The National Archives Education Service

Announcing our latest video, 'Spotlight On: Wars of the Roses'.

Join Medieval Records Specialist Sean Cunningham as he explores three documents that each illuminate a critical moment in the Wars of the Roses. 🌹

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/students/videos/spotlight-on/spotlight-on-wars-of-the-roses/

🚨 In case you missed it! 🚨

‘Bringing the Voices of the Victorian Poor to the Classroom’

On Tuesday 30th June we will be supporting a FREE CPD day based on our Voices of the Victorian poor project. This event is designed to support primary and secondary teachers interested in using these letters to develop lessons and historical enquiries on 19th century topics.

Featuring talks by Professor Steven King (Nottingham Trent University) and Dr Paul Carter (The National Archives) the day will also include workshops using archival images and transcripts of letters not yet published on the website.

Register your interest now for this event at Nottingham Trent University, City Campus.

https://www.tinyurl.com/vicpoorcpdday

👑 Last remaining slots available for this FREE online workshop!

Lady Jane Grey returns to The National Archives from 29th June - 3rd July 2026.

Give your class the unique opportunity to chat to Lady Jane in person, and find out how she came to be Queen for only nine days 👑

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/nine-days-queen/

📜 Secondary schools in the North East of England this one's for you! 📜

FREE Autumn Term workshops are now available to book at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, in school or online. Sessions draw upon documents from the unique collections at The National Archives and Tyne & Wear Archives.

Bursaries available to eligible schools. First come, first served so apply now!

Find out more: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/teachers/the-national-archives-and-north-east-museums-partnership/

The National Archives and North East Museums partnership is supported by The National Archives Trust and is made possible through the generosity of Joanna & Graham Barker, the Barbour Foundation, Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg, the Bisset Trust, the Schroder Charity Trust and the Hadrian Trust.

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

Join us on Monday June 8th for our next Live Broadcast, History Mysteries: Medieval Castles (KS3)

During this FREE session we link in to your classroom direct from The National Archives as we explore the form and function of Norman Castles.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/history-mysteries-medieval-castles/

Would your school like to host a visit from a WW1 soldier this Autumn term? Our soldier, from the Post Office Rifles, is travelling the length and breadth of the UK to bring stories from the trenches into your classroom!

During this FREE session students spend time with a soldier (played by an historical actor) as he talks about his involvement in WW1 and the impact on his loved ones back at home.

Don’t miss the opportunity to book this unique actor-led workshop as he travels to your area!

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/posted-to-the-front/

This session supports schools studying Challenges to Britain and the wider world, 1901 to the present day.
Connections to the curriculum: History

The new sessions and resources are supported by the National Archives Trust and are made possible through the generosity of the Post Office Remembrance Fellowship

Just under a month until we roll out the red carpet for Lady Jane Grey!

Give your class the unique opportunity to meet her online in person with our FREE actor-led session. Find out how she came to be Queen for only nine days and what she thought about the fight for the throne.

Booking fast, but slots still available (KS 3-5). Running 29 June to 3 July

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/nine-days-queen/

One week to go!

There is still time to join us on Monday June 8th for our next Live Broadcast, History Mysteries: Medieval Castles (KS3)

During this FREE session we link in to your classroom direct from The National Archives as we explore the form and function of Norman Castles.

Get involved! Submit questions from your class, to be answered during the event:

Booking now: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/history-mysteries-medieval-castles/

Have a chat with Lady Jane Grey!

How did she come to be Queen for only nine days and what did she think about the fight for the throne?

Slots for this actor-led online workshop are still available (KS 3-5). Running 29 June to 3 July

Book now: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions/nine-days-queen/

🚨 We still have some summer term slots available for schools in the North East of England! 🚨

FREE workshops for to onsite at The Discovery Museum (Newcastle-upon-Tyne), in-school or online. Book now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-2026-north-east-schools-workshops-4805604

These workshops are supported by The National Archives Trust and is made possible through the generosity of Joanna & Graham Barker, the Barbour Foundation, Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg, the Bisset Trust, the Schroder Charity Trust and the Hadrian Trust.