ARLT Summer School 2026 - The Classics Library

Registration is now open!

The 103rd ARLT Summer School will take place at Giggleswick School from Monday 27th July – Thursday 30th July, directed by Jessica Dixon and Joanna Johnson.

INSET FOR CLASSICS TEACHERS

What is the ARLT Summer School for Classics teachers?

The ARLT Summer School for Classics teachers is a residential CPD course and networking event that brings together teachers at all stages of their careers. Every year, practising teachers, PGCE students, prospective teachers, and experienced retired teachers meet to celebrate their love for Latin, Greek, and all things Classics.

Where will the 2026 Summer School take place?

Giggleswick School is a boarding and day school set on the border of the glorious Yorkshire Dales. The school is a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk from Settle train station and for those driving it is just off the A65.

Accommodation is available for residential guests in single rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There will also be the opportunity to use the tennis courts.

What does the programme include?

Lectures
Practical workshops: language tuition, spoken Latin, set texts, Roman crafts, teaching and learning training, and more
Networking opportunities, including entertainment and an optional Latin-speaking table during meals.

Is it only for Latin, or is it suitable for those focusing on Classical Civilisation and Ancient History?

You do not need to know or be teaching Latin and Greek to get the most out of the summer school. There are plenty of option groups focused on Classical Civilisation and pedagogy.

The venue:

Giggleswick School

Speakers to include:

Dr Bev Back	Leeds	‘Not Like Us’: Teaching Catullan invective through Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Prof Hugh Bowden	KCL	Alexander the Great (title TBC)
Dr John Holton	Newcastle	Building a Ptolemaic Royal State in Egypt and Beyond
Bronwen Riley	Author	Life on Hadrian’s Wall (title TBC)
Gráinne Cassidy	CA	GCSE Qualification Reform (Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation)

OPTION GROUPS

Option groups are workshop-style sessions delivered by teachers for teachers. There is a choice of language, literature, Classical Civilisation and History options.

The cost

should be met from your school’s INSET budget
is reduced for PGCE students
is reduced for those attending for the first time
includes membership of the ARLT until 31st December 2029

NB Other bursaries are available on application to our treasurer, Jessica Dixon at treasurer@arlt.co.uk – please see note below*

The price per person for residents includes tuition, full board and accommodation.

Full price	£240
PGCE student	£120
First-time attendee	£140
OG leaders	£140
Bursary	£140
OG leader + bursary	£90
Non-residential	£175
Daily rate	£55

* Classics for All will cover the cost of 2nd class train travel for one teacher per school, (or mileage @ 45p per mile) up to a maximum of £100 per person, subject to a few conditions: 

Recipients must be teaching in the state sector.
Recipients should be currently teaching or looking to introduce a Classical subject to their schools either on timetable or as a club/elective.
Classics for All will require completion of a short feedback form after the event (separate to any feedback requested by conference organisers)
Costs will only be paid for those who attend on the day.
All expenses claims must be submitted by 10 days after the event
Expenses will not be paid until after the event.

Applications should be made through: Classics for All CPD travel bursary request – 2026 – Fill in form

Please fill in the registration form below by July 4th to save your space with a £50 deposit.

NB: All payments are only fully refundable up to June 30th, 2026. Once registered, you will receive details to complete payment, which is due in full by 28th June. This should be paid directly to the ARLT bank account.

ARLT is very grateful for the ongoing financial support from the Classical Association, which generously funds our bursaries for our Summer School. ARLT Registered Charity no. 275052