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Introduction to Policies, Procedure and Plans
The UK museum Accreditation standard requires museums to have policy, procedure and plan documents. But what goes into a policy, a procedure, or a plan? This session will give a brief overview of the policies, procedures and plans relevant to sections 4 and 5 of the Accreditation standard and signpost attendees to further guidance. It will […]
Accreditation Mentor Meet Up
Join Museum Development North for an Accreditation Mentor support session. These online meet-ups are designed to offer support for existing Accreditation Mentors, whether you’re new to mentoring or have years of experience. They will be a laid-back and informal opportunity to meet other mentors working across the north of England to share experiences, knowledge, challenges […]
Volunteer Organisation Network Introduction and Celebration Event
The long-established VON (Voluntary Organisations Network) brings together volunteer-based museums in North East England (and potentially other interested museums from across the North). Volunteers are the backbone of many museums, with smaller museums especially often entirely or mainly volunteer run. Recognising the particular nature and challenges of volunteer-based museums, the group has a 90-minute meeting […]
Accreditation Clinic
Museum Development North offers online Accreditation Clinics to support Accredited museums or those seeking to join the Accreditation Scheme. Whether your museum is in the process of preparing an Accreditation Return, working towards securing Accredited status or considering joining the scheme, the Accreditation Clinics will be open for you to attend. The clinics are an […]
Joining the Accreditation Scheme
Are you exploring the possibility of your museum joining the Accreditation Scheme? Would you like to learn more about what Accreditation involves and how to start the process of becoming an Accredited museum? Come along to this online briefing session about the eligibility process, securing Working Towards Accreditation status and maintaining the Accreditation Standard. The session will include the […]
Action in Practice: Confidence in Climate Communication
This session is for you if you are interested in: Exploring sector-specific resources and initiatives for effective climate communication with audiences and visitors Building team confidence to support staff and volunteers to communicate environmental responsibility Addressing key challenges and developing clear sustainability communications plans using tools designed for and by museums and cultural organisations Communicating sustainability in the face of climate crisis is both essential […]
Carbon Literacy for Museums at London Transport Museum
Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums Course materials + self-guided activities: Distributed by email Friday 4 September 2026 In person training: Friday 11 September 2026, 10:00-17:00 Location: Cubic Theatre/Foyer, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB Optional action planning drop-in surgery session: Thursday 17 September 10:30-11:30, online This training is for you if you are interested in: Engaging in sector-specific foundational learning […]
Cyber Security: How to protect your organisation and stay secure online, Thursday 3 September
Join PC 805 Courtney Irons, the Cyber Protect & Prevent Officer from North Yorkshire Police Cyber Crime Unit to find out more about how to protect your museum and stay secure online. The session will cover: The importance of personal cyber security, such as: Use of strong passwords Use of two factor authentication Updating your devices How […]
Capital Development Network, Monday 21 September, Victoria Hall and the Museum of North Craven Life, Settle
The MDN Capital Development Network meetings are an opportunity for the museum sector in the North of England to share learning, get peer support, and hear from a variety of speakers across a range of topics around planning and delivering capital development projects. Each session will be held at a venue that has undergone capital development projects and focus […]
Managers are neurodivergent too! Training for neurodivergent managers
This training session is specifically for neurodivergent managers working in the museum sector (a formal diagnosis is not necessary). In this pilot session, we explore the needs of neurodivergent managers and offer practical techniques, ideas, and solutions to support them in their day-to-day work, as well as discussing effective tools to help them change practice […]