GA Annual Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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Empowering quiet voices with personality-inclusive geography classrooms

Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST

This session will explore how integrating personality inclusion into geography education can make a profound difference to students’ engagement, well-being and future prospects, especially for those who identify as introverts or experience disadvantage in education. As Founder and lead consultant of The Introvert Space™, I will share inclusive teaching strategies that honour quieter voices and foster psychological safety in geography classrooms. Drawing from real-world case studies and practical tools, the session will help educators recognise and nurture introverted learners’ strengths, from deep thinking to reflective curiosity. Aligned with the Conference theme, I will demonstrate how an inclusive geography curriculum enhances cultural capital, builds confidence and creates space for thoughtful dialogue around global challenges like the climate crisis. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to support personality diversity in fieldwork, classroom discussions and assessment.

Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
T208

ITE-ECT, Lecture

Group or Committee Independent Schools Special Interest Group
Key Stage ECT, KS3

09:00 BST

Normalising nature in the classroom and curriculum

Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST

T211

An active session focusing on strategies used in ITE at the University of Worcester to normalise nature connection, from origami and storytelling to 'nature natter' cards. The session will explore the rationale for building nature literacy into our classroom spaces and processes, highlighting the five pathways to nature connectedness, as well as inviting participants to try a variety of activities, develop their own 'nature natter' questions and communities of practice, and engage their imaginations in ways to normalise nature for ourselves and our pupils.

Speakers

Elena Lengthorn

Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Worcester

Elena is the PGCE Geography subject Lead at the University of Worcester. She has taught both geography and science education across the primary and secondary centres on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She leads the Education for Sustainable Futures and Nature Connectedness... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
T211

ITE-ECT, Workshop

Key Stage ECT, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

10:00 BST

Rex Walford Memorial Lecture: Reimagining geography: creative and critical thinking for a changing world

Thursday April 9, 2026 10:00 - 10:50 BST

SL03

Following the release of the curriculum and assessment review in England, teachers of geography are presented with new opportunities to explore the transformative power of creative and critical thinking in lessons. The challenge for geography teacher educators and mentors is to support novice teachers to empower pupils to think geographically as they navigate an increasingly interconnected and changing world. In this lecture, Vicki will explore how teachers of geography, across all phases, can re-engage with the principles of curriculum making, grounded in geographical enquiry, as they re-imagine the role and significance of critical and creative thinking.

Speakers

Vicki Pountney

Senior lecturer in education, Sheffield Hallam University

Thursday April 9, 2026 10:00 - 10:50 BST
SL03

Headline Lecture, Lecture

Key Stage ECT, All Key Stages

11:00 BST

Geography at scale: how MAT networks support teachers and learners

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 BST

T217

This session provides insight into how multi-academy trust geography networks work to support their school communities. The somewhat-controversial concept of 'aligned autonomy' will be explored in an examination of the opportunities and pitfalls inherent in being part of a large subject network. There will be suggestions for making the most of emerging or developing formal and informal subject networks of your own and time to explore how these can benefit those students who need it the most.

Speakers

Ben Newborn

Geography Subject Adviser, United Learning

I have 17+ years experience in Geography education and my current role is subject adviser and curriculum lead for the largest MAT in the UK, United Learning. I regularly consult for different exam boards and support several schools across England beyond our group.

I'm a member of

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Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 BST
T217

Leadership, Teacher to Teacher

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

11:00 BST

The Shire Project

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 BST

T210

Discover how iNaturalist can transform learning in schools and communities. This seminar explores how geography connects students with real scientists and conservation projects—locally and globally, including the Osa Conservation Centre. Learn how students of all ages can enhance fieldwork skills, deepen environmental understanding, and actively contribute to biodiversity research and conservation. You will leave the session with the project ready to go and all the resources needed to run it.

Empower learning. Inspire action. Make a real-world impact.

Speakers

Harriet Moss

History Teacher, Quinton House School

I am a History and Religious Education teacher at Quinton House School, having studied History at the University of Northampton. My passion for learning and meaningful conversation was reignited during my time at Nationwide Building Society, where I founded the Race Together network—an... Read More →

Jema Kinsman

Head of Humanities, Rushden Academy

I am a Head of Humanities in the Midlands. I graduated with a First Class Honours degree in History from the University of Northampton and have taught History, Geography and Religious Education since I qualified in 2017. I am a lifelong learner and a big fan of reading, representation... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 BST
T210

Secondary, Teacher to Teacher

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

11:30 BST

How do you KNOW they know? Checking for understanding in the geography classroom.

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T209

At last year's Conference I spoke about addressing misconceptions in the geography classroom. This year, I’d like to continue this theme by examining how we can discover what misconceptions our students might hold and how we can check they have understood what we have taught them. I’ll delve into practical, evidence-informed strategies for checking understanding, including ‘Do Now’ tasks, use of mini whiteboards and low-stakes formative assessment. Rooted in cognitive science, these approaches aim to make students’ thinking visible and help identify misconceptions early. Pitfalls and mistakes to avoid will also be discussed. Attendees will be invited to share their examples of effective methods.

Speakers

Sarah Larsen

Teacher of Geography, Reigate School

I have been a geography teacher for over twenty years in and around London. I've also carried out various roles within our SCITT, helping the next generation of teachers learn their craft. In addition, I have contributed to various educational books, including Powerful Geography by... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T209

Secondary, Lecture Plus

Key Stage KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, ECT

11:30 BST

Teaching careers in geography

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T208

This session is based on my chapter 'Teaching careers in geography' from the book What is Geography Teaching, Now?, published by John Catt. Delegates will gain a unique perspective (I am both a professionally qualified and experienced careers guidance adviser and a geography teacher), plus detailed insight into ways to embed up-to-date careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) into schemes of learning for years 7-11. They will find out more about the role of careers guidance advisers in schools and the increasing use of AI in the fields of career exploration, planning, development and management for young people today. Participants will brainstorm activities and devise their own action points around embedding high-quality CEIAG into their programmes of study and schemes of learning.

Speakers

Rouna Begum Ali

Geography Teacher, Northwood School

Fully professionally qualified and experienced Careers Guidance Adviser and Geography Teacher with over 18 years experience of working with Children and Young People in secondary school, college and community settings within the London Boroughs of Hillingdon, Brent and Ealing. For... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T208

Secondary, Workshop

Key Stage KS3, KS4, KS5, ECT

12:30 BST

Ensuring high-quality geography is open to all: learning from Routes journal

Thursday April 9, 2026 12:30 - 12:55 BST

T210

In this session, the editorial team from the student journal Routes will share what they’ve learned about supporting high-quality geography through publishing sixth-form and undergraduate geography work, and what lessons we can share to ensure that geography is accessible and makes a difference for all.

Speakers

David Preece

Head of Geography Initial Teacher Education, Teach First

I'm the Head of the Geography initial teacher education team at Teach First, supporting hundreds of geography trainees across England in under-served school communities. This week, I'll also be representing the Editorial Board of Routes Journal, and the Learning to Teach Geography... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 12:30 - 12:55 BST
T210

ITE-ECT, Teacher to Teacher

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

14:00 BST

Moments that make a difference: reframing geography fieldwork

Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST

T208

In an age of smartphones, social media and rising anxiety, fieldtrips offer more than curriculum delivery - they're also a chance to pause, connect and grow. This workshop will share practical ways to embed mindfulness, nature connection and reflective practice into busy trips, helping students to recognise the interpersonal and critical thinking skills shaped through geographical experience.

Speakers

Robyn Landy

Education Team Leader, Field Studies Council

Robyn is the Education Team Leader at Field Studies Council, Nettlecombe Court in Somerset. Robyn has 12 years experience of fieldwork delivery across a range of key stages as well as a PGCE in Secondary Geography.

