Professional development for teachers
Our professional development programme gives teachers access to our unique collections and supports them in developing new source based activities.
In-Service Education and Training (INSET) sessions
We are happy to arrange free in-service training days for groups of teachers and PGCE students.
These can take place at a time to suit you, with morning, afternoon or early evening sessions possible, subject to availability. The content and length of the session can be structured to suit your needs and interests.
Contact us
To view our facilities or talk about what is on offer, please get in touch.
- Telephone
- 020 8392 5365
- educationbookings@nationalarchives.gov.uk
The INSET will usually consist of an introduction to The National Archives, a tour round the reading rooms and behind the scenes, and an introduction to the education service and the resources we provide for schools.
There will be time to try out activities from the workshops on offer for the appropriate key stage, a discussion about how we use original documents with different key stages and ability levels, an introduction to videoconferencing and a demonstration of our education webpages, with time for you to explore it yourself.
You may also wish to register for a reader’s ticket, and spend extra time here in the shop, exhibition, or upstairs in the reading rooms.