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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. 

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

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Upcoming Teacher CPD and Training Events

Web assets for The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace

Exploring Diverse Histories

Join this free CPD webinar to gain practical strategies, resources, and confidence for teaching about diverse histories through the lives of the Last Princesses of the Punjab. Perfect for classroom teachers, ECTs, and trainees and history leads.

Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 15:45 - 16:45
Where: Online
Price: Free

Preview of  Elizabeth Tudor Wordless Story learning resource

Visual Literacy Skills Teacher CPD Webinar

This practical session introduces powerful picture-reading techniques for engaging students with additional needs, using Historic Royal Palaces’ ground-breaking historical wordless stories and supporting teaching resources. Perfect for classroom teachers, ECTs, and trainees.

Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
Where: Online
Price: Free

Artwork depicting Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou Courtesy of the British Library Royal 15 E. VI

Wars of the Roses A Level Teacher Residential

Apply for this free A Level teacher residential to develop your subject knowledge, engage with contemporary sources and gain practical strategies to help your students analyse evidence effectively. Ideal for teachers of A Level units on the Wars of the Roses at all stages of their career.

Date: Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 January 2027
Time: 15:00, Thursday 21 January – 16:00, Saturday 23 January
Where: Tower of London
Price: Free

The White Tower exterior at the Tower of London under a blue, partially cloudy sky. Visitors can be seen exploring the grounds beneath the tower

AQA GCSE Normans Teacher CPD Day

Sign up for this free CPD day to prepare to teach the Tower of London as an historic environment. Perfect for classroom teachers, ECTs, and trainees and history leads.

Date: Friday 5 February 2027
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Tower of London
Price: Free

People listening to a lecture on the Normans at the Tower of London

Teach the Six Queens Differently

Sign up for this free CPD day to gain practical strategies, resources, and confidence to teach the six queens differently. Perfect for classroom teachers, ECTs, and trainees and history leads.

Date: Wednesday 24 March 2027
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Where: Hampton Court Palace
Cost: Free

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)

Testimonials

"An absolutely brilliant day! Well thought out and engaging."

Participant at onsite CPD day

"Bravo! Short, informative and useful within the next few months. Exactly how online CPD should be."

Online CPD participant

“This has been the most amazing experience and I have had the opportunity to learn so much.”

Teacher residential participant