Warwickshire County Council Preparing for your visit to St...

Preparing for your visit

to St John’s Museum Please note this pack includes all available sessions for

the Victorians and may not all be relevant to your visit.

Were looking forward to welcoming your group visit to

St John’s for our activities.

Before Your Visit

• Please arrange a coach well in advance. Though there is no

coach parking at St John’s Museum, there is a coach park in St

Nicholas Park, to the rear of the museum. Please see the map for

further details.

• We recommend that children are allocated into the groups

specified on your booking form in advance. We also encourage

schools to give the children name labels and put these on

before you arrive.

• We do provide a risk assessment for your reference only. If you

have any concerns about accessibility for the disabled or any

other concerns, we recommend that you make a preliminary visit

to the museum.

• Please advise parents that children should wear suitable clothing

for the weather, as there is a short walk from the coach park and

some activities at St John’s may be outside.

• We recommend that you bring a ratio of one adult helper to five

children.

Warwickshire County Council

Preparing for your visit to St John’s

Museum On the Day of Your Visit

• Please arrive promptly and allow time to walk from the coach park. We advise

arriving at St John’s House ten minutes before the start of your first session.

• A member of Heritage Education staff will be on hand to welcome you, please

have the children ready to go in their separate groups.

• We have baskets for children to leave their bags, coats and lunches in. Please

don’t leave valuables in these baskets, as we can’t be responsible for the loss

of possessions.

• If you are thinking of visiting the museum shop, why not take the hassle-free

option and order our special individual gift bags. These are great value for

money and can be made up in advance. Please see the order form for more

information.

During Your Visit

• A member of Heritage Education or Museum staff will be on hand to facilitate

during your visit.

• Please ensure that children respect the museum environment and other

visitors. We’re glad that children are enjoying their visit, but would appreciate if

they keep noise to a minimum whilst moving around the building.

• Finally, enjoy your time at St John’s House Museum and don’t forget to bring a

camera!

Website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageeducation

Also find us on the school portal: www.we-learn.org.uk

Toys and Games at

St. John’s Museum Your class will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun

interactive session and have the chance to handle and

learn about toys and games in the past - all without a

battery or electronic device in sight!

This project is led by a Heritage Education group

leader and includes…

• An interactive whiteboard presentation that explores the

materials toys are made from and how toys move.

• A handling session of real and replica toys and games from the

past.

• Opportunity for students to compare toys from the past with

toys of today.

• During your visit to the museum the chance to see historic toys

on display.

This session runs for 1 hour.

Session cost £2 per child (Warwickshire LEA Schools),

£3 per child (non Warwickshire LEA Schools).

Minimum charge £30 per session.

To make a booking or for more information, please

telephone Heritage Education on 01926 412069.

Email us at [email protected]


Victorian Sessions Objectives, Outcomes and Skills

Learning objectives: Children will learn to:

• compare modern and Victorian schooling.

• consider what life was like for children in the past.

• collect information from a range of sources and draw conclusions about the Victorian period.

• understand that ways of life differed greatly across Victorian society.

• identify differences between two homes built at different times.

• recognise and describe different characteristics of household objects.

• decide whether an object is old or new and describe its characteristics.

• identify similarities and differences between old toys and new toys.

Learning outcomes: Children will be able to:

• use clues to infer the use of the object.

• talk about aspects of home life long ago.

• identify distinctive features of a Victorian school.

• suggest what Victorian children might have done in their spare time.

• suggest what life was like for children living in the past.

• describe the characteristics of old toys and recognize similarities and differences between old

and new toys.

• ask questions and infer information about toys in the past.

• show understanding that design, materials and technology can show whether a toy is old or new.

• identify the rooms in a home from long ago.

• describe, using appropriate vocabulary, features, furniture and household objects from homes

from long ago.

• describe the characteristics of a household object from long ago.

The following Thinking Skills are also covered:

• Information Processing: Comparing/contrasting information; Identifying and analysing

relationships.

• Reasoning: Giving reasons for opinions/actions; Inferring; Making deductions; Using precise

language to reason.

• Enquiry: Asking questions; Drawing conclusions.

• Creativity: Applying imagination.

Amended on 20/10/2011

ST.JOHN’S HOUSE GIFT SHOP LIST Please return orders to us at least two weeks prior to your visit, as we can’t guarantee all items will be in

stock on the day of your visit. You can either order our pre-selected gift packs or design your own from items on the list below.

Create your own gift packs - please refrain from ordering individual packs for each child, and contact us

in advance if you have a particular special request.

