14.6 C
Manchester
Friday, June 6, 2025
BlogNational Football Museum receives the coveted Sandford Award

National Football Museum receives the coveted Sandford Award

The National Football Museum has been presented with a Sandford Award, recognising the museum’s contribution to education.

The coveted award, given to the museum’s education team, celebrates the best in heritage education. The National Football Museum is the only Manchester-based venue to receive the award this year.

Awards judges commended the museum’s team for its excellent practice in enabling the handling and interrogation of football-related items from the 1950s and 1960s. The panel also noted that pupils developed a willingness to talk and offer ideas throughout the exercises, crediting the activity for being very well planned, delivered and focused.

The museum’s collection of football memorabilia is displayed with education in mind, taking into account the age, interests and educational needs of visiting schools and college groups. Exhibits are planned in a way that best suits their learning requirements.

Christian Allen, People and Communities Officer at the National Football Museum said: “We’re delighted to have won this award for the museum’s contribution to education in Manchester. The museum has aims to educate and inspire through its main galleries and exhibitions, using the hook of football to bring cross curricular learning to life. We’re grateful and excited to have gained national recognition among the heritage sector for our learning programmes.”

The 2017 awards ceremony was held at the Fashion Museum and Assembly Rooms, Bath.

The museum will join 36 other museums, heritage sites and collections across Britain, including Blenhelm Palace, Coventry Castle, and Jane Austen’s House Museum at the awards ceremony taking place at the end of the month.

Latest

Bouquet basics for Dad: Flower expert shares how to make those Father’s Day blooms last

A flower expert has revealed his top tips for dads to look after their blooms if they receive them for Father’s Day. Colourful bouquets and...

The Kim Jong Un Billboard That’s Shaking Up Manchester’s Fashion Scene

An eye-catching new billboard in Manchester featuring North Korea’s leader is challenging norms—and turning sustainable fashion on its head. A giant image of Kim Jong...

Heat Engineer Software Limited receives significant investment from Greenarc

Heat Engineer Software, the Lancashire based company at the forefront of heat loss calculations and the sizing of both renewable and traditional heating equipment,...

Pioneering project to change way people travel in Britain

A pioneering project is set to transform how people explore and move across Britain and Ireland. Slow Ways, a non-profit Community Interest Company, has already...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Business Manchester will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Don't miss

Heat Engineer Software Limited receives significant investment from Greenarc

Heat Engineer Software, the Lancashire based company at the forefront of heat loss calculations and the sizing of both renewable and traditional heating equipment,...

Pioneering project to change way people travel in Britain

A pioneering project is set to transform how people explore and move across Britain and Ireland. Slow Ways, a non-profit Community Interest Company, has already...

Bouquet basics for Dad: Flower expert shares how to make those Father’s Day blooms last

A flower expert has revealed his top tips for dads to look after their blooms if they receive them for Father’s Day. Colourful bouquets and...

The Kim Jong Un Billboard That’s Shaking Up Manchester’s Fashion Scene

An eye-catching new billboard in Manchester featuring North Korea’s leader is challenging norms—and turning sustainable fashion on its head. A giant image of Kim Jong...

More News

How Manchester’s Tech Startups Are Powering Growth with Headless CMS Architecture

In no time at all, Manchester has emerged as one of the UK's leading technology hubs. The city is home to a vibrant startup...

St George’s Day parade returns to Manchester

The St George's Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester's event calendar for nearly two decades, returns on April 27 with its vibrant celebration...

Manchester prepares to mark VE Day

Celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to take place throughout Manchester. On May 8, 80 years will have passed since...