Sponsors

Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council (FSC) is the only environmental education charity dedicated solely to helping people of all ages to experience the environment at first hand.
Fieldwork courses have been developed for those studying A level and GCSE geography for the 2016 specifications. Visit our stand for more information
... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
T208

Fieldwork, Workshop

Key Stage KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, ECT

15:30 BST

Islam and geography: critical pedagogy and understanding Muslim students

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 15:55 BST

T217

This session invites critical geographers to explore Islam and geography through critical pedagogy in deep and meaningful ways with the rich influential and intellectual traditions it encompasses. It will provide an opportunity to learn about Critical Muslim Geographies to better understand Muslim geography students and teachers. Based on the recently published paper 'Critical pedagogical engagement with Muslim geographies' (Sammar, 2024 - https://doi.org/10.1177/20438206241289).

Speakers

Iram Sammar

PhD student and Graduate Teaching Fellow, King's College London

PhD Student King's College London and Director of Salaam Geographia. Education consultant and postgraduate teacher of Social Justice and Geography. Former secondary school teacher of geography.

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 15:55 BST
T217

Secondary, Research paper

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

15:30 BST

Novice teacher co-planning: using AI to make a difference

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST

T209

Co-planning is an approach to mentoring that encourages teachers to develop lessons collaboratively and benefits both mentors and mentees. This workshop will provide everyone who engages – mentors, ITE tutors, ECTs and trainees – with critical questions to support thinking about the use of AI to support co-planning conversations. Participants will take away strategies they can put into practice.

Speakers

Teacher Education Phase Committee

The purpose of the Teacher Education Phase Committee (TEPC) is to support GA members and others by reviewing the educational landscape as it affects teacher education, looking for patterns, connections, issues and implications and by initiating actions in response. This will invo... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T209

ITE-ECT, Workshop

Group or Committee Teacher Education Phase Committee
Key Stage ECT, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

15:30 BST

The difference a hierarchy makes: rethinking the power of geographic frameworks

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST

T211

This session will explore strategies to use models, hierarchies and categories in a way that challenges their power to marginalise and misrepresent countries, futures and, most importantly, the individuals in your classroom. By understanding the power held in typical geographical systems of classification, we can begin to see where these labels limit and misrepresent the potential for specific contexts and whole regions of the world, while also continuing to misrepresent and exclude the students who may identify with these regions and contexts. This session will share key resources and strategies for the classroom, giving time to consider their use, strengths and limitations. Participants will leave with deeper understanding, new strategies and more confidence to make their geography classrooms a more inclusive space.

Speakers

Daryl Sinclair

Geography Teacher + Humanities Coach, WABE International School

Daryl Sinclair dedicates his work in education to creating inclusive learning environments and transformative education. His work encompasses consulting, mentoring, editing educational journal articles for the Geographical Association, hosting the DEIJ Hot Takes podcast, and collaborating... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T211

ITE-ECT, Lecture Plus

Key Stage KS3, KS4, KS5, ECT

16:30 BST

Supporting students with SEND in geography: autism focus

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

T208

The session will focus on understanding autism, including the potential opportunities and challenges that autistic people may experience in the geography classroom and in fieldwork. The participation section will provide an opportunity to share best practice, further attendees' knowledge and understanding of autism and outline strategies to apply both in the classroom and in leading a geography department.

Speakers

Amy Cushing

Assistant SENDCO and Geography teacher, Kenwood Academy

I am currently Assistant SENDCO and Teacher of Geography in special education at Kenwood Academy. This is a secondary setting which has a primary focus of communication interaction, however students have a range of SEND in addition to this. Prior to this, I was Head of Geography in... Read More →

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
T208

ITE-ECT, Lecture Plus

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

16:30 BST

Making a decisive difference: physical geography in National Parks

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

T205

This workshop will provide practical frameworks for helping students understand that physical geography isn't just about processes and landforms - it's about how landscape fundamentally shapes human possibilities and choices in the 21st century. Through comparative analysis of contrasting National Parks participants will explore how different geological foundations, geomorphological legacies and climatic conditions generate distinctly different patterns of contemporary conflicts and determine viable solutions .

