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ROCHDALEPIONEERS MUSEUMThe Rochdale Pioneers Museum is housed in the actual building where, on 21 December 1844, the Rochdale Pioneers opened their store selling honest food at fair weights and measures. Travel back in time to 1844, visit the original store, find out about co-operative values and principles, and discover how a movement that started here spread and now involves over a billion co-operators around the globe.

Bring your class and enjoy a facilitator led workshop or alternatively come for a self-guided visit. Why not make it a longer visit and add an additional workshop or combine with a visit or workshop at Touchstones Rochdale?

Shopping PioneersCost: £60 per class (35 children maximum) | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Through story and role play pupils will find out why the Rochdale Pioneers set up their shop in 1844 and will discover how their actions changed the lives of local people and those around the world. Pupils will explore what it was like to shop in the Pioneers’ store in comparison to other stores and will uncover the secret ingredients unscrupulous traders used to adulterate food. Pupils will dress up as Pioneers and will complete a numeracy-based activity weighing some of the foods the Pioneers sold. Finally they will enjoy a play experience in a replica shop complete with mini shopping trolleys and baskets, illustrating how shopping changed from counter-service to self-service.

Links to KS1 curriculum: significant historical events, people and places in the local area.

“Children were very engaged and enjoyed all the activities.” Year 1 teacher

Pioneer ExperienceCost: £60 per class (35 children maximum) | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pupils will travel back in time to 1844 and visit the original Pioneers store. They will find out what life was like during the period and will discover how the Rochdale Pioneers changed the lives of local people. Pupils will learn about co-operative values and principles and will discover how the movement that started here in Rochdale spread and now involves a billion co-operators around the globe. Pupils will become Pioneers themselves, working together in teams to complete a museum trail and participate in co-operative games.

Links to KS2 curriculum: a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality.

Co-op Christmas

Cost: £60 per class (35 children maximum) | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (Available from mid-November and throughout December)

The Rochdale Pioneers opened their store just before Christmas 1844. Pupils will visit the original store, hear the story of the opening night and discover the struggles the Pioneers had to overcome in the months before the opening. They will explore what Christmas was like in 1844 and find out how many of today’s Christmas traditions, like sending cards and pulling crackers, were developed in the 1840s. Working co-operatively, pupils will make a Christmas paper chain to take back to school.

Links to KS1 curriculum: significant historical events, people and places in the local area (with a Christmas twist)!

Links to KS2 curriculum: a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality (with a Christmas twist!)

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Pioneer Exploration Cost: £60 per class (35 children maximum) | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

During the Pioneer Exploration session pupils will visit the original Pioneers store from 1844 and an experienced guide will enable them to explore what life was like in 1844, finding out what the Rochdale Pioneers did and why they came up with the idea to form a co-operative society. Delving deeper they will complete a museum trail and will participate in a role play activity to uncover more about the individual pioneers and their role in the co-operative movement.

Links to KS3 and KS4 curriculum: Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 or a local history study.

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“One of the best trips I have taken children on and will be recommending to other Bury schools.” Year 6 teacher

“It was good that the children had so many hands on activities during their time in the museum enabling them to understand what co-operation means.” Year 3 teacher

“A super engaging, interactive session which the children thoroughly enjoyed.” Year 4/5 teacher

“Really very organised, interesting and interactive session – Thank you!” Year 4 teacher

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Tailored Visits (various co-operative topics) Cost: Depends upon your requirements | Duration: Tailored to your group

If you would like a longer visit to the Museum or would like to cover a topic not listed above we are able to offer tailored visits in partnership with the Co-operative College.

Specialists from the Co-operative College can deliver a range of workshops on a variety of topics from co-operative values and principles to Fairtrade.

For information about the Co-operative College visit www.co-op.ac.uk

Learning Resources The first time a school books on one of the workshops, they will receive a FREE Meet the Pioneers pack worth £30.

For more information visit www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/product/meet-the-pioneers-pack

A range of learning resources can also be found on our website www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/learning-resources

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Primary and Secondary Self-Guided Visits Cost: Entrance to the Museum building is free and there is no charge for self-guided visits. Donations are welcomed. Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Self-guided visits enable you to visit the original Pioneers’ store using materials you design and facilitate yourself. A museum trail is available upon request that you can print in advance of your visit. If you would like to use the Learning Loft education space during your visit it can be hired for an hourly rate. You must book self-guided visits in advance.

Resources and information at www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/schools

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Teacher Previews and Inset Days Would you like to find out more about our workshops before making a booking? Come along to one of our Teacher Preview sessions and meet the Museum Team.

Thursday 9 July 4.15pm – 5.45pm

Tuesday 15 September 4.15pm – 5.45pm

To book a FREE place 01706 524920 or museum@co-op.ac.uk

The museum’s Learning Loft can be hired for staff inset days. Workshops and tours can also be provided.

HOW TO BOOK For information regarding workshops and

resources on these two pages please contact:Rochdale Pioneers Museum,

31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0NU

Tel: 01706 524920 | Email: museum@co-op.ac.ukwww.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop