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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What’s the best field trip you’ve ever taken a class on and what made it so memorable? #geography #geographyteacher #fieldworkfriday

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Straight to it: what’s your Year 7 starting topic this year, and why did you choose it? #geography #geographyteacher #newterm

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What’s the first thing going up on your geography classroom wall this September? #geography #geographyteacher #teacher #newterm #backtoschool

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One more week (for most) before term starts. What’s the last thing you do before your students walk back in? #newterm #teacherinstagram #geographyteacher

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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Rachel Hawke @geogenquirer.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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.

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Ed Armston-Sheret @edarmstonsheret.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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...

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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

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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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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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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

us8.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=c26a... Start the year with geography @geographicalassoc.bsky.social

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

.@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...

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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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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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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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! 🎉🎉

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Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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...

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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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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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...

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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...

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Mark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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...

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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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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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-...

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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...

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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...

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Geography at Bangor University @bugeography.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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Hina Robinson @robbogeog.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Thank you Primary Geography @geographicalassoc.bsky.social for asking me to write this article!

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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...

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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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Miss Sinha @tindalsinha.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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Rachel Hawke @geogenquirer.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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 👌

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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...

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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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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Looking forward to catching up with @geographicalassoc.bsky.social colleagues for Education Group meeting today

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#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...

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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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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

They were going for gold and they got it❤️ Congratulations to Simmondley Primary School in Glossop for receiving the Gold Primary Geography Quality Mark award!

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

A @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 'high day' is sharing news of awards of Geography Quality Marks to schools (& @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social too) Congrats to colleagues who've worked hard to provide high quality geog for their pupils (& to apply in future see⤵️) 💚🌍🎇 geography.org.uk/2025-geograp...

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2025 Geography Quality Marks - Geographical Association

Congratulations to all the schools who achieved the Primary and Secondary Geography Quality Marks, view the 2025 awardees lists...

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Update your contexts and interests to get your tailored content exactly the way you like it. Whether it be resources on coasts or urban areas or global perspectives. What you ask for is what you get. To get started, visit www.geography.org.uk and log in to your account.

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Read @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 's new President @geogmum.bsky.social blog on how Geography makes a difference: * maximizing benefits of studying geography * sharing how to make a difference through geography * & doing our best to ensure geography makes a difference? ga-blog.org/2025/09/03/g...

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Geography makes a difference

Our GA President 2025-26, Catherine Owen, tells us a bit about her background and the Presidential theme she has chosen for this year...

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Anthony Barlow @totalgeography.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Join us for our 25-26 webinars GeogLive! 28 Leadership for Sustainability www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/onl... DfE “all education settings will have nominated a sustainability lead and put in place a climate action plan” How might you connect this with curriculum? @geographicalassoc.bsky.social

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Full analysis of this year's GCSE results now available from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Inc record candidate numbers of 300,000+ entries, grade breakdowns, gender split & comparison calculators to compare a schools results to national picture. All on geography.org.uk/gcse-results...

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Looking forward to hearing Dr Charlene Rose talking about her research on Caribbean food & Birmingham's super-diversity at #RGSIBG25 . & for overview of her work (& link to her resource for #Geographyteachers) read of her blog for @geographicalassoc.bsky.social below ga-blog.org/2025/08/01/t...

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Teacher toolkit launch – Caribbean cuisine and superdiversity - The GA Blog

Charlene Rose talks about the launch of her A level geography teacher toolkit about Caribbean cuisine and superdiversity...

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Good news for geography in the GCSE results day with a record 302,000+ entries. Many congrats from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to all the young people receiving their results and we hope, whatever you go onto, that you continue to take your geography with you geography.org.uk/gcse-results...

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GCSE results analysis 2025 - Geographical Association

Congratulations to all students getting their GCSE results today, see our results analysis headlines here...

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The growth in GCSE geography 2011 - 2025. From 180,000 entries to 302,000. Many congrats from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to pupils & the work of #geographyteachers which has led to this year-on-year successful growth for the subject

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

There is especially good news for GCSE geography which has grown each year since 2011 rising from 180,000 entries to 302,000 Many congrats from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to pupils & the work of #geographyteachers which has led to this year-on-year successful growth for the subject

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

All about fieldwork? Why not propose a field visit for the GA's Conference in Sheffield next April? Take your learning outside and give yourself and other delegates the chance to explore a new place through practical, hands on techniques. Link to learn more and propose: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

What should a geography subject leader do? Where do you start? How can you engage staff? What about policies and values? Leading Primary Geography has a step-by-step approach to explain how you might begin and develop the role. Find it with 20% off, just use the code LPG20 the-ga.org/LPGPrint

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Many congratulations from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to A level students getting their results. & studying geography helps us understand the world’s complexity by revealing its people, places & environments– how they were, how they are, & how they are changing. geography.org.uk/a-level-resu...

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Many congratulations from the Geographical Association to all the A level geography students getting their results today. The GA sends it best wishes to all the young people getting their results today and we hope you will ‘take your geography with you... - Steve Brace Chief Executive

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