Joining the Local Heroes network is about more than starting a project; it is about building a permanent archive for your community.
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Join and start your partnership
Whether you are a school or a youth group, your partnership begins by joining a network focused on intergenerational connection.
Collaborative Approach
Joining the network connects you to a wider ecosystem of digital storytellers.
Flexible Tiers
Choose from Bronze, Silver or Gold partnership tiers to find the level of expert support and platform customisation that fits your needs.
Access your Support Portal
Once you join, your designated leaders gain access to a centralised Support Portal, the "command centre" for your project.
All-in-One Resource Hub
Access all 9 modules, downloadable resources and guides to manage delivery from one secure location.
Step-by-Step Curriculum
A complete roadmap for launching your project, featuring ready-to-use lesson plans, student-facing slides and clear learning objectives.
Bespoke Preparation
Every module includes administrative templates for permissions, letters to parents and safeguarding checklists.
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Launch your bespoke digital archive
Your partnership includes a individual, co-branded website that serves as a permanent digital time capsule for your community.
Student-Led Content
Students can act as Archive Assistants, uploading their recorded interviews and building photo galleries.
Secure Moderation
All student work is uploaded to a private area where Admin Users (teachers or leaders) or Moderators review and approve profiles before they go live.
Organised Collections
Group your hero profiles into "Collections" to make your archive easy to browse and search for future generations.
Build a sustained community legacy
We provide the infrastructure to ensure your project doesn't just end after one term, but becomes a permanent pillar of your community.
Legacy Handover
Use our professional templates to seamlessly transfer admin responsibilities and project knowledge to new staff members.
Recruiting Successors
Learn how to select and train the next cohort of students to step into their roles as digital storytellers and archive moderators.
Continuous Growth
Access our tutorials to keep your archive growing year after year.
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