Learn

We’re a popular site therefore, we ask that all schools book in advance with the learning team:

• Accompanying Teachers/adults are free
• Self-Led groups £7 per student (under 18’s)
• Self-Led groups £8 per student (over 18’s)
• Workshops £9 per student (minimum charge £170, under 18’s)
• Workshops £10 per student (minimum charge £170, over 18’s)

This includes entry into all exhibitions and permanent collections. Please refer to the teacher’s pack for more information about each workshop.

All school visits, including self-guided visits, must be booked in advance. Please contact:  Email: learning@comptonverney.org.uk or phone: 01926 645552

When making a booking please let us know:

• The name and address of the school
• Contact details
• The size of the group and ages of students
• What programme you would like to do
• A range of possible dates for your visit
• Payment or invoice details
• Please inform us of any students with special educational needs, disabilities, allergies and additional requirements when making your booking.
• Once you have selected a date for your visit, you will receive a booking form and invoice.

• Programmes will be led by a member of the Learning Team, who will be responsible for the delivery of activities. We cannot lead workshops or tours without a teacher present.
• Children 12 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The supervising adult must be over the age of 18.
• School staff are responsible for the supervision and behaviour of students at all times. In the event of inappropriate behaviour from students or staff, where Compton Verney staff consider themselves, the public or the artworks to be at risk, we reserve the right to stop activities and, if necessary, ask the school to leave. The school will still be liable for payment in full for the day.
• Schools are responsible for any school equipment brought to site; Compton Verney is not liable for any loss, damage or theft of any equipment belonging to the school.

Gallery Conduct

• Students are welcome to bring dry sketching materials and sketch books to record their observations in the gallery.
• Please do not touch the art work.
• No flash photography.
• Food or drink are not allowed in the galleries.
• Large backpacks cannot be taken into the galleries, free lockers are provided in the cloakroom/learning room.

Safeguarding

Compton Verney has a Safeguarding policy which provides protection for all children and adults-at-risk using the site, and guidance for staff in the event they suspect there is a risk or actual experience of harm. In the event of an incident involving a school or college, Compton Verney’s Designated Safeguarding Officer will liaise with the Safeguarding lead from that organisation, at which point the Safeguarding policy of the school or college will take precedent

Payment Policy

• You will need to confirm your final numbers with us 14 days before your visit.
• Payment is required no later than 14 days before your visit.
• Any alterations to the number of students visiting should be made at least 14 days prior to your visit. We reserve the right not to refund alterations made within 14 days of the visit
• Additional students on the day will be required to pay entry

Cancellations Policy

• Cancellations made within 14 days of the date of your visit will incur the minimum charge
• Please be aware that due to Compton Verney’s unique setting, we have a severe weather policy in place. In the event of severe weather or limited access to the site, we reserve the right to close the site at short notice, including on the day of scheduled opening, in order to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff. We will inform all designated persons as soon as this decision has been made and school visits will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Compton Verney cannot be held responsible for any cancellation costs incurred