EY & Primary Resources
Primary Geographer - Focus on Global Learning
The Spring 2010 issue of Primary Geographer, the GA's journal for primary teachers, is now available on the GA website. Subscribers receive a print copy every term and have free online access to five years of back issues plus extra resources. A year's subscription to Primary Geographer, including all the other benefits of GA membership, starts from just £28.50 - join online today.
New Primary Curriculum Launched Online
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) has launched a new National Curriculum website. The site contains the new primary curriculum framework as well as guidance and a range of tools and case studies to support schools in designing a curriculum that meets the needs of their learners.
FREE Barnaby Bear Books
Buy any Barnaby Bear big book and get a selection of 24 little books absolutely free!
My Place, Your Place, Our Place
This new set of online CPD courses from the GA explores the relationships between identity and place by drawing on some key geographical processes and understanding. The courses link to Sustainable Schools, Every Child Matters, social cohesion and more. They have also been designed to help you gain recognition from the Teacher Learning Academy.
Primary National Conference
Would you like the opportunity to think creatively about your geography and history teaching and how this can support learning across the wider curriculum? If so, then find out more about this one-day conference jointly presented by the Geographical Association and Historical Association.
Barnaby Bear to vist all UK RSPB & WWT reserves during 2010
Find out about one of Barnaby's biggest adventures yet - a year long bicycle trip around the UK visiting every RSPB and WWT bird reserve and more than 50 eco-schools. Together with his friend Gary, they'll be raising awareness about climate change whilst supporting the RSPB, WWT and Asthma UK. You can follow their progress throughout 2010 on the Barnaby Bear website.
Geography Subject Leaders
These pages provide support for non-specialist primary geography co-ordinators and subject leaders. You'll find information and resources about your role and responsibilities, a staged plan for taking over as geography co-ordinator, tips on what should be in your subject leader's file plus book reviews, weblinks and activity ideas.
Caring for Our World
This practical illustrated guide to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for ages 4-8 will be invaluable for those who are uncertain what ESD is all about and how to teach it.
New Primary Curriculum
Ministers have announced, as part of the Children, Schools and Families Bill, that the outcomes of the primary curriculum consultation have been accepted and the new primary national curriculum should be established in law. Find out more and view a Geographical Association response here.
Geography Champion featured in national magazine!
Congratulations to Champ Anthony Barlow whose work is featured in the September 2009 issue of the DCSF's Primary Teacher magazine. The article, 'Champions of the world', talks about his 3D mapping project 'Barrow Bridge: Now, Then and the Future' and goes on to explain the aims of the Primary Champions scheme.
Primary Geography Quality Mark Updates
The PGQM recognises quality geography in primary schools. Visit the PGQM pages for all the latest information on the Award including revised guidance on getting started with the registration process.
Worldwise
Get your pupils involved with our primary quizzes, Geography Awareness Week and 'My Places'.
A Different View
Visit the A Different View pages for free activities and photographs for use with primary age children.
Primary Subjects
The geography section from the latest issue of Primary Subjects is now available for GA members to download free. Login required
Primary Geography Champions Ning
Visit the Primary Geography Champions Ning to meet our Champs, find out about networking activities taking place in your area, and interact with other teachers across the UK. Although registration is required, this is free and only takes a few seconds.
Early Years & Primary Phase Committee
Find out more about the GA's Early Years & Primary Phase Committee who are responsible for promoting and supporting primary geography.
Cambridge Review Final Report Published
The final report of the Cambridge Primary Review has now been published. It joins the final report of the Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum, led by Sir Jim Rose, which was released earlier in the year.
Advisory from QCDA (03.11.09)
Ministers have accepted in full our report on the national curriculum revised level descriptions for Key Stages 1 and 2. The recent public consultation around primary curriculum reforms provided an opportunity to review the subject level descriptions across all levels to bring them in line with changes to the primary and secondary curriculum. (Read more)
Postcrossing - the postcard project
The Postcrossing project involves sending and receiving postcards from around the world.
