Home Educator Sessions
Are you a Home Educator looking to bring history to life in your lessons? Throughout the year we offer a range of virtual sessions especially for Home Educators.
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Learn all about Roman archaeology with York Archaeology this term, as October sees the launch of a new, free programme of virtual outreach sessions for students wanting to learn more about York’s Roman past.
In partnership with the AHRC-funded project Roman York Beneath the Streets, and the Universities of Cambridge and Reading, York Archaeology are hosting some free virtual outreach slots for home educating families to book on a Roman archaeology theme. Find out how new technology is helping us make links between different finds to map out the city of Eboracum that lies buried under modern York and take a closer look at some of the archaeological evidence and historical sources they’ve uncovered.
These interactive sessions will be delivered live via Zoom, but if these times do not suit your schedule we are also offering an on-demand video version of each session to watch at your convenience.
Live Sessions (45 minutes long):
Thursday 9th November
11:00 – Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds)
13:30 – Key Stages 3 and 4 (12-16 year olds)
Recorded Sessions (30 minutes long):
Both sessions to be made available on Thursday 16th November
Attendance for home educating families is free but places on the live sessions are limited, so make sure to book early. You will receive further information about how to join the live session – and the chance to submit questions to your host – when your booking is confirmed. Please note that live sessions are not recorded. The on-demand sessions will be shared via YouTube link and will be available for one week.
All live sessions for home education families will take place on Zoom, and the connection is for one device only. Please note that these sessions are intended for under-18s only and a responsible adult must be present with each family connection throughout, and must agree to assume all responsibility for managing camera and microphone use. Please read our Virtual Outreach Risk Assessment before booking.
They must also agree to assume all responsibility for managing camera and microphone use. Procedural information as well as risk assessments can be found in our handy Virtual Outreach Teacher’s Guide.
Festive Virtual Outreaches
Bring some festive spirit to your history lessons this December with the return of our popular Viking- and medieval-themed Christmas virtual outreaches! These interactive sessions will be delivered live via Zoom, but if these times do not suit your schedule we are also offering an on-demand video version of each session to watch at your convenience
Yuletide in Jorvik
Live: Tuesday 5th December, 11:00 & 13:30
Recorded: Tuesday 12th December
Gather around the hearth this festive season to hear how the Viking residents of JORVIK are preparing for their winter celebrations. From the ancient Scandinavian traditions of Jól, to the Christ’s Mass celebrated by Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in England, discover the stories, gifts and festivities shared in the Yuletide season.
Deck the Halls of Barley Hall
Live: Thursday 7th December, 11:00 & 13:30
Recorded: Thursday 14th December
Connect online with a friendly servant from York’s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, this festive season. Discover how a wealthy Lord Mayor’s house would be decorated for Christmastide celebrations and find out about the decadent dishes served at a 15th-century feast, with plenty of merriment and misrule along the way.
Attendance for home educators costs just £5 per family per session and you will receive further information about how to join the session – and the chance to submit questions to your Viking or medieval host – when your booking is confirmed. These sessions are suitable for children working at Key Stage 2 or 3.
All live sessions for home education families will take place on Zoom, and the connection is for one device only. Please note that these sessions are intended for under-18s only and a responsible adult must be present with each family connection throughout, and must agree to assume all responsibility for managing camera and microphone use. Please read our Virtual Outreach Risk Assessment before booking.
You can also book by emailing [email protected] or on the phone 01904 615505.
We are also happy to take bookings from home education organisations looking to book several families onto the same virtual outreach session and you can choose from any of our themes. Please visit the Book Your Virtual Outreach page to see group booking pricing options and contact our Reservations Team to discuss your requirements.