 3 Cultural Providers Name and Contact Details Focus Underfall Yard Located at the heart of Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour, Underfall Yard is a fascinating working boatyard and heritage site. The Yard offers a comprehensive primary and secondary education programme that incorporates subjects including Maths, Science, Geography, Art and History. Perhaps the best bit about the Yard is that it is not a museum! Instead, it is a thriving boatyard where boats are built and repaired, and vital harbour management operations are carried out. As a working place (that is of course fully risk assessed), the site is a bit gritty, just the way our visitors like it! Visits range in duration from one-hour to a full day and can involve a ferry trip or a visit to partner Andrew Blayney organisations such as the Clifton Suspension Heritage, Learning and Volunteer Bridge. Organisers are invited to choose from a Manager menu of activities from history-focused guided 0117 929 3250 tours to taught workshops on tides, hydraulics [email protected] and steam power to create fun and educationally www.underfallyard.co.uk valuable visits. Historic England Engaging children with their local heritage. Michael Gorely Planning and delivering local history projects. Free 07780 955 421 CPD for teachers in delivering local history [email protected] SS Great Britain Brunel’s SS Great Britain is an ideal location for a day out of the classroom. The historic ship, Being Brunel museum, Dockyard and Dry Dock (where you can go ‘under the sea’) capture the imagination with lots to see, hear, touch and even smell! We offer a range of cross-curricular activities to inspire children including interactive workshops, Wendy Smith guided tours and self-guided trails. The site is Education Co-ordinator accessible for all and provides opportunities to 0117 926 0680 discover the history of the ship, her passengers and www.ssgreatbritain.org the life of Brunel. 4 NQT Welcome Event Cultural Providers Name and Contact Details Focus STEM Learning The National STEM Learning Network is the largest provider of STEM education and careers support to schools, colleges and other groups working with young people across hte UK. It is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers subject-specific , high impact professional development and resources, so teachers can teach effectively and inspire the young people with whom they work. Also, through the STEM Ambassadors programme, it enables schools, colleges, teachers and others to access free support from over 30,000 volunteers, Stuart Ball particularly employers with Science, Technology, STEM Learning Regional Network Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, Lead in order to help enrich the curricuum and raise 07748164877 young people’s awareness of the breadth and [email protected] depth of opportunities to which STEM study can www.stem.org.uk lead. Churches Conservation Trust Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. Our churches are wonderful places to deliver the curriculum, creatively inspire students and discover something new. Bring the curriculum alive with our free online learning resources. Contact our Learning Team who can offer a range of workshops or tailor bespoke activities to your needs and deliver them in your local CCT church or as outreach. We can also provide teachers with everything they need for self-led, informal visits, our churches are free to enter and open to all. In Bristol we care for: St John on the Wall, one Marie Sellars of the oldest buildings in Bristol, St Thomas the Heritage Learning Officer Martyr Church, with a Georgian interior and 0117 9291766 Medieval tower close to Bristol Bridge and St [email protected] Paul’s Church, which is run in partnership with www.visitchurches.org.uk/learning Circomedia. 5 Cultural Providers Name and Contact Details Focus The George Müller Museum The George Müller Museum offers schools a lively programme of free workshops based on the life and work of George Müller, a key figure in Bristol’s history. Pupils explore how this pioneering Christian activist of the Victorian era housed and educated 10,000 orphans during his lifetime without ever fund-raising. Workshops cover both RE and/or History themes. Located within one of the original Liz Ogborne Müller Orphan Homes in Ashley Down, our brand Museum Coordinator new museum offers interactive exhibits, a broad 0117 924 5001 collection of original artefacts, and an education [email protected] space for workshops. Bespoke visits available for all www.mullers.org Key Stages and Post-16. The New Room/John Wesley’s The New Room (John Wesley’s Chapel) offers Chapel schools the chance to discover the story of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. Discover why he built his first chapel in Bristol and what happened when he spoke out against the transatlantic slave trade. There is an interactive Mandy Briggs 12-room museum above the chapel, plus a new Education Officer education room with space for workshops, talks 0117 926 4740 and lunch stops. Tailored visits available for Key [email protected] Stages 1, 2 and 3. Work experience placements can www.newroombristol.org.uk also be arranged. WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre At Slimbridge Wetland Centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy - unless you want to! Get up close to rare and exotic birds, mammals and the largest collection of amphibians in the UK, set in the tranquil surroundings of our nature reserve. We welcome school groups of all sizes, all year round. Whether you are looking for a hands-on exploratory investigation into wetland life and habitats, or wanting to understand the survival and conservation of wetland species, we offer a unique Sue Belej combination of guided and self-guided learning Learning Manager sessions suited to a wide range of ages and 01453 891 116/7 abilities. Come and join us now for your outdoor [email protected] learning adventures and take advantage of our www.wwt.org.uk great value package for schools.