More than just an accolade- a legacy since 1978!

The Sandford Awards 2026 are now OPEN!

Helping museums and heritage sites deliver inclusive, accessible and high quality learning experiences.

Apply now 👉🏼 www.heritageeducationtrust.org/how-to-enter

🌟The stars of the show🌟

Our winners of the 2025 Sandford Awards 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻@stpaulscathedral.bsky.social

The Sandford Award has been providing independent recognition for high quality in heritage learning since 1978, celebrating programmes that go beyond the expected to create transformative learning experiences.

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Entries open for Sandford Awards 2026 on Monday 1 December

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💫Introducing our 2025 Sandford Award recipients in partnership with Lincoln Bishop University 🤩💫

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HUGE congratulations to all!

Read our news story……….
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We’re at #GEMConference for the next 3 days. Looking forward to meeting lots of lovely museum education professionals. Come and say hello 👋

Visit our website for more information Sandford Award www.heritageeducationtrust.org

It’s great to be back at the Museums + Heritage Show. Come and chat to us today about all things heritage learning on Stand X11 and network with us at 3pm in the Ambience Lounge

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Connect with us at the Museums + Heritage Show on Thursday 15 May. You’ll find us in the Sector Support Zone, Stand X11.

And network with us at 3pm for anyone responsible for creating learning programmes.

Check out the programme and claim your free pass to the Show

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The Sandford Award provides a framework for success whether you’re looking to gain the recognition your heritage learning programmes deserve or seeking to develop the quality of your learning provision.

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