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CPD and Training for teachers

Teacher training

We value our work with teachers highly and are currently working on new, specialised sessions that use the stories of our palaces to enhance your teaching practice. 

Look out for new training opportunities here or join our Teacher Network to be notified by email. 

Join our teacher network

We design our schools programmes in collaboration with teachers. Join our Teacher Network to get involved.

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New for 2025

A large medieval castle building with four turrets on top and a small staircase leading up from a formal lawn

GCSE Normans Teacher CPD Day

Join us at the Tower of London for a deep dive CPD day exploring the Normans. Aimed at teachers of all Normans GCSE exam board specifications, this is a unique opportunity to explore William the Conqueror’s story and his mighty legacy: The White Tower.

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CPD session at the Tower of London.

Primary Teacher Residential:

Storytelling the Past

Are you looking for new ways to bring history to life in the classroom? Do you want to develop your history teaching at Key Stage 1 or 2? Join us for a two-day CPD residential where you will immerse yourself in extraordinary tales from Tower of London’s history.

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Teacher familiarisation days

Our familiarisation days are offered free of charge to all teachers who are leading, or thinking of leading, a school visit to one of our sites. 

They are specifically designed to assist teachers in their planning and enhance their knowledge and skills ensuring that they lead their visit with confidence. 

For Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace we also deliver online familiarisation sessions.

Find out more using the links below:

Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace Hillsborough Castle and Gardens (Northern Ireland)