Education award for Baths
Quality education award for the Roman Baths
November 09
The Roman Baths, run by Bath & North East
Somerset Council, has been awarded the Learning Outside the
Classroom Quality Badge which is a national accreditation
combining the essential elements of provision – learning and
safety. This badge is awarded for organisations offering good
quality teaching and learning experience for young people aged
0-19, in a safe and healthy environment.
Stephen Clews, Manager of the Council-run
Roman Baths said: “The Roman Baths is a fantastic place to learn
about all kinds of subjects, and things learnt here as part of a
memorable visit are far more likely to be remembered than things
learnt in a routine lesson at school”.
“We can offer taught sessions, as well as
informal learning through our interactive displays, children’s
audio tour and encounters with costumed characters. We think the
opportunity we provide for young people to learn in their family
setting as part of a great day out can be just as valuable as the
accredited learning they achieve through formal education”.
The Roman Baths provides a full range of
learning activities and ideas for around 100,000 schoolchildren
every year. Subjects covered include science, language and
mathematics as well as history and archaeology.
This is the second award this year for the
education service at the Roman Baths. Earlier this year it was
given a Sandford Award for the high quality of its Heritage
Education service.
Visitors can join in family activities at the
Roman Baths on Saturday 5 December between 10.00-1.00pm and
2.00-4.00pm, exploring Roman winter celebrations. Heritage Services
organises similar family events throughout the year for the
Council, which are free to local residents with a Discovery Card,
and at no extra charge to the general visiting public.
At the Fashion Museum too, a special free
family event Dressing Christmas is being held on Sunday 13
December, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Visitors are invited to
create a fashionable Christmas decoration for their tree. Entry to
the Fashion Museum is also free for local residents with a
Discovery Card.
At the Victoria Art Gallery on Sundays 6 and
13 December 2.00-3.30pm, children can make Christmas lights and
decorations in the Young @ Art Club activity Light Up
Christmas. Booking is essential on 01225 477244, and the cost
is £3.75 per child. Entry to the Victoria Art Gallery is free.
For more information on these and other events
organised by Heritage Services, log onto www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents
or pick up a leaflet from your local library or museum.
ENDS