Speakers

GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group

Geography & Geoscience Educator/Chairperson PGSIG, GA Physical Geography Special Interest Group (PGSIG)

The role of the Physical Geography SIG (PGSIG) is to enhance and support the teaching and learning of physical geography in primary and secondary schools.
Our aim is to be the ‘trusted voice’ in matters relating to the teaching of physical geography.

How we do this
Advocating the importance of physical geography in the school curriculum; particularly critical thinking through physical geography, its relevance to society (practical application) and its value for intellectual development (curiosity and explanation) and spiritual development (awe, wonder)

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Adam Corbridge

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
T205

Secondary, Workshop

Group or Committee Physical Geography Special Interest Group
Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

16:30 BST

Critical pedagogy: learning and teaching about the geographies of Palestine

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

T217

This workshop examines the geographies of Palestine through a critical, decolonial and educational perspective. It considers how thematic discussion points within A level and GCSE curricula can discuss landscapes of conflict, settler colonialism, apartheid and genocide - to bridge knowledge and understanding in scholarly and school discourses. Participants will explore how borders, checkpoints and settlements influence access to land, water and mobility, and how these processes affect children’s lives, education and future opportunities. Teachers will explore how geography is never 'impartial', in terms of who makes maps, how boundaries are drawn (including historically), and how land use changes. The session will model strategies for addressing different perspectives: Palestinian, Israeli and international media responses on land, settlement and resource access to grasp broader curriculum themes of power, justice and human rights.

Speakers

Iram Sammar

PhD student and Graduate Teaching Fellow, King's College London

PhD Student King's College London and Director of Salaam Geographia. Education consultant and postgraduate teacher of Social Justice and Geography. Former secondary school teacher of geography.

Daniel Selwyn

Thursday April 9, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
T217

Subject knowledge, Workshop

Group or Committee Secondary phase committee
Key Stage KS3, KS4, ECT, KS5

09:00 BST

Revisiting the geographies of difference

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

T220

In 2012 I chose the Geographies of Difference as the theme for my presidential year. In this talk I will revisit my presidential lecture and invite conversation around two questions: How have things changed since then? How might the Geographies of Difference contribute to geography making a difference?

Speakers

Fran Martin

Educator, author, Independent

Former GA president 2012. For the last 10+ years my research with colleagues in Canada has focused on decolonising educational relationships. I have applied our work to geography education. Although now retired I retain a keen interest in challenging the harmful, colonial patterns... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
T220

Cross Phase, Lecture Plus

Key Stage ECT, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

11:30 BST

Could you make a difference? Write for the GA journals!

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T216

Geography, Teaching Geography and Primary Geography journals are always on the lookout for new writers. In this session, representatives from the editorial teams will outline the nature of their journal, before the workshop phase enables you to explore your ideas. Your writing could really make a difference to the quality of geography in our schools and colleges.

Speakers

Richard Bustin

Head of Geography, Director of Pedagogy, Innovation and Staff Development., Lancing College

Editor, Teaching Geography Journal. Head of Geography, Lancing College.

Katie Willis

Professor of Human Geography & Undergraduate Education Lead (Geography), Royal Holloway

Editorial Board, Geography Journal

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T216

Cross Phase, Lecture Plus

Group or Committee Teaching Geography Editorial Board
Key Stage ECT, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

11:30 BST

GIS makes a difference: seven ideas to help understand our world

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T205

This session presents seven practical GIS ideas to enhance geography lessons and help students understand the world and their place within it. By using interactive maps, GIS offers different perspectives and deepens insight into pressing global issues, supporting meaningful learning and developing an awareness of both local and global challenges.

