Heritage in Schools - return to outdoor visits
The Heritage Council is delighted to announce that Heritage in Schools visits will return from Monday, 13th September, offering a mix of in-person, outdoor visits and virtual visits. Furthermore, visits will be FREE to schools and fully funded by the Heritage Council as a way of supporting teachers and students at a time when the benefits of nature and the outdoors are at an all-time high.
What will be offered to schools from 13th September?
1. FREE in-person visits
· Schools may book up to three free visits each. The offer is subject to available funding and it is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment
· Visits will be fully-funded by the Heritage Council
· Visits will be outdoors only, regardless of weather
2. FREE virtual visits
The virtual programme will be offered by a limited number of specialists, who have undergone specific training and have gained appropriate experience through the 2020/2021 pilot programme.
· Schools may book up to three free visits each. The offer is subject to available funding and it is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment
· Visits will be fully-funded by the Heritage Council
NOTE: IN ORDER TO REACH AS MANY SCHOOLS AS POSSIBLE THE LIMIT WILL BE THREE VISITS PER SCHOOL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
How do I book a visit?
· Visit the Heritage in Schools website www.heritageinschools.ie and browse our Heritage Specialists for ‘virtual’ or ‘in-person’ visits
· When you find a Specialist to suit your requirements contact the Specialist to arrange a date and then select ‘book a visit’ on that Specialist’s profile page
· You will receive an email with a reference number when your booking is approved
Please note the following before submitting a booking request:
· Visits will be delivered outdoors only and on the school premises. Requests for field trips can be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Indoor visits will not be provided under any circumstance until further notice
· School Covid-19 protocol for visitors musts be emailed to the Specialist in advance of the visit. Our Specialists will strictly adhere to protocols in place
· Specialists will work with a maximum of 2 pods/30 children
· Face coverings will not be worn unless specifically requested by a school
· Specialists will accept the risk that visits may be cancelled due to inclement weather but schools are required to give at least 5 working days’ notice for cancellation of virtual visits, so that slots can be reallocated
Please appreciate that Specialists are self-employed and do not get paid for cancelled visits - a late cancellation means loss of earnings
· A visit confirmation form will need to be completed and signed by the class teacher after each visit
· Specialists will remain up-to-date with public health measures relating to COVID-19
Further information:
Please direct any questions you might have to Maria Walsh:
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 086 083 4685 (between 10am and 3pm, Monday-Friday)
