Learning Lab

Audiences

The Learning Lab is designed for:

• Primary and secondary schools / Sixth Form Colleges (suggested year groups: Y1–Y13)
• Public engagement events such as hospital open days/education events/science festivals
• Harvey’s Lab Tours where it is not possible to hold the tours in your laboratory, or for promoting the tours outside the hospital.

It is not suitable for university-level teaching or advanced laboratory work

Capacity

Internally, the Lab can accommodate up to six people at a time:

• Five learners seated at the benches
• One IBMS member leading the activities

The activity area can be extended to the outside using the large external monitor, plus the provided folding table and six chairs. There is also a large awning with panels that can be used in wet or cold weather.

The Learning Lab includes step and ramp access, making it suitable for visitors with accessibility requirements

• An IBMS member must be present at all times when the Learning Lab is in use.
• Members are responsible for leading and managing activities during sessions.
• Full instructions and guidance will be provided in advance to help you prepare.

• The Lab will be driven to your event by an IBMS representative.
• You will need to be on-site when they arrive to direct them to the parking location.
• The driver will help you prepare the Lab for use.
• Please allow at least 60–90 minutes for setup before activities begin.
  This includes parking, levelling, connecting power (if required), and setting up the activities and resources.
• After your event, you will need to pack the Lab up with assistance from the driver.
• Cleaning equipment will be available onboard.

Parking and site requirements

• The Lab must be parked on level ground for safety.
• Although it includes built-in levelling equipment, we strongly recommend choosing as flat an area as possible.
• Please ensure the site has enough space for - access, parking, manoeuvring the Lab into position and safe public movement around the Lab.

Dimensions

Please ensure the Learning Lab can safely access your chosen site before booking.
The IBMS cannot accept responsibility if access is restricted by width, height, or turning limitations.

• If you are borrowing the Lab for multiple days (for example, at a science festival), a power supply will be required via a 13-amp plug.
• It is the member's responsibility to arrange this with the event organisers or find access to a plug in advance.

• The Learning Lab and its equipment are covered under IBMS insurance when used by IBMS members.
• Members are responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the provided risk assessments and guidance.