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Welcome to the GA’s online programme for the Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025! Take some time to explore the programme and build a personalised schedule using the full list below, or find the best sessions for you using the filter options. Keep an eye on this programme for updates and to interact with other delegates, exhibitors and sponsors. For more information on the Conference, see the GA website.
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Wednesday, April 16
 

11:00am BST

Connecting teachers: CIE A level
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am BST
203
An opportunity for teachers of the Cambridge International (CIE) geography A level to connect and informally share ideas. Across the UK and internationally we have a wealth of experience; the aim is to make lasting connections between us. Everyone's welcome, whether you've been teaching the syllabus for years, have made the move from a 'home' specification or you're an ECT in a CIE school. I have attached a QR code below if you'd like to join a mailing list or connect after the event (or if you can't make the meet up you can still sign up). 
Speakers
avatar for Alice Mollison

Alice Mollison

Head of Geography, Eltham College
Hi, I am the Head of Geography at Eltham College, South East London. I have been teaching for over 20 years. have been Head of Department in 3 schools as well as four years as Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning). I have taught a wide range of A Level and GCSE specifications over... Read More →

CIE Connecting Teachers Email Sign up png
Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am BST
203 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
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1:00pm BST

Teaching an English geography curriculum abroad: who is the Other?
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm BST
202
This paper summarizes my small-scale, qualitative research in an international school in Sri Lanka that follows the English secondary school curriculum. Focusing on IGCSE Geography, I examined how international teachers and pupils interact and connect with each other and how they construct and connect with geography. My findings revealed complexity and contribute to current discussion of decolonizing the curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Kay Chapman

Kay Chapman

Independent Geography Educator
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm BST
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

2:00pm BST

Down to Earth geography: connecting the eco and the social
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST
202
The session opens up discussion about the future of geography teaching in the face of the epochal challenges facing human societies – and indeed life on Earth. This requires fresh thinking about the purposes and potential of education, and the possible contributions of geography. We focus on teachers' 'knowledge work' in the context of the late Bruno Latour’s terrestrial eco-social politics.
Speakers
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Prof David Lambert

Professor of Geographical Education, UCL Institute of Education
Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm BST
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

3:00pm BST

Curriculum interleaving
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm BST
201
A look at how teachers can make the most of the curriculum through interleaving topics and themes to support student knowledge retention and engagement.
Speakers
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Stephanie Beaumont

Head of Geography, Smith's Wood Academy (Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust)
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm BST
201 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

3:30pm BST

Making geography the heart and soul of the school
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm BST
201
In a matter a short few years, Nicholas Brown has transformed GCSE geography from a dying subject to the beating heart of his school. By creating a spoke and hub model with geography in the centre, students are excited at the subject's relevance in their day to day lives: creating businesses; travelling; beekeeping; and growing food.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Brown

Nicholas Brown

Head of Geography and Horticulture, Ysgol Clywedog
Hailing from Ysgol Clywedog in Wrexham, Nicholas Brown has been the Head of Geography and Horticulture for the last 6 years. During this time, he has boosted the uptake of Geography at KS4 from 16 pupils to a steady 120 (maximum allowed). Added to this he has developed an increasingly... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm BST
201 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

4:20pm BST

Planning for progress in procedural knowledge in connected geographies 
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
JHB lecture theatre
The 2023 Ofsted subject report commented that schools should plan for progress in procedural knowledge including the use of maps and GIS.
This session considers what progression in procedural knowledge looks like and how to plan for it, when designing a coherent 11-16 geography curriculum. It will introduce new curriculum guidance for Progress in Geography KS3, and the Ordnance Survey.
Speakers
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David Gardner

Education consultant, Geographical Association
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
JHB lecture theatre Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

4:20pm BST

Practical ways to make departmental CPD more effective
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
206
Using what I've learned from my NPQ for Leading Teacher Development, I'll narrate how I've implemented key principles into my own department CPD time, as well as provide practical ways to structure subject-specific CPD in other geography departments.
Speakers
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Rachel Hawke

