Llancaiach Fawr Manor Wins the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Education

ManorBlueSkyIt has just been announced that Llancaiach Fawr Manor is once again the proud holder of the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Education. The UK wide award for museums and heritage sites is independently judged by the Heritage Education Trust on a five-yearly review.

The education service at the Manor, which is provided to schools, colleges, universities and leisure learners of all ages and abilities across Wales and the west of England, was awarded the highest rating possible in all the aspects of the service which were inspected. The work of the Learning and Interpretation team, led by Louise Griffith, was judged to make a significant contribution to the understanding of local and national history and to deliver the learning programme of visits and activities in a way which inspires, informs and engages all ages and abilities.

Deborah Jarman, the lead judge, said in her commendation: “Llancaiach Fawr is a house with a fascinating history, which has the good fortune to be run by a dedicated and visionary team of staff and volunteers. It already offers a rich programme of educational activities to both formal and informal learners, and is making the most of all the opportunities offered by the extensive building works currently taking place. The already very good service it offers will undoubtedly be still further enhanced when they are complete, and it will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Diane Walker, General Manager said: “We are delighted to receive the prestigious Sandford Award once more- it recognises the wide ranging additional learning activities we have developed over the last few years and the constant improvement in what we provide for all learners, whatever their age and ability. To get this award from the Heritage Education Trust is a fabulous boost for all the staff.”

Cllr Ken James, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Sustainable Development, said: “I am overjoyed to hear news that Llancaiach Fawr Manor has once again scooped this industry leading award, which comes hot on the heels of the recent Certificate of Excellence the venue received from online travel site TripAdvisor. These very different, but nonetheless impressive, awards show that judges and visitors alike recognise the quality of experience on offer at Llancaiach Fawr Manor.”

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