Learning through the lens of London

Explore our library of London-inspired articles - find creative activities, lesson ideas, and engaging ways to bring the curriculum alive through the city’s rich history and culture.

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  • Monday February 2nd 2026
  • Creative & Cross Curricular, Topical Teaching, Activities & Teaching Ideas

London Stories, Building Storytelling Skills

If London were a book, what story would it tell? From its bustling streets and iconic landmarks to its hidden histories and quirky attractions, the capital is packed with inspiration for National Storytelling Week and beyond.

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  • Thursday November 13th 2025
  • London skyline, KS2 Curriculum, teaching ideas, teacher resources

How London can spark cross-curricular learning in KS2

With its breadth of history, diversity and cultural capital, London can be an invaluable resource for KS2 teachers looking to excite students with a cross-curricular theme.

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  • Wednesday January 8th 2025
  • cultural captial, social wellbeing, cross-curricular learning

The cultural capital

Using London as a lens for learning can help bring abstract concepts to life and leave students feeling connected to the world around them.

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  • Wednesday December 4th 2024
  • educational visits, school trip ideas, school trips to London

10 top tips for planning the ultimate school trip in London

London offers endless itineraries to suit any learning objective. But with so much to choose from and to think about, how can you go about booking the ultimate school trip?

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  • Tuesday December 3rd 2024
  • teacher resources, teaching ideas, lesson planning

London, the ultimate living classroom

With its unparalleled mix of history, culture and community, the UK’s vibrant capital city creates a learning resource like no other.

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