FAQs
What is the Doncaster Cultural Curriculum?
Why should we book an experience with you?
What is the Primary Membership Scheme?
What do we do if we lose something or something breaks?
Can we book a lunch space if we have a workshop?
What health and safety guidelines do I need to abide by?
How much do your services cost?
What is your cancellation policy?
Can we visit your site without booking a school workshop?
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Who are you?
Our learning team is experienced in delivering heritage and literacy programmes for all key stages. We have a wealth of knowledge including qualified teachers, working with SEND pupils, working with English as an additional language, under fives and outdoor learning.
The team hold Enhanced DBS checks and First Aid Certification.
Please note, the Doncaster Cultural Curriculum replaces the previous services offered by Doncaster Museum Education and the Schools Library Services.
What is the Doncaster Cultural Curriculum?
The Doncaster Cultural Curriculum is designed to improve pupil attainment, enhance classroom learning experiences and develop cultural capital. It can also help student to express their own ideas, gain confidence and build observational skills. We also know that engaging with culture can improve feelings of-self worth and that creative expression can provide pupils with ways to express their own ideas. Culture also provides the opportunity for pupils to relax and boosts wellbeing.
Why should we book an experience with you?
We are a professional team that believes engaging with the arts, culture and heritage has academic, social and emotional impacts on pupils.
What is the Primary Membership Scheme?
The Primary Membership scheme is a way of saving money and becoming eligible for membership benefits. There are three tiers of membership, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Local Authority schools are automatically Gold members.
What do we do if we lost something or something breaks?
Your staff need to make sure that they are observant to prevent breakages and loss of items both on our sites and in school. Please report any loss or damage immediately. All loss and damage will be charged to the school. Please do not try to fix items for yourselves.
In the case of topic box loans, you the borrower are responsible for the care, security and safety of times from the point of delivery until they are collected.
Can we book a lunch space if we have a workshop?
Yes. Our lunch space is located in the Rail Heritage Centre. If the weather is nice you can use our gated courtyard. When booking please inform us if you require a lunch space reserving. Teachers are required to ensure that the lunch space is tidy following the booking. Cleaning materials are provided. If the area is not left clean you will be charged a £25 fee
What health and safety guidelines do I need to abide by?
We ask that all schools comply with our safety guidelines when visiting our sites.
We also encourage you to plan a pre-visit and carry out your own risk assessment for your school trip
How much do your services cost?
Price April 2026 – March 2027
Doncaster Local Authority schools are all Gold Members
Gold Members: 4 workshops onsite and 1 outreach workshop per package
Silver Members: 2 workshops onsite and 1 outreach workshop per package
Workshops on site at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Full Day (2 workshops per class): £10.30 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £215+VAT for a full day
Half Day (1 work shop per class): £6.20 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £160+VAT for a half day
Outreach Workshop
£7.20 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £200+VAT per workshop
Curiosity Crates
£62+VAT per box for a half term
Price for April 2026 £64+VAT
School Library Overhaul Service
£500+VAT for two days
Price for April 2026 £535+VAT
Library Familiarisation Visit
£3.10+VAT per pupil
Price for April 2026 £3.20+VAT
School Assemblies
£30 + VAT and travel fees
Price for April 2026 £31+VAT and travel fees
How do I book a service?
To book a workshop click here. To book a topic box click here. For everything else send us an email.
All payments are made via Buy Doncaster. Your service will be added to your basket when you book and you will be invoiced after you have received your service.
What is your cancellation policy?
To cancel a visit, please contact us at least 14 days before the date of the visit to avoid an admin charge of £25 being added to your Buy Doncaster account.
Email: [email protected]
Can we visit your site without booking a school workshop?
Yes, you can. We’d love it if you could let us know you plan to visit though, so we can make sure you get the best welcome. You are able to buy a Self Guide souvenir booklet to help guide your visit.
We strongly believe you would get more out of a visit through one of our programmes. Get in touch, and see how we can help!
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