THANKYOU FOR YOUR ORDER

Our Ref Item Price Quantity Subtotal

00762 Slate and pencil £3.60

00543 Feather quill pen (no knib) 90p

01924 Museum pencil (Recycled Newspaper) 60p

01539 Museum pen (multi-write) 90p

01347 Museum cube key fob £1.20

01345 Museum eraser 60p

01346 Museum sharpener £1.00

01650 Victorian penny £1.60

01690 Victorian key fob £1.10

01652 Old Victoria coin pack £1.20

01651 Young Victoria coin pack £1.20

01528 Victoria pewter figure (single figure) £1.30

01906 Victoria Notepad £2.00

00842 Hand shadows Book £1.10

00685 Small marbles 10p

01713 Handmade marbles 60p

00682 Large marbles 60p

Museum Packs: £1.20 each Gift Pack Museum A Museum Pencil 1 x Giant Marble Quantity: _____ £2.10 each Gift Pack Museum B Feather Quill Pen Museum Key fob Quantity: _____ £2.20 each Gift Pack Museum C Museum Pencil Museum Eraser Museum Sharpener

Quantity: _____

Victorian Packs:

£2.20 each Gift pack Vic A Victorian Penny 1 x Handmade Marble Quantity: _____

£2.40 each Gift Pack Vic B Old and Young Victoria Coin Packs (Replicas) Quantity_____

£2.40 each Gift Pack Vic C Victorian pewter figure Victorian key fob Quantity: _____

£3.60 each Gift Pack Vic D Slate and Pencil Quantity: _____

Roman Packs:

£1.40 each Gift pack Roman A Roman key fob 3 x Small Marbles Quantity: _____

£2.13 each Gift Pack Roman B Roman Ruler Roman Coin (Brutus)

Quantity: _____

British History:

£1.30 each Gift Pack Britain A British History Ruler (lists every monarch from 43 AD to 1952) Quantity: _____

£2.20 each Gift Pack Britain B Rationing Coin Evacuation Coin Quantity: _____

Please note: Prices and stock quantity are subject to change (if so we will inform you prior to your visit).

There is a £10 minimum spend for Card payment.

We only accept Visa and Mastercard. Please make cheque’s payable to

Warwickshire County Council.

Teachers Responsibili�es:

Supervision:

• In all instances the teacher to pupil ra�on must be a minimum of 1:8. We recommend

that you try and bring 1:5 as it enhances the quality of the children’s learning

experience.

• Adult supervisors must stay with their group for the en�re visit.

• Teachers remain in loco paren�s and therefore should have seen a copy of the risk

assessments and have signed this document.

• It is the responsibility of the individual teachers and leader to visit the site in order to

conduct risk assessments that are specific to their group and that fulfil their policy

requirements.

• We recommend that teachers arrange a free pre-visit, where they can conduct their

own risk assessment and discuss any special requirements.

• Please be aware no food or drink can be consumed in the museum, there is a lunch

room available and must be requested when make a booking.

Behaviour:

• Teachers/ adult supervisors from the school are required to inform and enforce

behavioural expecta�on whilst on a museum visit.

Health and Safety:

• Responsibility for FIRST AID rests with the teachers, in all instances following school

policy and guidelines. Teachers must bring their own first aid kits with them.

Photography:

• The responsibility for obtaining parental consent for taking of photographs or video

images lies with the school. Photography is allowed in the Museum, though not in the

schoolroom itself whilst the session is taking place.

What to expect from Heritage Educa�on:

• All HE staff responsible for leading sessions have enhanced CRB disclosures.

• WE have public liability insurance

• All HS staff will demonstrate exemplary behaviour, ensuring that a posi�ve culture and

climate is created during all museum visits.

Please sign here to confirm you have read and understood the above and the programme

for your booking

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Learning doesn’t stop here…. Hold History in your hands and take a Loans Box back

to School after your session with Heritage Education

Don’t let the exploration and interaction of history end when

you leave St John’s Museum or finish your outreach or day

project session with Heritage Education’s group Leaders.

Our Loan Boxes are designed to supplement and support your

classroom learning and can be borrowed on half term loans.

Bring a topic in school to life or find inspiration for art and

design projects. Taken from our handling collection the Loan

Boxes cover a wide variety of topics and are cross-curricular. If

you have a specific need not covered by the topics below, give

us a call and we may be able to help.

Rock!

Examples of rocks which make up the Earth, in particular looking

at rocks commonly found around Warwickshire. This box will allow

to you explore the three types of rock and the rock cycle.

