Learning with the Arts and Museums Service

Belgrave Hall Museum and Gardens provides a backdrop for KS1 and KS2 Victorian Active Learning Sessions. The Victorian Life session provides a wide range of hands-on activities, including wash day and object handling. The Miss Charlotte Ellis session also provides a glimpse into the life of a wealthy Victorian family. The Victorian Christmas session explores traditional celebrations. The beautiful historical gardens are ideal for teacher led activities.

Our Active Learning Sessions cover exciting arts projects to bring the curriculum to life and covering Textiles, Sculpture and 3D-construction, general arts and ceramics. Fosse also offer practical arts and crafts training for Teachers and Classroom Assistants. All of this is led by professional, qualified and experienced artists to help enhance and support your school's creative curriculum.

For more information please visit Fosse Arts for Schools.

Study Key Stage 2  Romans and Anglo-Saxons at Jewry Wall Museum. Examine Roman floor mosaics, fresco walls, the remains of an Anglo Saxon skeleton or explore the ruins of the Roman Public Baths.

Newarke Houses Museum is perfect for self- directed visits and offers Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Active Learning Sessions on Toys and Games and World War Two. For Key Stage 3 and 4 an Active Learning Session is offered which explores the First World War, utilising the the museum's replica trench. An activity pack is also available for Key Stage 3 and 4 teachers who wish to bring a secondary group for a self- led visit to the World War One galleries. The historical walled garden is wonderful for a picnic during the summer months.

New Walk Museum has a magnificent collection of artefacts and displays. Self – directed visits are suitable for school aged children, adult learning and higher education groups. Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 workshops are offered on Egyptology, Art and Dinosaurs.

The atmospheric Guildhall hosts a Key Stage 2 Tudor Active Learning Session. Step back in time and investigate crime and punishment during Tudor times through re-enactment and drama activities. Key Stage 3 history groups can enjoy an Active Learning Session which investigates medieval lives and beliefs.

At Key Stage 2 the Beaming with Health Active Learning Session explores disease and sanitation during Victorian times. Key Stage 1 pupils can enjoy a session about 1950s Seaside which investigates holidays of the era. This is also an ideal venue for teacher-led visits to explore the Victorian pumping station.

We have a range of free teaching and learning resources online for both teachers and pupils, to find out more please visit www.learnwithmuseums.org.uk