Learning for Schools
With its 250-year history, the Jewellery Quarter is a fantastic environment for learning and discovery. The attractions in the Jewellery Quarter are suitable for all ages and Schools visits can be arranged with the Jewellery Quarter Museums.
Learning at the Pen Room
The Pen Room has a range of educational activities that covers both formal and informal learning. The collection can be used to support a variety of curricular subjects including literacy, local history and citizenship.
For more information about the Pen Room please contact:
Malcolm Caston on 0121 236 9834 or email pentalk@penroom.freeserve.co.uk
Pen Room Museum & Learning Centre
Unit 3, The Argent Centre
60 Frederick Street
Hockley
Birmingham
B1 3HS
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter offers an exciting range of events and activities for schools, community groups as well as for children, adults & families throughout the year.
Schools & Colleges – What’s On Offer!
· Smith & Pepper Factory Tour
· Visit to Earth’s Riches: Jewellery from the Natural World – a permanent exhibition that takes a look at jewellery from a more global perspective.
· Workshops covering a broad range of subjects & themes including illustrated talks, handling sessions and practical activities.
· New galleries about the history of the Jewellery Quarter – currently under construction and opening Easter 2009.
Planning Your Visit
· The Museum can accommodate 30 pupils/students at any one time.
· Our programme of workshops and activities suitable for Key Stages 1-4 and upwards can be tailored to suit individual needs.
· The recommended time for your visit is between 11/2 – 2 hours.
· Prior booking for a visit is absolutely essential to avoid disappointment on the day.
· Please note that the Museum is closed every Monday with the exception of Bank Holidays.
· There is a space available for lunch subject to availability. Please enquire about this facility when booking in your group.
· Disabled access and toilets are available on site.
· All visits and activities are free of charge!
For further information and to discuss your needs in more detail, please contact the Education & Outreach Officer on 0121 551 9025.
Location: 75-79 Vyse Street, just 75 metres from the Jewellery Quarter clock and 25 metres from the Jewellery Quarter Station.
Learning in the Cemeteries
Almost 200 years old, the two historic Cemeteries of Key Hill and Warstone Lane are both Grade II registered historic gardens and include some unusual catacombs. Burial place of politicians and inventors from the Chamberlain Family through to Alfred Bird, inventor of eggless custard!
Groundwork Birmingham & Solihull worked with 10 schools local to the Jewellery Quarter to educate and raise awareness around the importance of Warstone Lane and Key Hill Cemeteries as key heritage sites in Birmingham. Artwork was produced which was incorporated into permanent Interpretation panels designed by Groundwork Birmingham & Solihull.
Guidance for Teachers
Groundwork Birmingham and Solihull have produced a wide range of Curriculum Material for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 relating to learning in the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries.
For more information and lesson plans visit www.groundwork-stoke.org.uk/JQ
Key Hill Cemetery Nature Trails
As part of the Jewellery Quarter In Bloom initiative, local schools can take part in a Nature Trail of Key Hill Cemetery, organised and run by Birmingham City Council’s Parks Ranger Service. For more information please contact Claire Hill on 0121 464 7016.
