RAF Museum London Wins Renewed Sandford Award for Heritage Learning
For the second time, the Royal Air Force Museum London has been honored with the Sandford Award, having first received it in 2021. This renewed accreditation, valid for five years, recognizes the museum's commitment to its learning and engagement initiatives. The Sandford Award serves as an independent quality mark for heritage education, assessing the educational offerings at heritage locations across the UK, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The museum's educational program encompasses History, STEM, Early Years, and SEND, featuring workshops and resources aligned with the National Curriculum and schools' learning objectives. The Heritage Education Trust, in collaboration with Lincoln Bishop University, oversees the Sandford Award, with support from Historic Royal Palaces.
Key facts
- The Royal Air Force Museum London has been awarded the Sandford Award again.
- The museum previously received the award in 2021.
- The renewed accreditation lasts five years.
- The Sandford Award is an independently judged quality mark for heritage learning.
- It assesses education provision at heritage sites in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
- The museum's programme spans History, STEM, Early Years and SEND.
- Workshops and resources are designed around schools' learning outcomes and the National Curriculum.
- The Heritage Education Trust manages the scheme with Lincoln Bishop University and support from Historic Royal Palaces.
Entities
Institutions
- Royal Air Force Museum London
- Heritage Education Trust
- Lincoln Bishop University
- Historic Royal Palaces
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Republic of Ireland
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man