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Shoemaking

Description

Using our extensive collection of objects related to shoe making, key stage 2 students will develop an understanding of the many processes of making shoes by hand.

Students will be taken through the different parts of the shoe, the extensive processes and tools that a shoemaker uses to create the finished product. This resource has been designed to support teachers to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum by providing resources that add value to the teaching of ‘a local history study’. Northampton has a long history of shoemaking and this session is a perfect introduction for children.

Visit location

Your school

Appropriate for

Key stage 2 (KS2)

Focus

History, Design and Technology

Session length

1 hour

Session capacity

35 students maximum per one hour session

National Curriculum (NC) links

History:

  • a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality
  • a study of an aspect or theme in British History that extends pupils chronological knowledge that extends beyond 1066
  • changes in an aspect of social history

Design and Technology:

  • understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world
  • pupils should be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making

Supervision

We ask schools to follow NSPCC guidelines as outlined in our terms and conditions.

Resources

Once you have booked your visit with us you will receive a copy of our resources that can be used on gallery and in the classroom.

Cost

£220 (plus mileage) for 1 session, £320 for two sessions, further charge for additional workshops

Accessibility

Our sessions can be adapted to make them accessible for your students.