CPD & Events
GA Annual Conference
The 2012 GA Annual Conference took place from 12-14 April at the University of Manchester. You can now view a selection of photos, complete an online evaluation form and download the full conference handbook. Look out for session materials being added to the website over the coming weeks.
Free residential course for geographers
Secondary geography teachers can now apply now for a free place on 'Science for Society: New Developments in Physical Geography', a six-day residential training course taking place from 15-20 July 2012. The course includes tuition by Southampton University, visits to the Ordnance Survey and the Met Office and a Gala Dinner at Goldsmith's Hall in London.
Curriculum making explained
Find out more about geography curriculum making including a glossary, a practical teaching example on international migration and further reading.
2011/12 GA CPD course programme
Are you a primary or secondary teacher looking for help with geography? Would you like to find out about curriculum changes? Do you need a hand planning for the year ahead? Then take part in a GA CPD course for expert advice and inspirational teaching ideas!
Improve geography in your school
The GA's new consultancy and training service provides tailored support for primary and secondary schools on a range of geographical and cross-curricular issues.
Local lectures and social events
Why not get involved with your local branch of the Geographical Association? Many branches have extensive event programmes from talks by explorers to school quizzes to cheese and wine nights!
Hot deserts
One-day training course on creative approaches to teaching and learning about hot deserts.
GA Consultants
The GA has a growing register of highly qualified and experienced consultants who can be contacted to provide specialist advice on various topics related to the teaching and learning of geography.
Geography Quality Marks
An introduction to the GA's Quality Mark scheme for primary and secondary schools and how it can provide effective CPD for you and your department.


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