About this Event
Image credit: @ The Postal Museum.
This event explores how museum spaces and stories can support communication and multi-sensory engagement. Through peer discussion and a facilitated exploration of The Postal Museum’s exhibitions, we’ll share ideas for making museum visits more inclusive and meaningful for children and young people.
This event is co-hosted by A New Direction and The Postal Museum's Schools team.
During the session, you will:
- Connect with peers working with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people;
- Take part in a facilitated exploration of the museum galleries;
- Develop confidence in making cultural connections in your teaching practice;
- Make connections between your learning and that of your students;
- Take part in discussion, practical activities and reflection;
- Share and discuss with peers how a visit to a museum can be truly inclusive for children and young people with a range of learning needs.
You are welcome to arrive early for free refreshments from 1.30pm to connect with your teaching peers before the event with the session starting at 2pm.
The event includes a visit to The Jolly Postman exhibition and a ride on Mail Rail
Find out more about access at The Postal Museum on their website .
Who is this event for?
This event is part of the I Am Network and is open to all teachers, educators, support assistants and practitioners working with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people in education settings within Greater London.
You can sign up to the I Am Network here.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, United Kingdom
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