SCHOOL TRIPS EVENTS
Dorman Museum, Teesside Wednesday, May 13
Opened in 1904, primarily for natural sciences, the modern museum has eight themed galleries including Learning and Teaching 2009
H2O (a hands-on display about water), Earth in Space, and one showing samples of how the museum used This conference, hosted by the University of Northampton, is designed to provide a forum in which effective,
to be. Collections include geology, archaeology, pottery, costume, and social history. There are education evidence-informed practice can be shared and debated. This will be the second annual Learning and
officers on staff and resources for schools including loan boxes. Teaching event, and the theme for 2009 is “transitions”.
Subject potential: Science, history, geography, art, environmental education, maths, English Venue: The University of Northampton
Contact: 01642 358114 (Gill Moore), 01642 358108 (Susan Sedgwick), and www.dormanmuseum.co.uk Contact: www2.northampton.ac.uk/learningteaching/conference09

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland Tuesday, May 19
This 820-acre park with its quirky mid-Georgian house overlooks Strangford Lough in County Down. The Futurelab Research Discussion Day
house’s interior does not match its external features stylistically so there’s plenty here relating to art history. This event is organised by Futurelab, the not-for-profit organisation that encourages innovative use of
There is a Victorian Past Times Centre and a wildlife centre on the Lough, as well as some good healthy technology. The conference aims to offer a mix of current research findings as well as the latest thinking
walking opportunities on 14 miles of way-marked paths in the park. There is an on-site education centre from the wider worlds of education and industry.
and regional National Trust staff will help you plan and run your visit. Venue: The British Academy, London
Subject potential: History, art history, science, PE, geography, maths, English, environmental education Contact: www.futurelab.org.uk/events
Contact: 028 4488 1204 (Castle Ward), 0208 9751 0721 (National Trust local office), and
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-castleward Thursday, May 21
The e-Learning Foundation Home Access Conference
Sandwich, Kent: a walk The £300 million Home Access Programme, announced by the prime minister in September 2008, aims
A very well preserved medieval town, Sandwich, which is on the River Stour, is one of the original cinque to help over half a million families gain access to a computer and the internet at home. This conference is
ports. There are two ways of exploring it on foot. Either walk the perimeter via the walls taking in the designed to help schools understand how they can support this programme.
Bulwark, Mill Wall, Rope Walk and the Butts, or follow the well marked town trail from the Guildhall. Venue: The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
Highlights include the Barbican, the Fisher Gate, the Old Custom House, the Dutch house, the Quayside, Contact: www.e-lf.co.uk/spring-09/
and colourfully named alleyways, pathways and streets. There are four nature reserves nearby.
Subject potential: History, geography, engineering, art, English, science, environmental education, leisure Friday, May 22
and tourism, PE Communication: The Key to Success
Contact: 01304 613565 (tourist information) and www.sandwich-town.our-place.co.uk This conference is aimed at all teachers and support staff who work with youngsters with autism or
Asperger’s syndrome, and is designed to discuss and address the barriers within education, employment,
Brighton Buddhist Centre and social situations for these young people. It is a joint venture between the independent Pontville School
This centre was founded in 1974 and is directed by members of the Western Buddhist Order which and Edge Hill University.
Sangharakshita started in 1967. It is committed to community work and very welcoming, particularly to Venue: Edge Hill University, Ormskirk
school groups. The education team will tailor your visit to your needs but it will probably include the services Contact: keytosuccess@edgehill.ac.uk
of an experienced Buddhist guide who will introduce the centre and its activities and lead a discussion about
the Buddha’s life and teachings. Optional guided listening activities are available and these are careful to Tuesday, June 9
respect other faiths. Clear Vision is a Buddhist education charity (www.clear-vision.org) whose videos are Using IT to Campaign for Change
available to borrow, along with other resources, at the Brighton centre. This year, the annual conference of the Professional Association for Citizenship Teaching will look at the
Subject potential: Religious studies, art, English, citizenship, PSHE innovative use of IT in the classroom. The conference is being shaped by attendees, with all delegates and
Contact: 01273 772090 and www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk Association members being asked to put forward their opinions on what they would like to see covered.
Venue: The British Library, London
Wallace Collection, London Contact: www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk
This glittering, eclectic collection includes works by Titian, Rembrandt, Hals, Valasquez and Boucher plus
furniture, porcelain, armour and many other things. It was collected by the first four Marquesses of Hertford Monday, June 29
and the son of the 4th Marquess, Sir Richard Wallace, whose widow bequeathed it to the nation in 1897. Leading World Learning 2009
The building was the main London town house of the former owners. The education department offers a This is the fourth national conference for teachers, practitioners and national experts in primary, secondary
varied free programme of half and whole-day sessions for key stage 3 on art and design, history, design and tertiary education, designed to share, update and shape best practice in delivering language learning
technology, and English topics. and the international dimension across the curriculum.
Subject potential: Art, art history, history, design and technology, maths, engineering Venue: Hove Park School, Brighton
Contact: 020 7563 9500 and www.wallacecollection.org Contact: anita.bungaroo@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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