Key Stage 1
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The National Portrait Gallery works with primary school groups in exciting and innovative ways. Our onsite gallery sessions and workshops respond to the requirements of the National Curriculum. We also provide free CPD for teachers.
This information is aimed at assisting teachers to plan trips for their classes, and may be useful to communicate the educational purposes of the visit to parents and school governors.
Programmes are free of charge and all materials are provided. Sessions usually last up to 1½ hours and are facilitated by experienced freelance staff. We recommend a pre-visit to see the galleries you will be using.
Key Stage 1 - Art
Hands-on practical ready-made and tailor-made sessions for Years 1 and 2 draw links between our Collection and pupils’ own artwork.
Key Stage 1 - History
From discussions and story telling to active participation in role play, all KS1 sessions bring portraits to life in imaginative ways.
