Schools and Colleges
Our RE learning programme reflects the locally Agreed Syllabus Believing and Belonging in West Yorkshire 2024, but sessions are cross curricular, incorporating history, geography, art, English, citizenship and SMSC. Visits are usually available Wednesday to Friday.
We also offer age appropriate learning focusing on special days and annual events, for example Peace Day, Remembrance, Black History Month, International Women’s Day and Interfaith Week. Our offer is designed to acknowledge the diverse nature of British society in the 21st century. Sessions and workshops are led by a qualified teacher and all supporting staff have a current DBS certificate.
We offer special Heritage Open Day sessions during the last two weeks of September. This year's theme is Told by the Dial: stories in stone, an exploration of the 'Calder Tales' inherent within the Mount Zion buildings and grounds. For more details and to arrange a visit please contact [email protected]
Primary – Foundation, Key Stage 1 and 2
Young children are welcome to explore this special space, to experience the objects, sights and sounds and discover the stories that the building tells. Opportunities are provided for children to reflect and respond creatively to their experience. Activities are differentiated according to age. Possible curriculum focus: RE, History, English, Citizenship, Art.
Secondary – Key Stage 3 and 4 and Post 16
As well as covering aspects of Believing and Belonging in West Yorkshire. our secondary school provision covers key elements of GCSE RE programmes of study and offers opportunities to explore historical and contemporary responses to issues of social justice; encouraging students to contemplate difficult questions about Christianity, different world religions, alternative world views and to reflect and respond creatively to being in a unique space. Possible curriculum focus: RE, History, English, Citizenship, Art.
This year for Black History Month, there will also be a session suitable for Year 10 and above, focusing on local responses to and involvement in both the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Abolition. Ideal for GCSE and A level students. For more information please contact [email protected]
Bespoke Sessions
Please note we encourage schools to choose from our menu of learning. However, should you have a particular theme which you would like to cover, please make this clear at the time of booking and if possible we will endeavour to meet your needs.
Adult Groups
We welcome adult groups from colleges and universities, particularly students on under graduate and post graduate initial teacher education courses, wishing to visit as part of their RE, History or Citizenship curriculum. Visits are usually available Wednesday to Friday. Evenings are also possible.
We are also happy to offer talks, workshops, tours and trails for community groups and adult learners of all ages.
Please contact the heritage worker to discuss your requirements and to book a visit.