Head of Geography and Lead Subject Mentor for Geography, Isca Academy and SWTT
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm BST
206 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
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Thursday, April 17
 

9:00am BST

What does progress look like when using GIS?
Thursday April 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am BST
202
This session will provide a framework on what progress using GIS can look like, and approaches that can be used to develop GIS use across the curriculum by students and educators. It will refer to examples of how GIS has been developed in different settings, and how to work connectively with external organisations to achieve this.
Speakers
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Bob Lang

Geography Teacher, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
As a Geography Teacher at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, I have over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about supporting geography teachers and educators from different backgrounds and levels of expertise, and collaborating with various organisations and institutions... Read More →
75+ ideas of using GIS in schools pdf
50 ideas to embedding GIS in the curriculum pdf
Sustainability ideas using GIS in schools pdf
50 fieldwork ideas using GIS pdf
Ga Conf handout Progress in GIS pdf
Thursday April 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am BST
202 Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

11:30am BST

Collaborative planning for climate action in your school with the Climate Ambassadors scheme
Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST
Executive suite
In 2022, the DfE mandated that all schools in England have a Climate Action Plan focusing on decarbonisation, adaptation, climate education and biodiversity. Join regional hub managers from the DfE-funded Climate Ambassadors scheme for a collaborative workshop to find out how the scheme can help you, as well as generating ideas that will empower you to support your school in taking meaningful climate action.

Session outline:
  1. Brief overview of the DfE Climate Change and Sustainability Education Strategy and Climate Action Plans
  2. Case study from Northern Ireland - Mapping trees using GIS: how it fits with all four pillars of a Climate Action Plan (with thanks to Alistair Hamill, Lurgan College)
  3. Activity - designing a sustainable school
  4. Next steps for when you return to school: how Geography specialists can be empowering forces for action

Hosted by:
  • Kit Marie Rackley (Climate Ambassadors East of England Regional Hub Manager, UEA Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research)
  • Claire Gilbert (Climate Ambassador, Climate Ed)
  • Aideen Foley (Climate Ambassador, BBK)

If you can't make this session, please come and visit us at the Environment Agency's exhibition stall for a chat on Thursday 10:00-11:15, 12:30-15:30.
Speakers
avatar for Kit Marie Rackley

Kit Marie Rackley

Climate Ambassadors East of England Regional Hub Manager, and consultant to the GA., University of East Anglia
Kit Marie Rackley (she/they) is the East of England’s regional coordinator for the nation-wide Climate Ambassadors scheme and related schemes to support educational establishments with their DfE Climate Change and Sustainability Education Strategy efforts. She has 13 years experience... Read More →
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Emma Baines

Climate Ambassadors West Midlands Regional Hub Manager, Keele University

GAConf25 Climate Ambassadors PRESENTATION pdf
Primary Geography Sustainable School Ideas jpg
Registering as a Climate Ambassador (Step by Step Guide Feb 25) pdf
How to Request a Climate Ambassador pdf
Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
  Subject leader

3:30pm BST

Telling geography's stories to non-specialist audiences
Thursday April 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm BST
Chakrabarti room
As teacher recruitment gets harder, we know that it's more likely we'll be supporting non-specialist teachers in understanding and teaching our material. In this session, Alistair and David share what they've learned about the stories of geography from writing, and how it helps to build a sense of the disciplinary concepts and approach for non-specialist teachers.
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Dr David Preece

Head of Geography, Teach First
Former secondary Geography teacher with over a decade's classroom experience, specialising in physical Geography, I'm now involved in initial teacher education in Geography for Teach First, where I lead the teacher training programme and curriculum. I believe teaching is a team sport... Read More →
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Alistair Hamill

Head of Geography, Lurgan College
Thursday April 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm BST
Chakrabarti room Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
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