https://www.geography.org.uk/GA-Annual-Conference-and-Exhibition Well, there was certainly a real buzz in the air at the Geographical Association’s Annual Conference, this year held in its home city of Sheffield and celebrating its 125th anniversary. The early start and late finish, plus delayed train travel, was worth it to interact with like-minded people, feel inspired and revitalised about teaching geography and gain many new …
Regional Primary History Conference (Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester)
'Planning a history curriculum to ensure continuity and progression from EYFS to Year 6.'
It was great to see David Weatherly again. David is a School Improvement Advisor with many years experience as an accomplished teacher and has an international reputation for being an inspiring trainer. Whether working with teachers in schools or at CPD events, he always provides practical and achievable approaches to increasing the engagement and outcomes of pupils. He writes learning …
Twilight training session: Minerva Primary Academy, Bristol
'Exploring global learning within the context of the new National Curriculum for geography.'
Well, it was a new school for me today (Minerva Primary Academy in Bristol: http://minervapa.org.uk/), and what a warm welcome I received! On occasions, I do venture beyond the county of Gloucestershire, especially where schools are part of a multi-academy trust and my influence can have an impact on many teachers and learners. The theme of this afternoon’s CPD event was …
‘Let’s go on an awesome, Arctic adventure!’ (yet again)
Longney C of E Primary Academy, Gloucestershire
I was really looking forward to visiting Longney C of E Primary Academy again on Friday 29th September 2017. Over the years, I have had much contact with staff and pupils at the school, whether it be supporting their former Geography Subject Leader with curriculum development, fieldwork/’taking learning outside the classroom’, Frederick Soddy Trust Award and Primary Geography Quality Mark …