Houses of Learning

MPs pledge to discover museums, libraries and archives in their constituencies

MPs heard more about the work of the sector at a reception hosted by Culture Minister Barbara Follet at the House of Commons where they were introduced to the MLA's new regional field team. MPs from all over England showed their support by signing a certificate of commitment to discover one museum, library or archive in their constituency that they have not visited before and to encourage their constituents to do the same. The event heard how the MLA is aiming to get 3,000 local museums, libraries and archives to pledge to open up their spaces and resources for informal adult learning.

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Homework clubs

Public library services across England run homework clubs

Schoolchildren in need of inspiration for that essay on the Tudors or for last minute exam revision should head to their local public library.

Raising standards

Driving best practice and aiming for excellence

Through highlighting best practice, supporting improvement, and running schemes such as Accreditation and Designation

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Accreditation survey

Museum professionals views sought on scheme

Online questionnaire and consultation events organised to capture views on the future of museums

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Renaissance

Our ground-breaking museum programme

Transforming England's regional museums and raising standards to support education and regeneration

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