Geographical Association

This plan develops ideas initiated by the GA's President, Honorary Treasurer and Chief Executive in response to the question: 'What kind of GA do we want and need?' It has evolved over a year of discussions by the Governing Body, the Presidents' Group, the Education Committee and the annual Association at Work Day. It attempts to say what the GA may become and to formulate a strategic development plan for the next five years – our vision, priorities and strategic direction.

The overarching strategic objective of the GA is

'... to further geographical knowledge and understanding through education'.

The following strategic purposes of the GA will serve this main objective:

• to promote and support the learning and teaching of geography in schools and other settings
• to demonstrate the value of geographical understanding in education
• to develop the role of the GA in serving the professional needs of all teachers of geography
• to increase awareness of the benefits of membership and participation to teachers in all sectors of education.

 To fulfil the main objective, our final, overarching, strategic purpose is to:

• secure a sustainable financial future.

The GA's Strategic Development Plan is divided into the following operational components:

• Governance
• Income Profile
• Volunteers
• Branches and Networks
• Activity Profile, including:

a) Leadership in geography education

b) Membership and community engagement

c) Support and guidance

Each of the operational components of the Strategic Development Plan will be the subject of a detailed delivery plan coordinated by the group or individual indicated.

This is going to be a continuing process. There will be updates (on all the operational categories, but especially the three main activity areas) on at least an annual basis.

You can download the Plan in full below.