Geology all around us

Did you know that many of our household objects are made up

from minerals and rocks from the earth? This box allows you to

discover some of these objects and explore their core material.

Victorian childhood

A collection of original objects common in any Victorian nursery

or child’s bedroom. The box includes games, clothing and school

equipment plus a range of activities for the class to explore.

British Wildlife

Wildlife is all around us but often moving too fast for us to get a close

up look. These specimens allow you to study insects and butterflies

up close and discuss their habitats without leaving the classroom.

Kitchens through time

A range of typical kitchen gadgets and objects from the

Victorian period through to modern day. Great for seeing how

things change and advances in technology.

Patterns in nature from around the World & Patterns in

British Nature

Take your art project one step further and be inspired by the

amazing patterns that the natural world has to offer. These boxes

include samples of rocks, fossils, plants, insects and wildlife from

the natural world.

Archaeology

Get down to earth without leaving the classroom or getting your hands

dirty. Learn how archaeologists works by examining a range of real

archaeological finds from around Warwickshire.

Masks and Hats

This box contains a Trestle Basic Mask set with full teachers notes and

a selection of hats and props from our costume collection to help

develop characters and get the class in role.

Medicine through Time

Get the chance to explore a range of documents and objects from

our archive and museum handling collections reflecting attitudes

towards health and the provision of medical care, dating from

Egyptian to Victorian Times.

Booking Details

All Loans Boxes come complete with full teachers notes and suggested

activities. You can collect your box when you come to visit us—just

mention this when booking. Loans Boxes cost £30 per half term and need

to be picked up at the start of a half term and returned at the end of the

half term. Or for £60 we will bring the box to you and lead an introductory

session to either the class or the teaching staff.

Making a booking:

Please telephone the Heritage Education Team on 01926 412069

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageeducation

Also find us on the school portal: www.we-learn.org.uk

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Risk Assessment for: Heritage Education Victorian sessions at St Johns Museum ____________________

Team/Section/ Department:

Learning and Community Engagement, Heritage and Culture, Communities

Date of assessment:

13th February 2012

Review date: 13th February 2013

Activity/ Process/ Operation

What are the hazards to health and

safety

What risks do they pose and to

whom?

What existing control measures are in place to reduce the risk?

Risk level achieved H/M/L*

Further action

required Y/N?*

Laundry General precautions:

Laundry session only run under supervision of trained Heritage Education laundry maid

Wet quarry tile floor

Slipping Risk to: All

Warn visiting adults and children of the hazard. Staff to keep floor mopped. Wet floor signs to be used and left in visible places.

L

N

Graters

Cuts and scratches Risk to: Children

Staff to ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Children to be given clear instructions on how to use the grater safely. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Soap powder Can be irritant when inhaled or rubbed in eyes Risk to: All

Staff to ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Staff to ensure they are aware of any individuals who are asthmatic.

L

N

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Ensure there is a source of water nearby to wash eyes out

Moving dolly tubs full of

water Back strain Risk to: All

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Remove excess water using buckets to reduce weight. Ensure there are sufficient children to carry the tub between them. Tubs must be lifted with the help of an adult. Advise children and adults as to the correct way to lift Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Using the mangle rollers and gears

Trapped fingers and hair Risk to: All

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Staff must ensure clear instructions have been given to visiting adults and staff before unlocking the mangle. Mangle must only be used with adult supervision. Lock mangle with chain and padlock through the gears when not in use.

L

N

Wet or icy path by washing line

Slipping Risk to: All

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Ensure children are accompanied by an adult when hanging out washing Hang the washing indoors if conditions outside are too hazardous.

L

N

Cast iron irons Injury from dropping irons

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard.


Staff to give clear instructions on how to handle the irons. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Using the water pump

Trapping fingers

Warn visiting adults and children of the hazard. Staff to supervise the individual children using the water pump. Ensure children are under control.

L

N

Hitting face with handle

Warn visiting adults and children of the hazard. Staff to supervise the individual children using the water pump. Staff to be aware of where individual children are standing in relation to the handle of the water pump. Ensure children are under control.

L

N

Falling off bench Warn visiting adults and children of the hazard. Staff to supervise the individual children using the water pump. Ensure children are under control.

L

N

Sitting on benches and stools

Injury to head or other parts of the body from falling backwards Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Other equipment in the room

Tripping

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the


Risk to: All

hazard. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Schoolroom session

General precautions: Schoolroom session only run under supervision of trained Heritage Education schoolteacher. Other visitors to schoolroom are accompanied by Heritage Education or Museum staff.

