Home Education Session: Discovering the Victorians

Bookable session for home educated children.

This session will bring the past to life, introduce children to the characters of Lark Hill Place and recreate the atmosphere of Victorian Salford. Learn about the Victorian Washday with a costumed facilitator and take part in a hands-on demonstration.

Play with our selection of Victorian toys, look at modern toys and compare old and new. There is also an opportunity to visit our famous Victorian street, Lark Hill Place.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session learners will:

• Be able to identify differences between ways of life at different times (ref. History NC KS1)
• Be able to ask and answer questions about the past (ref. History NC KS1)

Suitable for those working at a Key Stage 1 level.

£4.50 per child, 50p discount for Salford residents – booking required.

• This is for Home Educators who are bringing less than 10 learners, for those wanting to bring a larger group please email learning.bookings@scll.co.uk.
• We make no charge for under 5s and can provide age appropriate resources to keep younger children occupied during the session.
• While the session is pitched at 5-8 year olds, older siblings should still enjoy the session.
• Please just book for the number of children you are bringing. Accompanying adults do not need to book a place.
• Tickets are non-refundable.

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