The call for papers is still open for the GA's Annual Conference next year.😁 Don't wait until the last minute to send your proposal. This proposal window is open until 31 August. Propose a session here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers
Geographical Association
@geographicalassoc.bsky.social
The subject association for all teachers of geography. We support the study and enjoyment of geography in primary and secondary schools.
In the recent article on GA Blog, Jon Cannell explains that storytelling is a powerful way to teach geography because it engages pupils and connects learning to familiar places and experiences. Read the article for free here: the-ga.org/4agwVte
I am really looking forward to the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social conference. My Y9 classes have been using sustainability stools to decide how sustainable it is to modernise salt mining in Ethiopia. I'll be sharing how I have used these throughout our curriculum in my session.
Enjoyed talking to the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social about my book. "On the Backs of Others: Rethinking the History of British Geographical Exploration." You can listen to the full podcast here: geography.org.uk/resources/ge...
GeogPod - the GA's podcast series
GeogPod is the Geographical Association's podcast. Each episode, our host John Lyon will chat to a guest from within the Geography community
geography.org.uk
Using the GA Initial Teacher Education webpages to support professional reflection and conversations with novice teachers Vicki Pountney reflects on how to use the Initial Teacher Education webpages as GTEs to support novice teachers and their mentors.
Using the GA Initial Teacher Education webpages to support professional reflection and conversations with novice teachers
Vicki Pountney reflects on how to use the Initial Teacher Education webpages as GTEs to support novice teachers and their mentors.
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Geography Makes A Difference! You can now book your tickets for GAConf26 on the GA website. Book your second release tickets now before the price goes up in January: the-ga.org/GAConf26
.@totalgeography.bsky.social Extremely pleased to see this published to celebrate GL29! If you have not watched, catch up now! www.youtube.com/@geoglive882... @primageographer.bsky.social @sharonwitt17.bsky.social @geographicalassoc.bsky.social ga-blog.org/2025/12/15/d...
Enquiry at the margins: where is the ‘geography’ in geography teaching job advertisements? Scott Newson looks at geography teaching job advertisements: what they're asking for, and how to find passionate teachers using key terms.
Enquiry at the margins: where is the ‘geography’ in geography teaching job advertisements?
Scott Newson looks at geography teaching job advertisements: what they're asking for, and how to find passionate teachers using key terms.
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Congratulations to the students and teachers at Churchill Academy and Sixth Form who sent two teams to compete at the Geographical Association Worldwide Quiz, held at Bristol University on Wednesday. Well-done! 🎉🎉
I’m really keen to have these difficult conversations as part of my ‘Geography makes a Difference’ theme. How can growing up in poverty put obstacles in the way of students studying geography? How can studying geography enrich these students’ lives? @geographicalassoc.bsky.social
Alom Shaha@alomshaha.bsky.social · 10mo agoMy experience of working in various fields is that people are perfectly happy to do “diversity and inclusion” which involves minorities but really struggle to get to grips with how being poor affects things. Acknowledging the existence of poverty seems to make most middle class people uncomfortable.
The Autumn issue of the GA's termly journals are now available. These issues are free to members who have subscribed to receive them and non members can access these journals at a price. Find the new issues here: the-ga.org/4mN58Fg
Yes folks it's flood action week #FloodActionWeek @geographicalassoc.bsky.social
Geographical Association@geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 10mo ago5 things to do during Flood Action Week Check out the 5 things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood. Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
Which aspects of #Geography have improved/or not since 1990? This @geographicalassoc.bsky.social review, by Dr John Hopkin, of draws on @ofstednews.bsky.social inspection evidence over 30 years to highlight change, challenge & continuity within geography. Read ⤵️ geography.org.uk/standards-in...
Standards in school geography, 1991–2023 - Geographical Association
The new GA Research Report considers findings from a series of Ofsted reports on standards in school geography going back to the 1990s...
