Nottingham City Museums and Galleries
Nottingham City Museums and Galleries worked with partner organisations to develop, implement and embed a sustainable programme for a diverse range of adult learners in Nottingham City. The project used museum collections as a point of inspiration and creativity and to promote community cohesion.
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The Learning Revolution in Nottingham set up a core steering group made up of participating adult learners who acted as an advisory People's Panel and decision making body. The project delivered a wide range of learning opportunities including conservation and restoration, mechanics, recording oral histories, film making, marketing, web design, broadcasting, and communication and interpretation.
It opened up a new and innovative space for learning via a purpose built Community Gallery in Nottingham Castle.
The development of the People's Panel has built a strong network between local organisations and community groups. The commitment and enthusiasm from the participants was overwhelming. They felt able to contribute to the decision making process regarding the development of the project and were very supportive of each other's needs.
In total, the project engaged over 100 adults from a wide range of backgrounds. It also captured the attention of both local and national press.
Consulting the 'service users' and then developing activities around their needs worked well. However, it is important to include funding for extra staff capacity as well as providing support for participants.
Whilst the majority of the adult learners appreciated the flexibility of engagement provided by the project, there were some who would have preferred a more structured and traditional learning system in place.
Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham Castle
Lenton Road
Nottingham NG1 6E