Speakers

Sophie Wilson

Associate Professor, Geography Education, St Mary's University, Twickenham

A passionate and experienced geography teacher, Sophie is an ITE educator who works closely with trainee teachers and mentors, regularly visiting a diverse range of primary and secondary schools. As Lead Link Tutor and Geography Course Lead, she draws on her own classroom practice... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T205

ITE-ECT, Lecture

Group or Committee ICT Special Interest Group
Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

11:30 BST

Hazards, History, and Hope: How Geography Makes a Difference in a Multi-Risk World

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T209

This session bridges the Water/Carbon and Hazards units through an interdisciplinary lens. By contrasting multi-hazard exposure in Vietnam with community-led resilience in Wales, we examine how physical processes intersect with environmental justice. Discover how integrated, inclusive approaches to fieldwork empower students to navigate, and change, our complex, high-risk world, proving that geography remains the essential tool for global equity.

Exhibitors

Post-16 and HE Phase Committee

Acting Assistant Headteacher/Head of Geography, St Dominic's Sixth Form College

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T209

ITE-ECT, Lecture

Group or Committee Post-16 and HE Phase Committee
Key Stage ECT, KS5

11:30 BST

Getting it right: avoiding pitfalls in interdisciplinary climate change education

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T208

Interdisciplinary climate crisis education recognises climate change as a lived experience. Maintaining rigour is challenging, and teachers often feel uncertain outside their expertise. This session highlights geography’s central role, offers practical strategies to support staff, and includes hands-on group work where delegates design flexible, engaging, IPCC-aligned approaches for use in their own schools.

Speakers

Dr Andrew Lee

Honorary Lecturer, Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education, Institute of Education, University College London.

I am Honorary Lecturer and Associate Fellow at the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education (CCCSL) at University College London, where I engage in research and teaching focused on climate change education.
Alongside my work at UCL, I independently write and develop ... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T208

Leadership, Lecture Plus

Key Stage ECT, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, KS1

11:30 BST

From local to global in primary geography: planning an effective place comparison study

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST

T207

This workshop will explore how children’s understanding of their local area can support enquiry into new places. Delegates will learn how to plan meaningful and comparative place studies, tailor them to their cohort, and use strategies that develop key geographical knowledge through lenses and scales. The workshop will also explore how place studies can be sequenced effectively within the curriculum.

Speakers

Emma Groves

Primary Geography Advisor, HIAS

I am a geography adviser for Hampshire County Council and support schools in curriculum deveopment, working closely with subject leaders and running CPD events. I also support schools and governing bodies in Hampshire with sustainability education by creating resources and running... Read More →

2026 GA Conference Presentation for Sched pdf

Friday April 10, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 BST
T207

Primary, Workshop

Key Stage EYFS, KS1, KS2, ECT

14:00 BST

Flexible frameworks: adapting shared curriculum resources

Friday April 10, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST

T205

This session will explore creative ways to adapt shared geography curriculum resources. Using the Oak geography curriculum as inspiration, it will show how teachers can retain autonomy and creativity while using shared resources. Participants will explore strategies to tailor content to their local area, pupil context and pedagogical approach, making geography engaging, relevant and empowering for all learners.

Speakers

Graeme Schofield

Geography Subject Lead, Oak National Academy

I’m the Geography Subject Lead at Oak National Academy, where I worked with the Geographical Association and Geography Southwest to create a free, adaptable, and fully resourced geography curriculum for teachers. Before joining Oak, I spent 17 years teaching in an 11–18 secondary... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
T205

Cross Phase, Lecture Plus

Key Stage ECT, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4

15:30 BST

Geography research: making a difference

Friday April 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST

T205

This workshop session, run on behalf of the GA's Geography Education Research Special Interest Group (GERSIG), will support attendees in finding out more about research. Listen to researchers discussing their past research and how it has made a difference to education, learners and the wider world, gather ideas and prompts for your own research and access support from experienced researchers.

