Primary schools

The National Gallery offers a range of schemes and resources to help primary schools make the most of the paintings, both in the Gallery and in the classroom. The Gallery also offers CPD training for primary teachers.

Free talks and tours

You can book a free talk tailored to the needs of your group. We also offer sessions for students with special needs.

Find out more about Talking Paintings

Take One Picture

Each year the National Gallery's Take One Picture scheme focuses on a painting from the Collection to inspire cross-curricular work in primary classrooms.

Paintings can be used for work in literacy, numeracy, ICT, science, history, art and design, craft, design and technology, and PSHEE and citizenship.

Each year the Gallery displays a selection of schools' work in the Take One Picture exhibition. Find out how to get involved, or explore the free resources:

Visit the Take One Picture website

Free teachers' resources

Find out more how you can incorporate a National Gallery painting into your lessons. Use our teachers' resources for inspiration.

View teachers' resources

Continuing Professional Development

The Gallery offers a programme of continuing professional development for primary teachers.

See the course programme

Initial Teacher Education

The National Gallery offers specialist lectures, tours and study days for ITE students. The Gallery also works with several colleges to provide placements for trainee teachers.

Find out more on the National Gallery ITE website