This year, things will be slightly different. It is proposed to collaborate with local Teaching School Hubs, universities and the Gloucestershire Research School to offer a series of six events, held in situ at various venues or virtually, throughout the academic year. Not only are a number of fantastic guest speakers booked already, but a day at a local Field …
One for teachers before the end of Term 2
Another GlosGeog event before the end of Term 2, but this time aimed at teachers. We were very lucky to be able to secure Dr Rebecca Kitchen, Head of Professional Development at the Geographical Association (GA), to update us about Ofsted’s EIF and the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), contemplating what it means for geography. Becky had delivered an in …
Virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting (1)
Time for our first virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting of this academic year. On board this morning were representatives from around 30 schools across England, some familiar faces alongside a few newbies, with others accessing the recording at a later date due to staff sickness, lack of cover, etc. After formally welcoming everyone and introducing myself, I …
Will you be there, either in person or virtually? (Primary Humanities Network meeting: Term 2)
Just a few of the ‘concluding comments’ from our last virtual Primary Humanities Network meeting: Such a fruitful and beneficial course for busy Subject Leaders. A really efficient and effective way of keeping up-to-date with all the latest resources; Ofsted news and subject association guidance. Emma is a wonderful source of humanities knowledge and her courses are structured to enable …
Will you be there? (Next virtual Primary Humanities Network meeting: Term 1, 2021-2022)
‘It is helpful if teachers evaluate how secure pupils’ prior learning is in order to plan lessons. They need to know what difficulties pupils may face. Teachers need to appreciate any misconceptions that pupils have as well as any gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Findings from assessments inform teachers about how to adapt their teaching appropriately and build on what pupils …
Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network meeting
Well, I have finally succeeded in establishing a Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network for Gloucestershire! Following interest and demand from several schools/individuals, I decided to invest some time and energy into setting up a group once my recent stint back in the classroom had drawn to a close and full-time freelancing activities resumed. Whilst I will coordinate and steer each …
Regional Primary Geography Conference, Gloucestershire
I cannot believe that a year has gone by since the last Regional Primary Geography Conference. It was lovely to see some familiar faces, as well as a few news ones, who have been assigned or have volunteered to take on board the Geography/Humanities Subject Leader role within their schools. David Weatherly and I have regular contact by e-mail or …