About this session
The White Tower at the Tower of London is the specified historic environment site for the AQA GCSE Normans examination in 2028. This day is intended to help teachers prepare with focused lectures, tours and workshops.
Who is it for
Teachers of AQA GCSE Normans unit
Trainee and early career history teachers
History leads
What to expect
Guided tour of the Tower of London, focused on the White Tower as an historic environment
Workshops with classroom ready strategies for using sources connected with the White Tower
Time to explore the Tower of London
Opportunity to network and discuss curriculum design with other teachers during breaks and workshops
Teachers from each participating state school will be eligible to book one complimentary 90-minute GCSE Normans learning session for their students
Curriculum links
AQA, Paper 2: Shaping the Nation, Section B: Norman England, c.1066-c.1100.
Booking information
Where and when
Friday 5 February 2027
10:00-15:00
Tower of London
Price
Free
To book
Complete the form linked below
Our AQA GCSE Normans Teacher CPD Day is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Extra resources
Learning resources
Browse curriculum-based resources for use in school and at the palaces.
The Normans
A Norman fist on Anglo-Saxon soil? Charting the arrival and influence of the Normans in England, this session focuses on analysing the Tower of London's buildings, including William the Conqueror's mighty fortress: the White Tower.
Key stage 4
Subject: History
Topics: Normans
Session Type: Depth study
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