Teacher events
We offer training courses, events and other learning opportunities for teachers and learning professionals.
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Training courses and events
Please see below for details of our next teachers’ event.
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Teachers’ CPD Session: Bring history to life with Miss Cranston’s Classroom
Location: Mackintosh at the Willow, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Dates: Monday 1 September 2025
Time: 4–5.15pm
Join us for a unique CPD opportunity that brings learning to life through Living History. Hosted at the iconic Mackintosh at the Willow, this hands-on session introduces you to Miss Cranston’s Classroom – a brand-new immersive learning experience designed for P4–P7 pupils – supporting learning across Social Studies, Literacy, Numeracy and Expressive Arts, while also encouraging teamwork, confidence and creativity.
The CPD session allows you to step into the shoes of your pupils and take part in the experience yourself. You’ll meet Miss Kate Cranston, the formidable and inspiring Glasgow businesswoman behind the historic tea rooms, and find out what your learners can expect when they visit her 1903 training classroom.
During the session, you will:
- Take part in an immersive taster of Miss Cranston’s Classroom, just like your pupils would
- Explore the only remaining Mackintosh-designed tea room in the world, with cross-curricular links covering Social Studies, Literacy, Numeracy and Expressive Arts
- Learn how the experience supports CfE outcomes, active learning and creativity in the classroom
- Gain practical ideas and resources to extend the learning back at school – including Mackintosh-style stencilling
- Network with fellow teachers and share ideas over a cake and cup of tea (of course!)
Why attend?
- Discover a ready-to-book experience that engages learners with local heritage and Scottish identity
- See first-hand how Living History can boost confidence, critical thinking and creativity in your classroom
- Leave with practical takeaways and inspiration for topic work, interdisciplinary learning, and more
Whether you’re planning a class visit, building a topic around Victorian Scotland, or just keen to try something new, this is a fun, relaxed way to learn more and get inspired.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
