Schools and Education
Compton Verney has developed a reputation for delivering a diverse range of high-quality education programmes for primary, secondary, further and higher education, that link directly to the curriculum and examination syllabuses.
The programmes are designed to help schools and educational organisations deliver subjects in new and exciting ways, perfect for your school trip or away day. Our programmes engage students in hands-on creative activities through our exhibitions, collections, gallery and grounds to create an inspirational day.
All our programmes are delivered in our purpose built Learning Centre or Forest School site by the Learning Team; an experienced group of arts education professionals and qualified Forest School Leaders.
All our schools programmes can be adapted for students with special educational needs.
We can also design activities individually for your school to match your topic or curriculum; a separate planning charge of £130 applies for bespoke workshops.
Teachers’ packs are available to download for each project; this includes an itinerary and risk assessment.
For more information or to discuss a programme please contact the Learning Team
Email learning@comptonverney.org.uk
Tel 01926 645552
How to book a school visit
All school visits, including self-guided visits, must be booked in advance. Please contact
Email: learning@comptonverney.org.uk
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.
-You will receive a provisional booking form when you have selected a date for your visit. An invoice will be sent when you confirm your visit.
Is there a maximum group size?
Is Compton Verney accessible for disabled visitors?
How many supervising adults will we need?
For secondary students suggest for 1 adult for every 10 students.
Is there coach parking?
Coaches may not be able to park onsite, please ask your coach provider to call 01926 645500 for more details.
If anyone requires assistance from the car park to the gallery please let us know so transport can be arranged.
Where should we go when we arrive?
Will we need to bring anything for our visit?
Schools who have booked for visits that take place at the Forest School site will need appropriate clothing including waterproofs, wellington boots or walking boots, long sleeved tops and trousers or leggings.
Is there a space to eat lunch?
Are there facilities to buy food and drink?
Can school groups visit the shop?
-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 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 backpack 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
Compton Verney led workshops £170
Self – directed groups £85
Life drawing workshop £220
-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