The Amelia Scott has won a prestigious Sandford Award, which is an award given by the Heritage Education Trust for excellence in heritage education – learning programmes in museum and heritage sites.
In their assessment of The Amelia Scott the Sandford Award panel said: ‘It is abundantly clear that the Amelia Scott in its ambitious role as a community and education hub in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, is fast becoming the cultural beating heart of the local community. It is not only a truly inclusive, accessible, uplifting, positive environment in which to learn, but also offers a multitude of bespoke, educational opportunities. These are delivered by a small, expert team for young and old learners alike in an innovative way to the highest standard. The emphasis on local history in both the education programme and the public galleries anchors the Amelia in its people, giving its audience the chance to learn about the past, be active and creative in the present, while importantly looking to the future with its high-tech bespoke learning spaces. The Amelia responds, adapts, and gives of the highest quality in terms of both personnel and its offer to diverse audiences.’
On hearing that the award had been given, Councillor Justine Rutland, the Council’s Cabinet member for Economic Development said: ‘We are so delighted that the Amelia Scott’s learning programme has been recognised with a Sandford Award for Heritage Education. The award means that the learning programme created for our youngest residents has been assessed as being of the very highest quality. The report is glowing! Warmest congratulations to the Amelia Scott team, and thank you for your fantastic work.’
The award will be presented at an event hosted by Historic Royal Palaces at Kensington Palace in December.
