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In-School Learning for SEND

Sensory Storytelling Kit for specialist schools

About this programme

Our Sensory Storytelling Kit is aimed at Specialist/SEND schools. It includes:

  • Free delivery and collection of the kit to and from your school
  • Use of the kit for a half term
  • One day of in-school delivery by a specialist facilitator, including:
    - Up to four introductory sessions for different classes
    - One teacher CPD session, scheduled to fit your timetable
  • Four digital session plans covering the topics:
    - Introduction to Hampton Court Palace
    - Food and Feasting
    - Entertainment
    - Horticulture
  • A PowerPoint of Hampton Court Palace images to support learning and story-telling.

Learning objectives

  • Explore the idea that Hampton Court Palace is a large palace with lots of beautiful things inside
  • Understand how kings, queens and other people lived at Hampton Court Palace a long time ago
  • Engage with the past through stories, objects and multi-sensory experiences

Book your Sensory Storytelling Kit

Price
Free

Please review the key information and availability section below before submitting a booking request form.

Book your Sensory Storytelling Kit SEND and Access at Hampton Court Palace

Who is this for?

The programme uses a sensory story-telling approach specifically designed for students with PLMD/SLD. This programme is pitched at learners aged 11 and above.

For the academic year 2026-2027, this offer is only available to schools in the Greater London area.

Key information and availability

Key information

Eligibility

For the academic year 2026-2027, this offer is only available to schools in the Greater London area.

Duration

The Sensory Storytelling Kit is available to borrow for a half term.

Receiving the kit

We will arrange delivery of the kit to your school at the start of the half term and arrange collection at the end of the half term. Our couriers can deliver and collect anytime between 10am- 3pm.

·       September – October

The kit will be delivered to your school in the week of the 14 September and collected in the week of the 19 October

·       November – December

The kit will be delivered to your school in the week of 9 November and collected in the week of 14 December

·       January – February

The kit will be delivered to your school in the week of the 11 January and collected in the week of 8 February

·       February – March

The kit will be delivered to your school in the week of the 22 February and collected in the week of 22 March

·       April – May

The kit will be delivered to your school in the week of 19 April and collected in the week of 24 May

·       June – July

The kit will delivered to your school in the week of 14 June and collected in the week of 19 July

A school representative must read and sign our Letter of Agreement at point of booking.

You must provide us with a copy of your school risk assessment that we can share with our specialist facilitator. Please note that this information will be retained only for the duration of your booking, after which it will be destroyed.

The Storytelling kit can be borrowed for half a term only. It will be delivered and collected on a prearranged date and time agreed with the schools team.

Participating schools remain responsible for their students throughout the programme and should  provide appropriate supervision and support during all teaching sessions. Please complete your own risk assessment and implement any mitigation measures relating to the Sensory Storytelling Kit.

Please ensure that a school representative is available to meet the courier we arrange on the delivery and collection weeks we have specified.

The kit must be kept in a safe place at the location they have been delivered to and not lent to a third party.

Any loss or damage must be reported to the schools team immediately learning.info@hrp.org.uk.

During the 2026-27 academic year there will be no charge to borrow the Sensory Storytelling Kit, and any charges to courier the kit between Hampton Court Palace and your school will be paid for by Historic Royal Palaces. 

Historic Royal Palaces reserves the right to charge for significantly damaged or lost items. We recognise that normal wear and tear is to be expected and will not charge for minor damage.

 

Testimonials

"Pupil B can be reluctant to leave her own agenda and embark on shared activities with others and in a busy environment with unknown people. However, the objects sparked her curiosity, and it was encouraging that she felt she could handle them and enjoy a sensory experience without being told not to touch!"

Teacher from pilot school

"As the narrative was built, week on week, it was interesting how pupils demonstrated, in different ways, how much they could remember, to the point where the knowledge was transferable to other subjects and lessons eg; Science- plants and growth- some pupils remembered how oranges grew at the palace."

Teacher from pilot school

"It is an extremely well-conceived, creative and engaging way to bring History alive for SEND pupils. It was great to be able to offer our learners a multi-sensory activity as part of the curriculum."

Teacher from pilot school

Hampton Court Palace