Feel as if
you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and
sounds of the Fire & Police Museum Sheffield,
Our Education Aim: The Museum will act as an effective
community resource to encourage learning on all levels; by working
alongside Emergency Services. We will engage students of all age's
through a creative education programme. We will focus on the local
history and current Emergency Services practices in order to
educate, empower and inspire all visitors.
There's loads of different packages you can chose from or make your
own...
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'People
Who Help Us' This package allows visitors to build on
their existing knowledge of the Emergency Services. Visitors
will gain an understanding of the function of the Emergency
Services and how they help everyday life. This exciting
package will inspire learning and support the development of
visitors through creative activities.
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'The Great
Fire of London' This unique package allows visitors to
think objectively about The Great Fire and explore its
impact upon London life. Visitors will be given the
opportunity to develop their learning through interactive
games focusing on the Great Fire of London which
incorporates various learning styles and teaching
approaches. Furthermore, visitors will be able to make
comparisons with current fire practices and reflect upon and
further their own understanding of Fire Safety.
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'Sheffield
Blitz and the Second World War' Visitors will be able to
imagine Sheffield illuminated with fire during the Second
World War. This museum was at the heart of the action and
with this package visitors will be able to hear genuine
radio warnings and learn about the function of the museum at
this time. Furthermore visitors will be able to explore the
multiple ways in which Sheffield Industry helped the
Services during the War.
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'The
Victorians' Where better to learn about Victorian life
than our Museum! With one of the Country's first purpose
built Police Cells, visitors can step back in time to relive
Victorian Life in the centre of Sheffield. Explore the life
and times of the people who lived and worked in the Fire and
Police Station.
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'Law and
Order' Focusing specially on the Police Force in
relation to Law and Order. Visitors will gain a unique
insight into the multiple ways in the services function to
protect and rehabilitate and question their effectiveness.
By looking at punishments from the past and present pupils
will debate and discuss their views in relation to this
interesting topic.
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'Crime and
Punishment' Through creative activities visitors will be
able to evaluate and discuss the effectiveness of various
punishments with regards to specific crime. The workshop is
designed to encourage skills such as empathy and decision
making whilst working in a group, as well as exploring
notions of Crime and Punishment.
(All of our Workshops and Packages are available
for many Key Stage groups)
if you would like to book a Visit to the museum
please contact us via e-mail on
education@firepolicemuseum.org.uk or by phone at 0114 2491 999.
Education Links
South
Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
South
Yorkshire Police
Lifewise Safety Centre
Fire Kills
