Name: How is geography the glue for sustainability education?
Start: 2026-04-10T09:00:00+0100
End: 2026-04-10T09:50:00+0100

How is geography the glue for sustainability education?

Friday April 10, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST

T205

Geography binds children's understanding of our complex, interconnected world. This workshop will explore how primary educators can embed climate, nature and sustainability into geography teaching using the free Ministry of Eco Education framework. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learn practical strategies for transformative sustainability education and leave with the confidence to amplify education for sustainability in their own teaching contexts.

Speakers

Dr Meryl Batchelder

Regional Lead - North East, Ministry of Eco Education

With a background in secondary science education Meryl Batchelder is now a Communicator for Climate, Nature and Sustainability Education. She has many roles including Education Lead for TerraLigo, Regional Coordinator for the Ministry of Eco Education and North East Lead for the Young... Read More →

Hannah Tombling

Regional Lead - Midlands, Ministry of Eco Education

Hannah Tombling is a regional coordinator for the MEE and an experienced EYFS teacher at Diamond Wood Community Academy in Dewsbury. Hannah leads Science, Outdoor learning and Eco education. Hannah was the TES Environmental Champion 2021 and is passionate about connecting children... Read More →

Geography is the Glue pptx

Friday April 10, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
T205

Primary, Workshop

Key Stage EYFS, KS1, KS2

GA Annual Conference 2026

Dr Meryl Batchelder

Hannah Tombling

Attendees (11)

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GA Annual Conference 2026

Dr Meryl Batchelder

Hannah Tombling

Attendees (11)

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