Secondary schools
The National Gallery offers a range of schemes and resources to help secondary schools make the most of the paintings, both in the Gallery and in the classroom. The Gallery also offers CPD courses for secondary 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
Articulate
The National Gallery works with award winning authors, poets, scriptwriters and journalists to develop literacy work with secondary schools. Using National Gallery paintings as inspiration, authors run masterclasses for schools in the London boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Brent.
Participating authors include Jacqueline Wilson, Beverley Naidoo and the poet John Hegley. Videos of the classes and examples of the pupils' work are available online.
Free teachers' resources
Find out how you can incorporate a National Gallery painting into your lessons. Use our teachers' resources for inspiration.
Continuing Professional Development
The Gallery offers a programme of continuous professional development for secondary teachers.
Twilights for Art and History of Art Teachers
These informal evenings complement temporary exhibitions. They include an illustrated talk and discussion; a chance to exchange ideas and opinions with other teachers over wine and nibbles; and exhibition entry.
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 ITE website
Items in the shop
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Shop online for art-related books, DVDs and prints
See also
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Plan a day out for your school
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Masterclasses with award-winning writers
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Supporting creativity in the classroom: secondary and primary ITE
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Resources and courses for higher education students
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Evening events for Art and History of Art Teachers
