Museum of London - London Wall

About the learning programme for special & hospital schools, & SEN units

All sessions run by the Museum are FREE. We offer a range of interactive and inspirational National Curriculum linked sessions.

A visit to the Museum of London or the Museum of London Docklands or a session at your school can support and inspire learning across the curriculum - in Literacy, Geography, Citizenship and Art, as well as History. The session leaders are experienced at facilitating sessions for different age groups, abilities and needs.

Sessions are tailored to meet the learning needs of your pupils and are suitable for all ages. Supporting resource materials are available to help you prepare for and follow up a session.

We offer an extensive range of Museum-based sessions, 'At your school' outreach visits and 'School and Museum projects'.

Opportunities include:

• half-day workshops at your school or at the Museum of London or the Museum of London Docklands
• a visit to your school followed by a Museum visit
• 4- 5 week projects at your school including a Museum visit.

The sessions include:

• drama, storytelling and theatre performances 
• object handling and replica costume
• art workshops
• interactive gallery workshops.

Making the most of your visit

Museum-based visits

• An adult to pupil ratio of at least 1:5 is recommended.
• A planning visit by teachers is strongly encouraged. The SEN Programme Manager is happy to discuss your planning with you.
• You are responsible for the group and an adult must remain with your pupils at all times.
• The maximum number of pupils per group is 15 for object handling and art workshops, 25 for all other sessions.

At your school

• At least two adults should be present during school-based sessions.
• The earliest morning start time is 10.30am. The earliest afternoon start time is 1.30pm. We will work with you to ensure the session fits in with school break times.
• We are happy to run single sessions or to come to a school for a whole day and offer two or more sessions for different classes/year groups. Please discuss this with the SEN Programme Manager when making a booking.
• The maximum number of pupils per group is 15 for object handling and art workshops, and 25 for all other sessions.

Teacher and pupil feedback

‘A wonderful session. The children got lots of pleasure from looking at and trying on the costumes.’ Hospital school teacher, Whipp’s Cross Hospital.

‘All staff we met were professional, helpful and friendly.’ SEN teacher, Cambridge School.

‘Thank you for coming to my school.  What I liked best was dressing up.  It was interesting and fun.’ SEN pupil, Meadow High School.

‘Excellent as always. Coming out to us is always appreciated and so valuable to our sick children.’ Hospital school teacher, Queen’s Hospital.

‘Thanks so much for making our visit a real success! The students had a great time and your staff worked so hard to make the activities just right for them and really inspirational. They have come back to school full of what they have seen and learnt.’ SEN teacher, Belvue School.