Sitting on benches

Injury to head or other parts of the body from falling backwards Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Handing out equipment Tripping, dropping equipment on seated children. Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Clear instructions of how to hand out equipment given. Equipment to be passed along the benches and not passed overhead. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Drill Tripping, being hit by another child Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Staff to give clear instructions on how to carry out drill. Staff to ensure there is enough space between children to safely carry out drill. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N


Victorian Extension Activities

Sewing needles Injury from bring stabbed by sharp needle

Writing with dipping ink pens and ink

Injury to eyes from sharp ends Swallowing ink Risk to: Children

Visiting adults and children to be made aware of the hazard. Children of an age where they don’t eat and drink non-food items. Non-toxic water based ink used. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Coins

Choking hazard from small pieces. Risk to: visiting children

Ensure children are under control and playing with coins under adult supervision. Children playing with coins are beyond the age where they put things in their mouths. Tell the children to respect the coins and play with them carefully as they are historic objects.

L

N

Stairs to Study Centre. These are deeper and steeper than most stairs.

Tripping and falling Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Staff to tell children to hold onto the banister going up and down the stairs. Children to walk in single file with adults stationed at intervals in the line. Children to be under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Mob cap and tops hats

Replica Costume Suffocation and strangulation Risk to: Children

Visiting adults and children made aware of the hazard. Staff to supervise the trying on of the costume.


Staff to select children who will fit into the costume comfortably. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L N

Sitting on Stools

Injury from fall Risk to: All

Point out hazard to children and accompanying adults Ensure children under control and correct children not sitting correctly on stools.

L

N

Stairs to Study Centre. These are deeper and steeper than most stairs.

Tripping and falling Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Staff to tell children to hold onto the banister going up and down the stairs. Children to walk in single file with adults stationed at intervals in the line. Children to be under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Upstairs/Downstairs

Hinges on model house Fingers being caught Risk to: Children

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Children to be under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Handling collection objects Trapping fingers Risk to: Children

Ensure children are under control and handling objects with adult supervision. Tell the children to respect the objects and handle them carefully as they are historic objects. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Stairs to Study Centre. Tripping and falling Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the


These are deeper and steeper than most stairs.

Risk to: Children

hazard. Staff to tell children to hold onto the banister going up and down the stairs. Children to walk in single file with adults stationed at intervals in the line. Children to be under control and working with adult supervision.

L

N

Discovering St Johns

Uneven floor Levels

Tripping Risk to: All

Visitors to be warned about the hazard. All children should be supervised by a responsible adult. Staff to have access to a telephone to call emergency services if needed.

L

N

Wet floor (if raining/snowing)

Tripping or slipping Risk to: All

Visitors to be warned about the Hazard. Put out ‘Wet floor’ signs when needed. Staff to mop floor as necessary. Staff to have access to a telephone to call emergency services if needed.

L

N

Stairs from the Ground Floor to the First Floor

Tripping or slipping Risk to: All

Staff to ensure reasonable precautions eg gripper strip on edge of steps, are taken. Staff to ensure there are no obstructions on the stairs. All children to be supervised by a responsible adult. Staff to have access to a telephone to call emergency services if needed.

L

N


Garden of Museum

Children getting lost, separated from the group or abducted Risk to: Children

Children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

L

N

Steps in the Wood Room Tripping and falling Risk to: All

Ensure visiting adults and children are aware of the hazard. Ensure children are under control and working with adult supervision

L

N

Name of Assessor: Rebecca Williams Signature ………………………………………………. Name of Manager responsible for Activity/ Process/ Operation: Laura Pye

Signature . * If the risk level achieved is still High, the planned activity/ process/operation must not continue. The risk assessment action plan must be completed to identify what further action will be taken to reduce the risk to an acceptable lower level. * If the risk level achieved is Medium you must consider whether the existing control measures are sufficient or if any further action could be taken to reduce the risk to a low level. (The risk level may remain as Medium where the risk is inherent in a particular activity/process/operation). Reference should be made to the Risk Assessment Guide 4.1 Step-by-Step for guidance on when and how the action plan should be used.



Risk Assessment Action Plan for:

Activity/ Process/ Operation

Risk

Planned action to be taken to reduce the risk to a reasonable level

Anticipated risk

reduction level M/L

post action

Responsible person for

taking action

Planned completion

date

Completion date (Line

manager signature to verify and

date)

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Risk Assessment for: _______________________________________________

Name of Persons involved in the Activity/ Process/ Operation

Signature Date

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