Business Details
29 Years
experience
Interactive Archaeology Workshops for Schools in Sussex
Founded in 1997 by Robert Scott, a qualified archaeologist and educator, our institution specialises in delivering immersive archaeology workshops for primary and middle schools. Our interactive sessions, developed in collaboration with over 60 educators, align with the National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. We prioritise hands-on learning, enabling every child to engage in role-play and cognitive experiences that bring ancient civilisations to life.With outreach officer Robert Scotts expertise in Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Levantine archaeology, we combine academic rigor with practical engagement. Our commitment extends to public education, research in Levantine archaeology, and publishing accessible archaeological manuscripts. Over 30,000 children have participated in our School-Link workshops, reflecting our dedication to making archaeology accessible and engaging for future generations.
Services
Ancient Egypt Workshops
Golden Age Greece Workshops
Roman Civilisation Sessions
School-Link Outreach
Adult Education Courses
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer curriculum-aligned interactive archaeology workshops for primary and middle schools.
- Our sessions engage every child through hands-on role-play and cognitive learning experiences.
- Outreach officer Robert Scott holds an MA in Public Archaeology from University College London.
- We have delivered workshops to over 30,000 children since 1996.
- Our research focuses on Levantine archaeology, enhancing educational content with academic expertise.
Services
Ancient Egypt Workshops
Our Ancient Egypt workshops immerse children in hands-on activities exploring mummification, hieroglyphs, and daily life. Using replica artefacts and role-play, students experience archaeological methods while meeting National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 history.
Golden Age Greece Workshops
Interactive sessions on Ancient Greece include recreations of Olympic events, pottery painting, and dramatic performances. Children learn about democracy origins and classical architecture through tactile experiences aligned with primary history objectives.
Roman Civilisation Sessions
Students become Roman soldiers, engineers, and citizens through immersive activities like building aqueduct models and creating mosaic art. Workshops cover Roman Britain's impact and archaeological evidence from sites like Pompeii.
School-Link Outreach
Our outreach program delivers tailored workshops directly to schools across Sussex. With over 25 years' experience, we provide adaptable sessions that complement classroom learning through practical archaeology and historical reenactment.
Adult Education Courses
We offer university-level courses on Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology, including Levantine civilisations. These programs combine academic research with practical insights, taught by experienced archaeologists with fieldwork expertise in Mesopotamia and surrounding regions.
People
Robert Scott
Outreach Officer
Robert Scott holds an MA in Public Archaeology from University College London. He specialises in Egyptian, Roman, and Levantine archaeology, with fieldwork experience in Mesopotamia. His research focuses on Near Eastern cultures, and he has taught archaeology to both children and adults for over 25 years.
Questions
What age groups do your workshops cater to?
Our workshops are designed for primary and middle school children, aligning with National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2.
How do your sessions differ from traditional lectures?
We use interactive role-play and hands-on activities to engage children, avoiding passive lecture formats entirely.
What expertise does your team have?
Our outreach officer holds an MA in Public Archaeology from University College London, with specialisms in Egyptian and Levantine archaeology.
Do you offer adult education programs?
Yes, we provide adult education courses on Mediterranean and Near Eastern ancient civilisations, including Levantine archaeology.
How can schools book a workshop?
Contact details for booking workshops are available on our website under the 'Contact Us' section.