Speakers

Dr Kate Glanville

Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography, Birmingham City University

Kate is senior lecturer in Primary Geography at Birmingham City University, and co-chair of GERSIG

Friday April 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T205

Cross Phase, Workshop

Group or Committee Geography Education Research Special Interest Group
Key Stage ECT, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

15:30 BST

AI in the geography classroom: making a difference for teachers and learners

Friday April 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST

T216

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a common feature of many classrooms, but how can geography teachers harness it effectively to make a real difference? This session will explore practical, impactful ways AI can support teaching and learning while also addressing the challenges it presents. For teachers, AI can save time and enhance creativity in lesson planning, resource design and assessment, including marking and feedback. For students, AI can become a valuable study partner, helping with revision, practice questions and independent learning. We will discuss strategies for teaching young people to use AI responsibly and effectively, while also assessing how we can develop awareness of the technology’s limits, biases and ethical concerns. This session will offer a clear set of practical ideas to trial back in the classroom and when planning lessons, as well as to share with students.

Speakers

Denise Freeman

Teacher, Oaks Park High School

Geography teacher, ECT lead and active member of the GA. President 2023-24.

Friday April 10, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T216

ITE-ECT, Workshop

Key Stage ECT, KS3, KS4, KS5

16:30 BST

Is your school climate ready? Leveraging authoritative data to target support and secure resources

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 16:55 BST

T216

Your school’s postcode shouldn’t dictate its climate resilience. Discover the national data revealing which vulnerable schools are being left behind. Learn how to use this research to advocate effectively for your students and secure the external support your community deserves.

Speakers

Kit Marie Rackley

Schools Climate Hub Coordiator, Unversity of East Anglia Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

(see previous subion)

RACKLEY ClimateVulnerabilitySchools PRESENTATION pdf

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 16:55 BST
T216

Cross Phase, Research paper

Key Stage ECT, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

16:30 BST

Re-engaging pupils through outdoor learning

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

T220

My research has looked at the engagement of primary pupils when learning outside. Through making use of Attention Restoration Theory, pupils can recapture, re-energise and re-engage with their learning. This session will look into how outdoor learning, engaging with Attention Restoration Theory, can make a difference to pupils' progress.

Speakers

Dr Kate Glanville

Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography, Birmingham City University

Kate is senior lecturer in Primary Geography at Birmingham City University, and co-chair of GERSIG

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
T220

Cross Phase, Research paper

Key Stage ECT, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

16:30 BST

Pushing the envelope: making whole-school difference as a subject leader

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

T211

This workshop will provide clear workable examples of how geography subject leaders can help geography to have a high profile and make a difference in a crowded curriculum by influencing their SLT and head teacher, and thereby the school, through whole-school approaches, which, with geography at their core, tick the boxes of skills and cross-curricular development.

Speakers

Philip Maudsley

EYPCC member. Headteacher, EYPCC + oatham CE Primary School

I have been a member of the EYPCC for around 20 years, and a Primary Geography co-ordinator for a smiliar time. I have been Headteacher and SENDco at Coatham CE Primary School for 14 years; we serve a severely deprived area of Redcar in the North-East of England. My particular interests... Read More →

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Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
T211

Primary, Workshop

Group or Committee Early Years and Primary Phase Committee
Key Stage ECT, KS1, KS2, EYFS

16:30 BST

Impacts of marine energy infrastructure projects

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST

SG03/S103

Drawing on cases studies, this session explores how large-scale marine renewable energy infrastructures affect hydro-environments and local communities. The aim is to highlight the opportunities of renewable energy generation from marine resources as well as place-specific challenges, showing how geographical context makes a difference in balancing energy generation and community well-being.

Speakers

Dr Margaret Kadiri

Senior Lecturer, King's College London

Dr Margaret Kadiri is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography Education at King's College London. She completed her PhD in the School of Geography at Queen Mary, University of London. Her doctoral research examined the mobilisation and release of particle-associated contaminants in... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 16:30 - 17:20 BST
SG03/S103

Subject knowledge, Lecture

Group or Committee Geography Editorial Collective
Key Stage ECT, KS4, KS5

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