Explore, Discover, Be Inspired

22nd Oct 2015

Thursday 22nd October 2015 and Tuesday 13th October
1.00pm until 4.00pm
Bessie Surtees House, 41 – 44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF

These practical sessions will give you the chance to explore the history of the region using maps and aerial photographs from our archives. We will show you how to trace changes in the historic landscape and give you a step by step guide on how to carry out a local history study using census data, trade directories and free websites. You’ll be able to research a street near your school and find out who lived there and what life was like. It’s easy once you know how!

We will give you the tools to enable you to carry out enquiry based learning activities based around a local heritage site, and showcase many of the school resources we have developed that are specific to our region and tailored to the new History Curriculum.

The training will include a free tour of the new exhibition “I Love This Place: North East England yesterday, today and tomorrow” at Bessie Surtees House, to help you rediscover the landmarks in our region. You’ll be able to see what has changed and what has stayed the same.

Teachers and heritage educators will receive a teaching pack at the end of the day which contains a set of maps and photos, a How To guide, access to 100s of free resources from our members only website, a downloadable local time line and a set of goodies for the classroom.

What teachers have said about this training
“Without a shadow of a doubt some of the best and most practical CPD I've ever been on. Thank you so much for organising it.”

“I came back to school and was eager to enthusiastically share what I had learnt that day with our history co-ordinator so all in all it was a very effective, informative and worthwhile CPD day for me. The opportunity and advice given was greatly appreciated.”

“I just wanted to say that I thought yesterday's CPD was brilliant - that rare combination of being both interesting and useful - thanks to all involved in making it happen.”

If you would like to attend, please email Victoria.Angel@HistoricEngland.org.uk

More information on Heritage England and Heritage School click here
 

Other Workshops are currently free for selected schools, alliances, and heritage and ITT providers from April 2015 - March 2016

Why and how to use Local heritage in the Curriculum – includes curriculum planning:  engagement; deep learning; skills; identity; retention and an easy to use model for integrating local heritage into all areas of the curriculum with practical examples.
How to do a local study in easy steps - choosing a site to explore/use of maps, census returns and local directories. How to trace the history of a local building or the history of your school.
Exploring your local area in the context of national events - guidance and examples within your school context, such as the First and Second World Wars.
Cross –curricular projects using local heritage – whole school activities developing numeracy; literacy; science; drama art, RE and geography including SMRC
Using aerial photographs and historical maps to explore changes around your school.
How to teach pre and early history using your local context – a guide which links to the KS1&2 curriculum
What history lies on your doorstep? – A guide to key local sites in your area and signposting to appropriate resources.
Enquiry Based Learning - How to build an effective enquiry and develop independent enquiry skills in the classroom to create outstanding learning experiences