Schools programme

Our Schools Programme has been developed to provide children with an exciting way of engaging their young minds with history, and of encouraging them to use their imaginations and powers of creative thinking.

The activities listed below, all take place in the Wilderspin National School, a recently restored Grade II* listed building where education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin changed the face of primary school education.

 

There are opportunities for whole-day visits to the School and facilities for eating a packed lunch.  Schools can also plan for whole day visits to Barton by linking their work at the School with a visit to one of the other nearby attractions in the South Humber Collection that explore a range of complementary heritage, arts and environmental themes. Details of these attractions can be found on our website in the also in the area section.

Up in the Gallery
This programme is tailored for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.
Their visit takes place in the restored schoolroom and playground designed by Samuel Wilderspin who taught there with his wife and daughter. Playtime takes place in the playground using typical toys from the time.
Please click on the image on your left for further details and prices

 

Eyes to the Front
This programme is specifically tailored for Key Stage 2 pupils and focuses on a timetable typical of the Victorian period from 1890 for children aged from 7 to 14. It takes place in our original and distinctive Victorian classroom with all children and teachers dressing in Victorian costume.
This unit is run by North Lincolnshire Museum Service.
Please click on the image on your left for further details and prices

 

Wartime Schooldays Experience
This is tailored for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils and looks at what was it like for children during the Second World War.
Wartime Schooldays examines the impact of the Second World War on children’s lives at home and in the classroom. Pupils assume the role of evacuees escaping the Hull blitz for the safety of Barton.
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The Camera Never Lies
Investigating Victorian school photographs and re-creating a class image in the 1845 Wilderspin Schoolroom.

 

 

 

Strands of Learning
A re-creation of a lesson on the 1845 Wilderspin Schoolroom based on techniques described in Wilderspin’s teaching manuals and focussing on the Victorian rope making industry in Barton and the working conditions of children.  (At Wilderspin National School from April)

 

 

Talking Architecture
An urban study of the Victorian buildings of the Conservation Area in the vicinity of the school culminating in making a streetscape and map using period photographs and field study evidence.

 

 

These sessions can also be linked to a new art & history package in conjunction with Ropewalk Contemporary Arts.  The complementary activity at the Ropewalk is a creative art one – see the education page on the ropewalk website

Booking

Please telephone (01652 635172) first to check on availability.  If you wish to book “Eyes to the Front” we will make a provisional booking and ask North Lincolnshire Museums Service to contact you separately in order to confirm their availability.  Alternatively, single session bookings for “Eyes to the Front” can be made by telephoning North Lincolnshire Council’s Museums Service on 01724 843533.

Pre-visits are encouraged to discuss the learning programmes and arrangements for a school visit.  These can be scheduled at the end of a school day – please call to make arrangements.