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This news has been edited to give a flavour of some of the activities which took place during the HERO Project 2003-2007.
Posted 15/03/2007
Education Officer Adam Clarke will be leaving the Heritage Education Trust at the end of March 2007 to take up an exciting new post in the West Midlands. We wish Adam the best of luck and thank him for his invaluable contribution. Adam will remain a Sandford Award judge.
Posted 12/02/2007
The Heritage Education Trust is delighted to support the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, which was launched by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on 28 November 2006. Adam Clarke, Education Officer for the Heritage Education Trust, was delighted to be invited to this event.
The Manifesto is a ‘movement’ or joint undertaking that many different stakeholders have helped to create and to which anyone can sign up. We support the Manifesto because we believe it will help to ensure that all children and young people have a variety of high quality experiences outside the classroom environment, as an essential part of their learning and development.
The Heritage Education Trust recognises the value of Learning Outside the Classroom and supports the Manifesto’s vision and aims. We have therefore already endorsed the Manifesto along with over 330 other organisations, schools and individuals by becoming a signatory.
Posted 21/11/2006
"The Book of HERO" was launched at the Sandford Award Ceremony at Edinburgh Castle in November 2006:
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For a hard copy version please contact HERO . The Book of HERO comes complete with a DVD containing three short films about the work of the Heritage Education Trust. One of these films looks at the work of the HERO Project. You can view this film by clicking here
Posted 13/09/2006
HERO Education Officer Adam Clarke has been awarded a European Union Grundtvig Training Grant by the British Council. This will enable Adam to attend a three day seminar in Cyprus, in November 2006, entitled The Chances & Challenges of Diversity in Adult Education.
Posted 28/8/2006
Boughton House, Northamptonshire (where HERO has its base) is delighted to be named as the Historic Houses Association's representative in the East Midlands for "History Matters, pass it on..."
Heritage Open Days (7-10 September 2006) is a huge annual four day event which celebrates England's outstanding architecture and culture.
His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch KT is pleased to take part in "History Matters, pass it on..." by making Boughton House open on September 7th and offering free access to the House and Park. Long renowned for its educational access, Boughton welcomes all supporters of the campaign to view the celebrated fine arts collection in the House and continuing restoration of the 18th Century historic gardens.
The Park will be open from 10.30am until 5.00pm and the House from 11.00am until 5.00pm, closing for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Last entry to the House will be at 4.00pm.
Posted 7/4/2006
Nottingham Trent University have completed their evaluation of the HERO Project, which will be made available in the Autumn.
A further publication will detail the acheivements of the project, promoting innovative learning in the historic environment. This will be published in readiness for a Heritage Education Trust Colloquium in October 2006.
Posted 11/3/2006
The HERO Project, in its current form ends in August 2006.
Final bookings for funded visits are now being taken. There are very few places left. If you are interested in a visit please contact HERO now!
Posted 19/10/2005
Education Officer Adam Clarke delivered a session to third year Heritage Studies undergraduates at Bishop Grosse Teste College in Lincoln.
The session aimed to promote the development of innovation in heritage education to tommorow's custodians of heritage.
Posted 22/9/2005
An INSET was held at Holdenby House, which sought to prepare teachers for a visit to the property.
The cross-phase (primary to secondary transfer) potential of the HERO programme at Holdenby was promoted.
Posted 16/5/2005
Following two afternoons in the classroom preparing, children in years three and four from Lenton Primary School, took on the task of researching their own surroundings so that they could produce a leaflet entitled 'Journeys to Nottingham'.
In order to better understand transport links children took a bus, a tram and were treated to an interactive walk to Nottingham Castle, where they studied resources which gave clues to how and why Nottingham developed as a city.
Posted 16/5/2005
Independent Heritage Education Consultant Marilyn Sumner attended a training day at Doddington Hall to talk to volunteers about working with children and young people. Volunteers were also briefed on forthcoming school visits.
Posted 18/4/2005
HERO recognises and values the contribution of guides and volunteers when it comes to learning in the historic environment.
Guides at Doddington Hall responded to an invitation to become involved in the further development of Collect/Conserve.
Kevin Hicks, of the History Squad, led a workshop which aimed to begin the process of training volunteers to take on the roles of Edward Delaval and Sarah Gunman.
All volunteers felt the work carried out so far was positive, and that they would like to be associated with the project as it prepares to welcome pilot school visits in the summer term
Posted 13/4/2005
An incredibly successful Partner Properties meeting was held at Holdenby House. Representatives from the partner properties were given the opportunity to view the Project's progress at Holdenby by observing a school visit, and to evaluate this website.
Year 6 of Harpole Primary School visited Holdenby and experienced the performance tour which has been developed there. Pupils had the opportunity to sketch costumed characters, including Charles 1 and Elizabeth 1. Furthermore pupils sketched items of furniture and other artifacts. Children were told to look for detail. With this in mind some pupils chose to sketch Elizabeth 1's rotting teeth.
It is hoped that finished pieces will be exhibited at an INSET at Holdenby in the Autumn term.
Posted 16/3/2005
Chenderit Visual Arts College, a key partner in developing the resource at Holdenby House, visited the property with the aim of developing ceramics pieces inspired by the stories and the collections of the property.
Two primary schools took part in the day, continuing the cross-phase dimension to the resource.
It is hoped that finished pieces will be exhibited at an INSET at Holdenby in the Autumn term.
Posted 25/2/2005
HERO held a successful INSET day at Nottingham Castle using Journeys to Nottingham as a case study for thinking about Risk Assessment. Teachers had an opportunity to trial some of the activities related to the resource, including a journey on the Nottingham, super tram followed by an interactive walk from Welbeck Primary School to Nottingham Castle. HERO is very grateful for the support of Welbeck Primary School and of Martin Smith, Environmental and Outdoor Education Advisor for Nottingham City LEA.
Posted 14/2/2005
HERO is holding a training session for volunteers at Doddington Hall looking at 'Save Doddington Hall', the resource that has been developed for and with the staff at Doddington. Volunteers will benefit from the expertise of Kevin Hicks who has developed the character of Edward Delaval for the resource.
Posted 14/2/2005
HERO is holding a training day for education volunteers and room steward at Kedleston hall on March 15th 2005. Attendees will be exploring the theme of ‘Communicating with Children and Young People’, using Kedleston Now!, the resource developed for Kedleston Hall, as a case study.
Posted: 29/1/2005
Throughout 2005 HERO will be holding INSET opportunities for teachers which will be fully funded with non contact time covered. Sessions often take a contemporary issue (e.g. risk assessment) and use a HERO education programme as a case study to facilitate understanding of this issue, thus giving teachers a hands on experience of he resource as well as further professional development in a broader context.
Posted 17/1/2005
HERO has set up “Kedleston Heroes”, a group of education volunteers supporting the development of the resource at Kedleston Hall. The group will develop handling collections and other resources to support the education pack. They will also benefit from training opportunities, including looking at the activities of the other four sites.
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