Classroom sessions by the Chartwell team

School children drawing

Reinforce your classroom work with our creative learning sessions. Explore the life of Winston Churchill, and the importance of Chartwell, in an engaging and hands-on workshop. Our learning sessions are offered free of charge to schools within a 10 mile radius of Chartwell, but in some circumstances we can travel up to an hour.

We come to you - for free

All our learning sessions are free of charge and we'll even come to your school. All you have to do is choose what learning session you want and it couldn't be easier to organise.

We travel to schools within a 10 mile radius of Chartwell (TN16 1PS) but in some cases we can travel up to an hour.

 

For more details and to book please contact our Learning Officer on: learning.chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01732 861140. A booking form can be downloaded here.

Due to restricted indoor space at Chartwell, we are unable to offer these sessions at the property.

Primary learning

We offer both KS1 and KS2 sessions which explore Churchill as an Artist, a Leader and a Local figure.

These sessions are planned to match outcomes for the KS1 Important People and KS2 Local History units as well as Art, PHSE, Citizenship and English links.

Primary learning sessions

The statue of Winston and Clementine Churchill at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Churchill the leader (PHSE, English and History)

Using drama and role play we will explore the qualities that make a successful leader. For KS2 pupils we will look at creating our own persuasive speeches.

The studio at Chartwell

Churchill the artist (Art and PSHE)

Learn how art helped Churchill through difficult times in his life. Pupils will explore the places that are special to them and have a go at their own landscape paintings.

The south front view of the house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Churchill's Chartwell (History)

Who was Churchill? Where is Chartwell? Why are they important? Pupils will explore these questions, putting their historical skills to the test to find their own answers.

Secondary & further education


We are currently working with local schools to develop sessions and resources.

We'd love to hear your ideas and thoughts. If you’d like to be involved please get in touch with our learning team.

Home-educators

Our learning sessions aren't restricted to the classroom. If you’d like to book a session for your home-educator network please get in touch with our learning team.

 

Children standing on a bridge at Chartwell Kent
Chartwell   Kent

School visits to Chartwell

Bring your school along to Chartwell to discover the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. Find out what we have to offer and how to book your school visit.

Plan your school visit to Chartwell