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Learning Hotspots

learning hotspots

5.0(5)

Sheffield

At Learning Hotspots we deliver affordable, pay as you go, small group and Hotspot sessions for children of all abilities. All of our sessions are led by fully qualified, experienced, local teachers who are able to tailor each learning experience in order to meet the needs of your child. Whether they require a confidence boost, are struggling with a particular subject or wish to further extend their existing knowledge; we can deliver high quality sessions that really make a difference, in a way that creates smiles, laughter and joy. At Learning Hotspots, your child’s happiness and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do and we believe that achievement can be measured in more ways than one. We value the whole child, and aim to develop children’s emotional, social, creative, and cognitive abilities through our range of exciting one hour Hotspot sessions. Each session is linked to a particular subject area, is fully aligned to the national curriculum and is wrapped around with nurturing, mood enhancing activities. One of our experienced teachers will lead the group learning, accompanied by a skilled assistant. With our carefully planned and well-resourced sessions, children will receive personalised, focused care in a space where they feel safe and valued. We provide a collaborative environment where children of all ages can enjoy working together Learning together and from each other can be an effective way of developing confidence and competencies It provides the opportunity to interact with peers, share ideas and learn in an engaging environment It offers a variety of learning opportunities such as group, paired and individual work It develops independence by being able to offer close, individual attention from the teacher combined with short periods of time where children are able complete work independently

The National Videogame Museum

the national videogame museum

4.3(1182)

Sheffield

The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever. Located in Sheffield city centre, The National Videogame Museum [https://thenvm.org/] features over 100 playable exhibits, from retro arcade machines to modern games consoles, alongside unique exhibitions. The family-friendly Museum allows visitors to explore the history and culture of videogames spanning 50 years through expertly curated displays featured in both permanent and seasonal exhibitions [https://thenvm.org/exhibitions/]. Star objects on display shine a spotlight on gaming culture and history, while children and adults alike can discover the importance of videogame preservation through playable exhibits. Play arcade classics like Donkey Kong and Space Invaders, battle it out between old rivals Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario, or join family and friends in a variety of multiplayer games. Work together or compete with favourites like Track & Field, Rockband, or Sheffield’s own party game Gang Beasts or even discover games made exclusively for the NVM like Super Snowball Fight Party [https://thenvm.org/games/super-snowball-fight-party/], a six-player game created by the Museum’s own creative engineer! Sheffield's strong game heritage is also celebrated in the Museum, hosting games from the city and surrounding Yorkshire areas. Favourites include Sumo Digital’s Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing, Gremlin Graphics’ Zool and Team 17’s Worms. Alongside weekly openings throughout the year, the Museum is open every day during the school holidays, where visitors can enjoy additional drop-in workshops developed by the NVM’s award winning Learning Team. From designing a videogame character to programming a mini-robot, the activities are both fun and varied! The National Videogame Museum also welcomes school trips [https://thenvm.org/learning/educational-visits/] that include optional STEAM based activities and workshops, while birthday parties and private hires are also popular events available for bookings.  The NVM has step-free access and is all on one floor, making it accessible for all wheelchair users, while ear defenders are also available on request for visitors with audio sensitivities. Come Play The Museum - perfect for videogame fans and those interested in its culture of all ages.