Starting the New Year as we mean to go on! Despite still being virtual in nature, I thought I would still try and provide a little ‘stretch and challenge’ during the third Primary Humanities Network meeting of this academic year. After reviewing the suggestions given towards the end of our last meeting and bearing in mind the themes hitting the …
Bespoke CPD: Ward End Primary School, Birmingham
I was approached by the Assistant Head Teacher of Years 5 and 6, who is also a regular attendee of our virtual Primary Humanities Network meetings, to see if I could deliver some bespoke CPD for their Humanities Subject Leaders before the end of Term 2. Their initial request was overly ambitious for one afternoon, so it was advised that …
Having a focus on South America, biomes, global issues, such as climate change, or sustainability next term?
Very informative and educational. Informative; educational; inspiring; fun; interesting. We are geographers. Curious; fun; great; interesting; lovely. Very fun; enjoyed it a lot. Inspiring; informative; spectacular; interesting; exciting; astonishing; lots of fun. Thank you for today. It’s been very helpful. Our favourite part was the artwork. (Just some of the feedback from teachers and pupils on our last ‘amazing Amazon …
One amazing Amazon adventure!
Hover over each image to view its caption. Click on individual images to enlarge them. It was great to be able to fit in another multi-schools event before the end of Term 2. On board for this ‘amazing Amazon adventure’ were more than 300 teachers and Key Stage 2 pupils from three schools in different areas of the UK, namely St. …
One for the New Year!
Virtual Primary Humanities Network meeting (Term 3)
Just a few of the ‘concluding comments’ from those who attended our previous Primary Humanities Network meeting in ‘real time’ or accessed the recording and accompanying resources to review at later date: A jam-packed two hours of a wealth of knowledge and resources providing much food for thought! You left no stone unturned! Wow – amazing for £25. Makes it …
UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) in partnership with SWGfL, Childnet and IWF: Online Safety Live
Despite attending Online Safety Day 2021 in September, I decided to also sign up to one of the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC)’s (https://saferinternet.org.uk/) Online Safety Live events as they are always so enlightening and engaging. You can never hear enough about staying safe online. It is such a dynamic realm and really important to embrace every opportunity to stay up-to-date …
Virtual Primary Humanities Network (PHN) meeting (Term 2)
Despite offering a face-to-face and virtual option for our second Primary Humanities Network meeting of this academic year, the majority chose online or requested a link to the recording of the meeting, plus a copy of the chat feed and the accompanying resources to be sent so that they could listen to/peruse these at a more convenient time. With over …
Off travelling once again!
Virtual multi-schools event: 'What makes the Amazon so amazing?'
Hover over each image to view its caption. Click on individual images to enlarge them. Our first multi-schools event of this academic year was very aptly scheduled; just as the Amazon and deforestation were being discussed by world leaders at COP-26! On board for this ‘amazing Amazon adventure’ were more than 200 teachers and Key Stage 2 pupils from three …
Interweaving geography and history this afternoon!
Geographical Association (GA) ‘In the Know’ webinar series
This week’s ‘In the Know’ webinar took the theme of ‘Settlements’, one with strong links to history too. Word seems to have spread about our weekly webinars as our audience continues to grow, both in ‘real time’ and for listening/viewing when time allows. If you have yet to attend one of the webinars, but wish to discover more, then further …
Having a focus on South America, biomes, global issues, such as climate change, or sustainability this term?
‘An amazing, once-in-a-lifetime learning experience that will stay with the children. We have absolutely loved today!’ ‘Realisation that we can make a difference – a wonderful learning experience that means something for all our futures. We have really enjoyed today!’ ‘I have enjoyed working with my class on such important issues to do with our wonderful planet. We have been learning …