Eton Connect coordinates over 1,000 cross-sector partnerships between schools, charities and other organisations working together for the benefit of children and teachers. Through research, digital resources, summer schools, visits and events, Eton Connect brings people together who are determined to provide extraordinary learning opportunities for young people.
If you work for a school or children’s organisation and would like to hear about upcoming Eton Connect activities, please sign up to the Eton Connect Network and Events Platform. By registering you will receive our e-newsletter and be able to book onto upcoming events. Please note, this is a network for teachers, school staff and education professionals. You will be asked to register in connection to your school. Your account will be reviewed and activated by a member of the Eton Connect team.
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Eton Connect Events & Activities
Eton Connect hosts and coordinates a range of free activities and events for local state-sector schools. These events include student and teacher conferences, open CPD opportunities in collaboration with CIRL, university interview preparation for local students, shared use of sports facilities, pupil visit days in Science and Student Leadership and visits to Eton’s museums. Through facilitating these events and activities at Eton College, we hope to engage our local community, supporting a culture of excitement in learning and aspiration building for young people.
Some examples of current and past events are:
Pupils Visit Days – Leadership
A day all about leadership skills for pupils of age 13-18. Pupils participate in workshops run by Eton teachers covering topics such as, Critical Thinking, Self-Leadership, Social Action and Career Education. The pupils can also practice their skills in observation and analysis in one of the College’s museums. Lunch is provided with time to meet pupils and staff from Eton. Visits can be coordinated for up to 20 pupils per group. Teachers at local UK state schools can book a visit by emailing [email protected].
The most valuable thing I learnt from the visit is, it’s not just about leading, it’s about teamwork, delegation, communication, responsibility and the importance of diversity.
Tanisha, Year 11, Upton Court Grammar School (Slough)
College Collections Visits
Local primary schools can book any of six different free activity-based sessions linked to the National Curriculum and taught in one of our three museums: Natural History Museum, Museum of Antiquities and Museum of Eton Life. Topics range from Fossils to the Victorians and more. Three of these sessions are also available as live video lessons for schools that cannot travel to Eton. Visit the College Collection’s Schools page for more details and contact [email protected] to book.
For secondary schools and sixth form colleges, teachers are welcome to book a visit for their Key Stage 5 to enrich their learning with an object-based session. You can book a session tailored to support the Key Stage 5 syllabus, have a self-guided tour of the museums and/or temporary exhibitions, or combine the two to make the most of your visit. We also run occasional A-Level study days. Visit the Collection’s Colleges and Universities page for more information and contact [email protected] to book.
It was amazing to have access to these rare documents. It gave me a deeper understanding of our historic context.
Amir, Year 12, London Academy of excellence (Stratford)
Year 6 Science Afternoons
Launched in 2022, Eton College’s Science Department hosts an afternoon of workshops in Biology, Chemistry and Physics for local Year 6 primary school pupils. In biology they investigate owl pellets to discover what the owl had been eating. In physics, after a demonstration involving marshmallows, they investigate buoyancy. While in chemistry, after donning Eton Connect lab coats, they carry out a series of chemical experiments to create different reactions, before creating glow in the dark solutions. This visit is for groups of up to 40 pupils. Teachers at local UK state schools can book a visit by emailing [email protected].
An excellent afternoon of scientific awe and wonder… The children were fascinated by each challenge and the half-an-hour sessions flew by in no time. The children loved using their hands for each stage and the whole afternoon was deeply enriching.
Mr Patmore, Lynch Hill Primary Academy (Slough)
Head Teachers and Staff Visit Days
On selected dates, Head Teachers and other staff from state-sector schools are welcome to visit Eton College to discuss partnership opportunities in digital leaning, Teaching & Leaning, research and Museum Learning. The day is designed for us to learn more about visiting schools and for teachers to hear about other educational opportunities available through Eton Connect.
Visitors are also invited to lunch with Eton staff and a tour of the College with pupils. Teachers at local UK state schools can book a visit by emailing [email protected].
It was great to be able to visit Eton College and meet all the people behind Eton Connect. It’s hard to say which part of the trip was a highlight for me. I enjoyed everything on that day.
Careers Coordinator, Drayton Manor High School (London)
Teachers’ CPD and Conferences
In collaboration with Center of Innovation of CIRL, Eton Connect hosts free talks, CPD sessions and conferences for teachers. Upcoming events are shared through the Eton Connect e-newsletter and the Eton Connect Events Platform.
Each month CIRL runs online talks from leading researchers and professionals. Subjects range from term to term, covering topics such as student wellbeing, AI for education or lesson observation and its applications.
Eton Connect and CIRL also work in partnership to host Teacher & learning Conferences at Eton College. Teachers at UK state schools can connect with CIRL by emailing [email protected].
Oxbridge Preparation
During November, any state school pupils and teachers are invited to join four free online Oxbridge preparation workshops. These workshops include, ‘What to Expect from Your Oxbridge Interview’, ‘Oxbridge Student Q&A’ and ‘Live mock interview with Oxford undergraduate’. These webinars are hosted in collaboration with Dr Joe Organ, Brasenose College, Oxford. Teachers who would like their pupils to attend should contact Eton Connect for details.
For further Oxbidge interview preparation, state schools and pupils can sign up to our free EtonX self-study course ‘University Interview Skills‘. There are five other free EtonX courses around university preparation, and many more covering a wide range of relevant topics for pupils. All EtonX courses are free for UK state schools and pupils. Please visit the EtonX website to learn more.
The EtonX University Interview Skills course will allow you to gain skills that are not only going to be useful for your university interview but in your academic life in general. Skills like critical thinking and applying your knowledge don’t stop being useful after your interview, they are the most important skills in your career.
Farida, student, University Interview Skills
If you work for a UK state school school or children’s organisation and would like to hear about upcoming Eton Connect activities, please sign up to the Eton Connect Network by emailing [email protected]. By registering you will receive our e-newsletter and be able to book onto upcoming events. Please note, this is a network for UK state school teachers, school staff and education professionals. You will need to register with your school or organisation email address.
