Twilight Teacher CPD:
Practical ideas for engaging your pupils
using local heritage
Primary school teachers! Join us for an uplifting 90 minute history and geography CPD session in the Pump Room on Thursday 11 June. Discover brilliant new resources for weaving the local heritage on your school’s doorstep into the curriculum and find out more about practical support available from national and High Peak heritage organisations.
- The Pump Room
- Thursday 11 June
- 4.30pm to 6.00pm
- Free
- Accessibility Friendly
- Booking Online
Why?
Hear inspiring ways that High Peak teachers have used local history stories to engage their pupils
Boost your knowledge about local history links to significant national and international events
Discover the latest hands-on sessions and practical new resources available for schools from Buxton’s heritage organisations
Enjoy delicious refreshments, chat and share ideas with fellow teachers in the beautiful Victorian Pump Room
Who is speaking?
- Lis Carver, Year 3 teacher – along with Year 6 children from Harpur Hill Primary School will talk about children’s experiences of being part of the cross generational project, ‘Think of the World You Carry Within You’ with Buxton Opera House. Allie Spencer, Head of Creative Learning and Engagement, Buxton Opera House, will also be joining us.
- Nari Bailey – Reception teacher and History lead Burbage Primary School will share tips for developing a substantive knowledge plan for Year 3 History progression.
- Ismail Dale – Heritage Schools Programme Manager, Historic England will showcase brand new teaching resources about a famous Buxton footballer and the fantastic Heritage Schools Resource Hub.
- Louise Brooks – Head of Education & Engagement, Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust and Teacher at Taxal and Fernilee Primary School – Will share new Made in Buxton resources that help children learn about Buxton and the High Peak’s industrial past.
- Martha Jasko-Lawrence – Derbyshire Museums Manager will highlight the latest developments at Buxton Museum and opportunities for schools.
- Rachael Cooksey – Transition Manager, Buxton Civic Association will be discussing the new KS1 and KS2 School Learning Programme coming to Poole’s Cavern in 2027 as well as updates to visitor tours and engagement.
- Netta Christie – Director, Discover Buxton will bring Buxton’s history to life with a fascinating story from the town’s past with links to significant national and international historical events
We would love to see you there and would be very grateful if you could share this webpage with any other colleagues and friends who you think would benefit from coming along.
If you would like to find out more about BCHT’s offer for schools, this page has everything you need to know https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/schools/
Or contact Katie and Louise, learn@buxtoncrescenttrust.org with any questions
Friends of BCHT enjoy discounts on selected event tickets.
Buxton Crescent is accessible by wheelchair and fitted with accessible lift and toilet facilities.
The Pump Room is one-level Assistance dogs are welcome in Buxton Crescent and the Pump Room.
We also have a hearing loop in The Pump Room.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust welcomes all to our attractions and events. Those that require the assistance of an essential carer to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit may ask for a complimentary essential carers ticket for their companion. These are available to anyone with an Access Card or anyone in receipt of the higher rate of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Essential Carers tickets can be purchased alongside a standard ticket from the Pump Room, on the phone (01298 214577) or on the ticketing section of our website for events and the Buxton Crescent Experience.
The Pump Room is fitted with an accessible toilet.
Buxton Crescent has male, female and accessible toilets.
The Pavilion Gardens have public toilet facilities, just 5 minutes walk away.
Dogs are very welcome in the Pump Room and we always have complimentary dog treats at the Visitor Information desk.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the Buxton Crescent Experience and in the Assembly Rooms.
A variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks are usually available during events in the Pump Room.
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