THE ROCHE COURT EDUCATIONAL TRUST

WHO WE ARE  

The Roche Court Educational Trust is a charity that brings children and young people to Roche Court Sculpture Park, teaching them to look, think and speak about British modern art.

By creating an open and engaging environment centred around discussion, observation, and participation, we have found an effective way to nurture students’ confidence and communication skills. Established by Madeleine Bessborough in 2004, the Trust aims to realise her vision of inspiring young people to speak about art with confidence and understanding. Our approach places equal importance on visual awareness, creativity, and personal response, helping students engage with contemporary art in a supportive setting.

Today at Roche Court, the Educational Trust continues its mission to inspire and educate the next generation to develop their speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.

WHAT WE DO

Our three hour guided tours are tailored to each individual school or university. Our guides are specially selected for being knowledgeable and very good communicators, with a deep understanding of 20th- and 21st-century art. We are grateful to a number of artists selected to exhibit at Roche Court who are prepared to occasionally give their time to the tours, introducing their artwork to their future audience.

We encourage students to - LOOK, THINK and SPEAK about art.

Through conversation and discussion, we help students step outside their comfort zones and gain confidence in articulating their ideas, beliefs, and observations. At each sculpture, we pause to allow students time to absorb the work and develop their visual awareness through exercises that encourage observation and expression.

Educational Tours: Further Information

Email : groups@sculpture.uk.com Telephone : 01980 862244

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49 schools booked this year so far.
6 visits from young carer groups.
Over 1,500 students visiting each year.
50% State and 50% Private schools attending.
95% of students said it had increased their understanding of art.

'We had a fantastic day. It got the students thinking more deeply about the purpose of and the meaning behind the sculptures. It is an incredible and special place.’ Head Lecturer Art Department Oasis John Williams

'I learned where the artists inspiration and ideas came from. It got me out of my comfort zone. I will remember this for the rest of my life.’ A student

'Thank you so much for the wonderful tour, the students learned so much about the history of all your incredible modern artists, it gave them all a lot of confidence.' Teacher from Winterslow school