Our bespoke Home Educator days are learning opportunities for non-school learners who benefit from learning outside the classroom.
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What is a Home Educator day?
Our bespoke Home Educator days are created for families with non-school learners, giving them the opportunity to explore the Museum together and take part in specially-designed workshops. Our Home Educator days are accessible to visitors with special educational needs, including autism. The Museum will be closed to the public with quiet areas set aside especially for you.
What is The National Museum of Computing?
Step into the living story of computing at TNMOC, where the world's largest collection of historic computers whirs, clicks, and comes alive. Your journey begins with the groundbreaking code-breaking machines that helped win WWII, winds through the age of mainframes, and traces the revolution of personal computing that put technology in every home and pocket. From the first flickers of electronic computing to today's digital world, every machine tells a chapter in our shared technical heritage.
What to expect on the day:
During your visit, you will also have access to a variety of specially-designed STEM-focused activities, including programming, robotics and engineering. Please see the schedule below for more details. All activities are offered as drop-in sessions so learners can self-direct without the pressure of a formal schedule. The day will include options for every age. To help you prepare for your visit, you might like to view our Visual Story and Sensory Map.
Should you wish to attend a more structured day, we have dedicated spaces for Home Educators on our Digital Future Days programme. Each day has a dedicated group for 10-15 non-school learners.
“My sons had a super time, the interactive activities were great and kept them both engaged. Your team were most helpful and great with the children.”
“Book it and go... even ‘Miss 13’ was engaged!”
“They obviously loved the gaming areas [...] The staff in the BBC area were lovely. In fact, the tips about getting children coding have already been implemented and they have been using the site that was recommended. My husband wants to come next time!”
Alternative options for non-school learners
Groups of home educators are also welcome to book onto our Learning Programme. We offer a variety of options suitable for students aged 10 years and above. Should you have any specific queries about our Learning Programme, you are welcome to contact education@tnmoc.org.
