All of our schools’ workshops are adaptable for SEND learners. Please contact us to discuss your requirements so we can ensure that your students have a valuable visit tailored to their needs. We have answered some key questions below which may be useful for SEND learners. For details of the content of the school workshops available, general questions and answers and risk assessments, policy & resources, please visit our school visits page.

Accessibility Guide

Our accessibility statement is available here

Our gardens have concrete pathways however tree roots have made them bumpy in places and moss can make them slippery. Please take care whilst walking in the gardens. We have a full accessibility statement available

If you have a suggestion on how we can improve accessibility, please contact us enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org

Can I make a familiarisation visit to make a plan?

We are happy to welcome you to the museum to help you plan for your visit. Please get in touch and we will arrange a time and date.

Is there an accessible toilet?

Yes, we have one wheelchair accessible toilet available in the museum building. Dimensions and measurements are all available in our accessibility guide.

Is there a quiet space we can use?

Yes, please speak to your workshop leader who will show you where there is a quiet space available.

Can we access outdoor space easily?

We have extensive gardens to the rear of the museum building and you are welcome to break away from the rest of the group and access them at any time during your visit.

What else can we do?

What’s in the Box? We are excited to offer our new loan boxes to primary and secondary schools in the local area.  You may be interested in our box called Safari Stories.

We have kept this box as open as possible to create play and discovery at any age or level.  It is for everyone to have fun making stories about animals from across Africa.   The loans box contains soft toys, smell boxes, animal puzzles, animal sounds and rubbing blocks. We have included information about the animals and how they eat, their travel and their habitats. There are also suggested activities to get you started in your story journey, and how you might use some of the resources in the box for creative play and learning.

Curriculum Links: Science and Investigation; Life Processes & Living Things; Animals

Our Loans Box page is here

Talk to our Learning Team

Our Learning and Engagement Officers are passionate about making visits valuable for SEND audiences and regularly attend CPD courses, workshops and forums for all aspects of museum-based learning. When you contact our learning team you will talk to:

Emma-Jayne Hamlington, Learning and Engagement Officer 
Alison Day, Learning and Engagement Officer
Janice Le Corney, Learning and Engagement Officer

Emma-Jayne Hamlington

Head of Learning

Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens

Alison Day

Alison Day

Learning and Engagement Officer

Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens

Janice Le Corney

Learning and Engagement Officer

Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens

Calling all Home Educators! Join us on Thursday 27th June, for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful and unique prints using plants and flowers. Dive into the magical world of cyanotypes and experiment with various techniques that bring your prints to life with vibrant blue tones and intricate details.

Additional prints may have a small charge. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for our outdoor adventure.

We look forward to seeing you there! Let your creativity bloom!  #Learning #HomeEducators #homeeducatorskent 
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Did you attend our Home Education Event in April - Frankenfruit? 

We'd love to see how your plants are doing! 

Janice from our Learning Team has shared her plant with us to show how much it has grown.... so big that she had to re-pot it!

How big are your plants? Share your photos below.

 #Learning

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Calling all nature lovers!

Join us for our next home educators' day on Thursday May 23rd. Explore our gardens to discover the brilliant birds who live here and make your own feeder to take home and lay on a feast for your feathered friends.

#Learning #Creative #Nature

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Time is running out, and spaces are filling up fast for school visits this year!

If you're eager to enhance your Science, Art, English, History, Geography, or PSHE lessons in a unique setting, don't delay. Visit our website or give our friendly Learning Team a call today to secure your spot before it's too late.

#Learning 

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When visiting us on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, meet our special guest, Kate from RSPB! Explore Kate’s interactive wildlife display showcasing different habitats and learn all about the fascinating creatures that call them home. Learn about RSPB’s conservation efforts, educational programs, and explore the wonders of local reserves. Join RSPB in protecting our precious wildlife and spreading awareness for a greener, healthier planet!

#Learning #WildlifeConvservation #Easter

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Calling all parents and guardians of under 5s! Join us on Friday 15th March, for the kick-off of our Friendly Fridays in collaboration with Surestart Children’s Centres. Bring your little ones for a day of fun, learning, and laughter, exploring the animal kingdom through stories and play. Discover animals that awake when the sun goes down and follow the trail to see how many nocturnal creatures you can find.
 
#Learning

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We continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with our Female of the Species tours every weekend throughout March. Embark on a journey of empowerment and discovery with our female-focused tour, where you'll uncover the surprising pursuit of women as hunters and collectors as well as learning about the artisans that created our newest collection, Nambian Narratives. Tours are included with your standard admission ticket.

#WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #Learning #ReimaginingTheMuseum #MuseumMaker 

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