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Primary National Conference

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Historical Association

Jointly presented by the Geographical Association and the Historical Association

Central London: Tuesday 8 June 2010
Manchester: Tuesday 15 June 2010

Would you like the opportunity to think creatively about your geography and history teaching and how this can support learning across the wider curriculum? Are you enthusiastic about developing primary geography and history and keen to be part of a growing initiative that wants to inspire all young people? If so, then this is the one-day conference for you!

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Programme

09:00-09:30 Coffee and registration
09:30-11:00 Workshops
11:00-11:15 Refreshment break
11:15-12:45 Workshops
12:45-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:00 Workshops
15:00-15:30 Keynote/Plenary
15:30 Close

Detailed information about Workshops will be added soon.

Delegate Feedback

'Lots of fantastic ideas that I can directly input into the classroom'

'I can't wait to develop the curriculum'

'Thoroughly enjoyable sessions and very thought-provoking'

Booking

Registration fees include lunch, refreshments and a USB stick of resources.

GA Member: Manchester - £150, London - £170
GA Student Member: Manchester - £60, London - £80
Non-member: Manchester - £210, London - £230

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GA/HA members save £60 on booking fees and GA/HA student members save £150! If you're not a member of the GA, why not join today and get a year's membership and your conference registration for less than the non-members' price?

There are a limited number of student places, so book now to avoid disappointment!

If you have any queries, please contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley on 0114 296 0088.

Primary Geography Handbook CD Offer for GA Members

This acclaimed resource for primary schools is now available on a CD of fully searchable, printable PDFs priced £9.99/£4.99 (GA members). All course delegates who are members of the GA will receive a copy of the Primary Geography Handbook on CD absolutely free!

Exhibiting

Requests to exhibit at these conferences will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to venue capacity. The cost for exhibiting is £170 + VAT. We will also accept a limited number of delegate pack inserts, price £50 + VAT.

Please contact Lucy Oxley for further information.

More Primary CPD

You may be interested our Quality Geography Conferences taking place in March which are suitable for KS1, 2 and 3, and focus on the GA's Quality Mark scheme. The GA Annual Conference which will be held in Derby from 8-10 April will also feature a wide range of primary-focused workshops and lectures.

Keep an eye on the GA website for future primary CPD opportunities. In the meantime, head over to the Geography Champions Ning for primary networking and training opportunities in your local area.

Resources

A selection of materials from the 2009 Primary National Conference are available to download free:

Young Geographers Matter - Simon Catling (674k)

note: this file requires Microsoft Powerpoint.

Sounds Geographical - Arthur Kelly (1.1M)

note: this file requires Microsoft Powerpoint.

Mapping Everyday Geographies - Paula Owens (1.3M)

note: this file requires Microsoft Powerpoint.

How the PGQM can support you to enhance the quality of Geography in your school (3.5M)

note: this file requires Microsoft Powerpoint.

PGQM - Silver Level Characteristics (73k)

note: this file requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you do not have this you can get it free from the Adobe website.

 

(Updated 05.01.09)

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