Primary schools
Storytelling, talks, workshops and teaching resources for school groups
Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stages 1 and 2
Contact us at schoolbookings@nationalgallery.org.uk
Primary school sessions
Educator-led sessions for schools, offered in the Gallery or online:
Tours and storytelling
Bring paintings to life through storytelling and object handling in the Gallery.
Practical workshops
Develop children's skills in communication, creativity and dexterity in these workshops at the Gallery.
Online talks and storytelling
Live storytelling for younger years and interactive talks for older children, held on Zoom.
Online workshops
Online workshops, held on Zoom, to develop skills in communication, creativity and dexterity.
SEND groups
Tailored multisensory sessions for students with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
Visiting tips
Make the most of your time at the Gallery with our visiting information and tips for school groups.
For primary school teachers
CPD sessions, cultural placements, and handy resources for the classroom.
CPD sessions
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, including our popular Take One Picture CPD days for primary teachers.
Initial Teacher Education
Sessions for trainee teachers training as part of a higher education course or in school-based training.
Learning resources
Handy notes and videos about works in the collection.
Make and create
Art tutorial videos using everyday materials that children can follow from home.
Hidden symbols in art
Short videos by educators, from spotting saints to birds and death in paintings.
Take One Picture
Learn about our nationwide programme for primary schools and see examples of students' work.