Learning Links opportunities 2008 - 2009

The 2008-2009 Learning Links programme, which brings together teachers and staff or volunteers from museums and archives to deliver learning projects, is now open for applications. Learning Links is part of the Strategic Commissioning programme funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Department for Culture Media and Sport.

Learning Links offers funding for partnership projects that focus on:

• Skills and professional development
• Creative and innovative activities and resources to help deliver the curriculum
• Positive activity for children and young people
• Sustainable relationships

Amounts between £500 and £4,000 are available per project, with possible additional funding from Renaissance East Midlands for projects with an e-learning focus. Further information and application forms are available below:

Further information – museums and archives (571 kb)
Application form – museums and archives (58 kb)
Further information – schools (572 kb)
Application form – schools (50 kb)

You can also read about successful projects from 2007 - 2008 on the Learn with Museums website.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 2 June 2008 – applications should be returned by email to Davey Ivens, Learning Project Officer at davey.ivens@mlaeastmidlands.org.uk. For assistance with your application or any further guidance call Davey on 0116 285 1373.