Primary Teacher Residential: Storytelling the Past

About this residential

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.

During this residential you will enhance your skills in examining historical evidence and build confidence in dynamic methods of storytelling in the classroom, nurturing students to be storytellers. 

This residential, devised in collaboration with professional storyteller Olivia Armstrong, will use Tower of London’s rich history of people, objects and even animals, as inspiration to share techniques for participatory storytelling. We will investigate how stories can be used to bring the past to life, promote empathy and enhance historical vocabulary amongst students.  

What to expect: 

• A dynamic range of activities, including interactive building tours, talks, object handling workshops and storytelling sessions
• Evening events, including the Ceremony of the Keys at Tower of London
• A toolkit applying storytelling skills developed on this course  
• The chance to connect with peers and share best practice  
• Fully funded meals, accommodation, and activities 
• Arrival from 3pm on Thursday 11 September and departure at 4pm on Saturday 13 September  

Booking information

Where:
Tower of London

When:
From 3pm Thursday 11th September 2025 - 4pm Saturday 13th September 2025

Price:
Free (including accommodation, meals and activities) 

To book:
Complete this online application form telling us how this course would benefit you and your school. Applications for the residential will be open until Friday 23 May at 5pm.

Please note: if the event is oversubscribed, we will give priority teachers from state-funded schools.