Useful contacts in the North East
These organisations offer a variety of ways to support teachers, including inset and training for teachers in the areas of creative writing, literacy and poetry; finding a local writer to work in your school and running education projects in schools and in the community.
Bowes Museum - http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
An internationally significant collection housed in a purpose-built 19th century building. The Bowes Museum has a CPD programme for teachers and an education programme for Key Stages 1 and 2.
Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland
The Kielder reservoir and forest park in Northumberland is a great place to inspire writing, particularly because of its new art trail, featuring interactive sculptures that were created in response to the park’s landscape and weather conditions. More details
Seven Stories - The Centre for Children’s Books - http://www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories in Newcastle is the only exhibition space in the UK dedicated to the celebration of British children’s literature. Its changing programme of exhibitions is designed to spark the imaginations of children and adults, and inspire exciting new work. The centre features storytelling sessions, events with authors and illustrators and school and family activities.
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - http://www.stokemuseums.org.uk
The Potteries Museum and Gallery houses a secret garden as well as a unique collection of artwork. The gallery education department offers activities for early years through to secondary age children as well as providing loan boxes and information and resources for teachers.
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