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    Schools & teachers

    From rugged coastline, moorland and dales to historic houses, Yorkshire and the North East has many special places to excite and inspire you.

    The region has specialist learning staff working with local schools, colleges and community groups, developing exciting educational opportunities for all ages at our properties. Our education programme offers a range of teacher resources, outreach workshops and curriculum related group visits.

    Middlesbrough/Teeside

    Ormesby Hall

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 & 2 History: The Victorians The Victorian Servants’ Life.
    Toys and games
    KS2 History: WWI&II Ormesby in Wartime
    KS2 Literacy Spooky Tales at Ormesby
    KS2 + Art & Design Portrait Potential
    KS2 + Cross-curricular: Thinking skills, investigation Victorian Crime Mystery
    All ages Cross-curricular Orienteering

    North Yorkshire

    Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS2 History: The Victorians A day in the life of a Victorian Servant
    All ages Art & Design Interactive ‘making faces’ galleries.n Workshop: Using the National Portrait Gallery collection of 18th-century portraits (also available as outreach)

    Brimham Rocks

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS2 Geography and Science Around the Rocks: Discover how  Brimham Rocks were formed

    Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 History & Literacy Cedric Stories (story-telling about the home life of a young monk)
    KS1 & 2 Science

    KS1: Minibeasts to Mammals

    KS1 & 2: Habitats Trail
    KS1 & 2 Cross-curricular Sensory Trail (includes visit to the herb garden)
    KS2 & 3 Cross-curricular Estate Trails – ‘Under the Bridges’ Water Trail
    KS2 & 3 History A day in the life of a monk. Handling session with medieval artefacts. Mill and Museum trail
    KS2 & 3 Drama Living History:  Monastery and Monarch, & Lady Caroline’s Cargo (with North Country Theatre)
    KS2, 3 & 4 Art & Design Fountains Art Workshops (use the estate for inspiration for work in felt, mosaic, breezeblock and other media, working with professional artists)
    GNVQ, AVCE, VCE Business, Travel & Tourism/Leisure & Recreation: Customer care

    Nunnington Hall

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 History & Literacy Sense of the Past (teacher resource pack – develop literacy skills, distinguish between old and new and appreciate life in the past)

    Old Coastguard’s Station

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 & 2 Geography & Science: Sustainable development Look In and Look Out! - find out how the elements have interacted to create the bay & explore the hands-on exhibition. KS2: Rock Pool Rummage
    KS2 Literacy A Way with Words (self-guided creative writing activities)
    KS2 & 3 Cross-curricular A Different View (self-guided orienteering trail)
    KS3 + Geography & Science: Sustainable development Where Land Meets Sea (guided walk and talk exploring Yorkshire’s Heritage Coast)

    Northumberland

    Cragside

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1, 2 & 3 Science & Geography Exploring Cragside’s Estate (minibeast hunts, contrasting habitats, geographical skills). KS2 & 3: Armstrong Trail Walks (investigate the water systems created by Lord Armstrong)
    KS1, 2 & 3 History KS1 & 2: Living History (train as a Victorian servant with Mrs. Ford, the housekeeper). KS1, 2 & 3: Using Artefacts and Documents (investigate a range of wonderful objects). Why was Cragside called the 'Palace of the Modern Magician'? (Explore the house when it’s closed to visitors)
    GNVQ, AVCE, VCE Travel & Tourism/Leisure & Recreation Resource packs and talks by arrangement

    Farne Islands

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS2 + Science and Geography Visit the islands - one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Britain

    Hadrian’s Wall Estate

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1, 2 & 3 Farming Farm visits available by arrangement at Bradley

    Lindisfarne Castle

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    Foundation, KS1 & 2 Literacy Teacher resource pack (explore the castle with Black Jack)
    KS3 Art & Design What’s in a building? (Explore the shapes, forms and materials in Lutyen’s holiday home)

    Wallington

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 & 2 History: The Victorians Life in a Victorian Country House (Explore the lives of servants and gentry)

    Tyne & Wear

    Gibside

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    Foundation, KS1 Science Autumn Colours. Wildflower sowing. KS1: Minibeast Safari, Lifecycles
    KS1 Maths Maths Trail
    KS1 & 2 Cross-curricular Visiting the chapel – recognising Christian symbols and their meanings. Explore shapes and materials in the building
    KS2 Science Exploring trees. Winter walk. Hedgerow survey
    KS2 & 3 Science Explore the river Derwent
    KS2 & 3 Art & Design Landscape drawing (using the work of JMW Turner as inspiration)
    All ages Cross-curricular Orienteering

    Souter Lighthouse

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 Geography & Literacy Where in the world is Barnaby Bear?
    KS1 & 2 Science Discover nature, Minibeast Hunt
    KS1, 2 & 3 History, Science and Technology Discover the Lighthouse. Learn what life was like as a Victorian. Explore the Victorian Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and find out about the disappearing village of Marsden.
    KS2 Science Rocks and soils at Souter
    KS2 & 3 Cross-curricular Orienteering
    KS3 Science Coastal environments and limestone landscapes

    Washington Old Hall

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS 2 History: The Tudors Tudor feasting – learn about Tudor life and enjoy a Tudor banquet.

    West Yorkshire

    East Riddlesden Hall

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 History Homes: Then and Now
    KS2 Art & Design Investigate different art and craft media within the house.

    Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1-2

    Science

    		 Pond dipping
    Minibeast hunts
    KS2-4 Geography / Science Sustainability, renewable energy and eco-friendly living
    KS1-4 Art & Design Environmental art
    KS1-4 History From cotton mill to model of sustainability
    KS2-4 Cross-curricular Orienteering
    The John Muir Award

    Marsden Moor

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS2 & 3 Cross-curricular CD resource giving a full introduction to the moors, from conservation issues and history to the myths and legends of this mysterious moor.

    Nostell Priory

    Key stage Subject Activity summary
    KS1 History Homes long ago. Toys from the past
    KS1 Science Minibeasts. Pond dipping
    KS1 Art & Design Mother nature designer
    KS2 History: WWII Evacuation
    KS4 Literacy Creative writing
    All ages Cross-Curricular Orienteering

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    Other learning opportunities

    Overnight residentials at Gibside

    • Custom-made residential visits for schools.
    • Stay in the accommodation in the Stable Block at Gibside and take part in a variety of activities that can be tailored to your group’s needs.
    • Current programmes include a guided night-time walk to experience the sights and sounds of the woodland after dusk, a conservation task and investigating winter nest building.
    • The accommodation can be booked during the week or at weekends.
    • For more information and to book, call 01207 279940.

    Illustrated Talks Service

    • Voluntary speakers in Yorkshire and the North East offer a wide range of talks to groups.
    • Talks can help to reveal the history, landscapes and ‘behind the scenes’ at National Trust properties.
    • We offer an 'Introduction to the National Trust' talk for sixth form students.
    • For more information and to book a talk, call 01904 771966.

    General contact details
    For more information about learning activities and opportunities in Yorkshire and the North East, contact our regional office.
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