Geographical Association

How does geography equip young people to engage with an increasingly complex world?

Hear directly from the next generation of geographers. An A-level student, an undergraduate, and a future teacher share how the subject builds critical thinking, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose.

Read the full article on the GA blog: https://the-ga.org/4xAKmz1

When students struggle with physical geography six-mark questions at GCSE, it is rarely just an isolated revision problem.

It is usually a systemic symptom linked to Key Stage 3 curriculum sequencing, early literacy instruction, or cumulative assessment gaps.

Rather than firefighting in real-time with emergency revision sessions, true subject leadership means taking a step back to reshape the system.

The GA Subject Leader Development Programme gives middle leaders the theoretical and practical frameworks to diagnose these root causes and effect genuine, long-term curriculum change.

Book your place: https://the-ga.org/4v01ahk

Looking for inspiration for your department's outdoor learning plans? Real-world examples from fellow geography educators show just how impactful and varied festival activities can be.

During our previous campaigns, Year 12 students at Croxley Danes School in Rickmansworth viewed Old Harry at sunrise, capturing coastal landscapes. Meanwhile, students from Kirkbie Kendal School in Cumbria explored their local area to investigate the carbon content of trees. Explore our full archive of case studies, presentation slides, and partner resources online.

Join us for NFF: https://the-ga.org/4tCizeE

Are we positioning pupils outside the environment or as part of it?

In the Summer issue of Primary Geography, Helen Clarke and Sharon Witt present an alternative perspective on geographical citizenship.

Moving beyond traditional stewardship, they look at pupils as placelings who learn through sensory immersion in more-than-human worlds.

By encouraging children to be truly alive in place, relational fieldwork fosters a collaborative, ethical connection to local landscapes.

This article is available exclusively to subscribers of the journal. Become a GA member today to gain full access: https://the-ga.org/3SgX5Xw

With the 2026 World Cup underway, how can you use the tournament to inspire your geography lessons?

Writing for Tes magazine, GA Chief Executive Steve Brace shares three practical ideas for key stages 2 and 3.

This article offers an excellent framework for your summer curriculum planning.

Read the full piece online now to enhance your classroom activities: https://the-ga.org/3S5bpm3

Passionate about geography?

The GA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027 takes place at Sheffield College from 6 to 8 April 2027.

The session proposal window is now open until 31 August 2026.

Share your classroom insights, contribute to the theme, and submit your session proposal today: https://the-ga.org/3SwM7xb

Can geography act as the natural glue for sustainability education?

In the Summer issue of Primary Geography, Leanne Chorekdjian-Jojaghaian shares how Kingsbury Green Primary School used the UN Sustainable Development Goals to embed sustainability across the curriculum.

By layering global goals onto existing topics, they boosted pupil agency through audits and habitat creation without increasing staff workload.

This article is free only to GA members who have subscribed to receive Primary Geography.

Join today to read the full case study: https://the-ga.org/4fKy6pr

There are just a few weeks left for your students to enter the annual GA Model Making Competition.

We want to see creative, research-informed 3D models exploring our 2026 theme: Fragile Environments.

Make sure your school submits all entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline: https://the-ga.org/4dgFw1Z

Join us for the inaugural PTI Geography Symposium on 9 and 10 July 2026. Partnering with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and The PTI, this event empowers teachers to champion a challenging and enriching curriculum.

Attendees will gain fresh insights through expert talks and workshops on fieldwork, everyday geographies and supra-curricular concepts.

Book your place here: https://the-ga.org/4cHRUYn

How can we use poetry to bring personal geographies to life?

In the Summer issue of Primary Geography, Michael Rosen, Anjali Patel, and Ben Ballin share findings from an inspiring project with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education.

Rather than jumping straight to core knowledge, it explores how starting with an emotional connection to places helps pupils find an authentic voice. From mapping childhood journeys to creating story-mapped PowerPoints, poetry proved a powerful ally to geographical enquiry.

Please note that this article is free only to GA members who have subscribed to receive Primary Geography. Read the full piece here: https://the-ga.org/4fKy6pr