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Museum announces year-long educational partnership programme with local primary school for curriculum and community project development.
Tullie has announced the launch of a new school partnership programme, beginning in the 2025/26 academic year.
Its new Adopt A School programme will begin with the nearby Belle Vue Primary School.
The scheme represents an expansion of Tullie’s existing schools programme, which reaches over 12,000 pupils and 100 schools across Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness annually.
Tullie will be working closely with Belle Vue throughout the year to build relationships and support each other in developing new activity and curriculum resources.
Andrew Cairns, Headteacher of Belle Vue Primary, said: “The scope of the planned projects, which are unique to our local area, will benefit our current pupils but also leave a legacy for others to learn from too, and that feels very special. We can’t wait to get started!”
From September, Tullie and Belle Vue will be working closely together on several projects. Year 6 pupils will undertake a research project to find and highlight the hidden histories along the route between Belle Vue and Tullie, creating a local history walking trail.
Tullie will be working with the school’s teachers to pilot and develop new resources. Both teachers and pupils will participate in developing new spaces. The project will conclude with Belle Vue school taking over Tullie for one day in the summer term.
The school’s pupils and their families will also be given a discount on entry to the museum.
Anna Smalley, Head of Collections & Engagement at Tullie, said: “We know how creative and enthusiastic Belle Vue staff and pupils are, and we can’t wait to get collaborating.
Tullie and Belle Vue will be working with Stephen Dunn, Communities & Culture Officer at Cumberland Council, to develop the partnership and showcase the pupils’ creativity in spaces in the city centre.
Dunn said it would be an “opportunity for our young people to build their skills and work together to build a brilliant future for Carlisle.”
Belle Vue and Tullie will work together to develop the scheme over the year and will launch a call-out for the next participating school later in the year, and will provide regular updates throughout the year of their work together.
