Information for Teachers

All our tours are curriculum centred and are relevant for keystages 1-3. Below are some example programmes, or contact us about other subjects.

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Key Stage 2 Geography "Working Rivers"

A full day at the North Mill (approx. 9.30 to 2.30) covering the use of water power and its impact.

Programme:
Walk looking at how the water power from the River Derwent was managed and follow the water course into the mill
Discuss why water power was used and what needed to come together to make it successful
Look at the impact working rivers had on peoples lives, bringing in the factory system
LUNCH BREAK
Time to explore the shop if time allows
Walk around the factory community, looking at the infrastructure required to attract workers
See the impact of the railway on the town
See how the landscape of the town changed.

Key Stage 2 - "Victorians"

A day at the North Mill (approx 9:30 to 2:30) covering most subjects within the national curriculum.

Programme:
Dress in Victorian working clothes and experience the working day of a Mill Child.
Discover what powered the mill and why.
What changes did the railway bring?
See original Machinery - e.g. Arkwright's Water Frame.
What was Victorian discipline like?
LUNCH BREAK
Hands On
Handling collection - Examine and discuss Victorian artifacts
What toys did a Mill Child have?
Design and make items to take home.
Time is allowed during the afternoon for a visit to the shop>

We operate a flexible policy regarding the content of our School Day and will adapt to your needs. For further information regarding costs, disabled access etc. contact the Manager, Mary Smedley, on 01773 822383

Schools may book a bespoke visit catering for their specific requirements-some of the topics on offer are listed below

We cater for all key stages, higher education and further education

Visits to schools by a member of our staff may be arranged

History
Victorian days dealing with life as a working child
Britain from 1750-1900
Local History
20th century industry
Work sheets are available for mill tour or walk

Geography
How the watercourses affected the landscape
Why settlements develop, grow and change
How environments change and why we try to manage the environment
Make a map of natural and man-made features

Art & Design
Design a chevening pattern for stockings
Design and make simple hand made crafts.

English
Small groups discuss artifacts, decide their use and inform the whole group-extending vocabulary.
Detective trail
Drama workshops available.
Special needs groups are catered for

Citizenship
We look at the paternalistic attitude of the Strutt family and the way in which the towns people were influenced and compare this with the townspeople today.

*** RISK ASSESSMENT. is the responsibility of schools before their visit.

Students must remain with their group during the visit and school staff are responsible for the welfare and behaviour of students at all times

Prices

Half day in mill is £2 per student, full day £4 no extra charges

Cost for a session by our staff in schools is £50
A Victorian full day at the mill site £4 per child, all inclusive
A ratio of 1 adult to 6 KS1 children & 1 adult to 10 KS2 is required-accompanying adults free
Worksheets are available for a teacher led outdoor visit to the mill site at a nominal cost

Facilities

Toilets for boys and girls and disabled people
Space to eat lunch
Outdoor recreation park nearby
Coat rack and bag store
Shop with reasonably priced goods and books

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