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Primary & secondary #geographyteachers do use #FloodActionWeek to see if your school faces flood risk & check @departmentforedu.bsky.social advice & guidance & @geographicalassoc.bsky.social worked with EA to publish flood risk SOW for primary & secondary geog. ⤵️ geography.org.uk/flood-risk-a...
Flood Risk – a natural hazard facing many schools - Geographical Association
To raise awareness for Flood Action Week the GA and Environment Agency have developed a range of free resources about flooding...
geography.org.uk
Excellent work here from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social drawing together the lessons from the Ofsted subject reports into geography. A lot here for teachers and leaders to take away and reflect on. geography.org.uk/standards-in...
Standards in school geography, 1991–2023 - Geographical Association
The new GA Research Report considers findings from a series of Ofsted reports on standards in school geography going back to the 1990s...
geography.org.uk
5 things to do during Flood Action Week Check out the 5 things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood. Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
Looking for professional support as a primary teacher for your geography class? Below are the CDP events that the GA has lined up to enhance the quality of geography teaching for primary teachers. Click this link to learn more about the courses: the-ga.org/CPDevents
Flood Action Week 13–17 Oct raises awareness & supports communities at risk of flooding. ~6.3M homes & businesses face flood risk & many unaware/unprepared @geographicalassoc.bsky.social working with @environmentagency.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy to raise flood awareness geography.org.uk/flood-action...
Flood Action Week 2025 - Geographical Association
To raise awareness for Flood Action Week the GA and Environment Agency have developed a range of free resources about flooding...
geography.org.uk
If you're a #geographyteacher check out our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke's article in the latest @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Teaching Geography Autumn issue on #inclusive and #accessible #fieldwork
Thank you Maya Chukujama for blog for @geographicalassoc.bsky.social on positive impact of her training "I’m excited to keep growing, learning, immersing myself in the geography teacher community & inspiring young people to explore the incredible world around them" ga-blog.org/2025/09/22/t...
Thanks @alanparkinson.bsky.social 's blog on @geographicalassoc.bsky.social work, + others: "Geography is curriculum heartland for climate edu, sustainability & green skills. Its distinctive approach focuses on interactions between people & environment" livinggeography.blogspot.com/2025/09/clim...
Climate Change in the Curriculum
The Geographical Association has worked with the Council for Subject Associations, UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Educa...
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Ark Tindal Primary Academy are delighted to announce that we have gained the Silver Primary Geography Quality Mark award! @arktindal.bsky.social @geographicalassoc.bsky.social
Loved my first session with my geography trainees last week. Some brilliant freebies for them from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social, brand new subject knowledge booklets I worked on last year, and new handouts to reduce their cognitive load. Fridays are the best 👌
A new @geographicalassoc.bsky.social blog on Place based pedagogy for primary geography & history Steph Jach and Jen Huntsley @yorkstjohn.bsky.social ITT Read more in below ga-blog.org/2025/09/12/b...
Building belonging: Place-based pedagogy to connect geography and history - The GA Blog
Steph Jach and Jen Huntsley from York St John University explore place-based pedagogy, belonging, and connecting geography and history...
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Delighted to contribute to TES piece on non specialists "The @geographicalassoc.bsky.social said, the ideal would be for all geography lessons to be taught by passionate & expert subject-specialist geography teachers - who can bring the subject to life for their pupils. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Year 7s commonly taught by non-specialist teachers
Some 36 per cent of secondary teachers report that a non-specialist is teaching children who have just moved up to their school, a Teacher Tapp poll for Tes shows
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Looking forward to catching up with @geographicalassoc.bsky.social colleagues for Education Group meeting today
#geographyteachers the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social comments on non-specialists teaching at KS3 covered in TES piece - see link. + info on the GA’s Geography Subject Specialist Scholarship programme supporting trainees & teachers without 1st degree in geog geography.org.uk/which-year-g...
Which year groups are commonly taught by non-specialist teachers? - Geographical Association
Our Chief Executive, Steve Brace, has contributed to a TES article on which year groups are commonly taught by non-specialist teachers...
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