Geographical Association


National Festival of Fieldwork partnership resources

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:33 +0000

We have worked in partnership with Twinkl to develop new fieldwork resources in their Geo Wonderers series.


An overview of the curriculum change timescale

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:06:19 +0000

As more information is released about upcoming curriculum change it's important for geography teachers and departments to stay informed.


Introducing the Geographical Association 2026–31 Strategy

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:52:14 +0000

At a vital time of curriculum change, find out about The Geographical Association’s (GA) strategy for 2026–31.


GA Trustee election

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:15:09 +0000

The GA is opening the online ballot for an Elected Trustee on the Board of Trustees to be appointed from 1 September 2026, vote now...


Introducing the GA’s CPD Library

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:29:51 +0000

The Geographical Association is proud to introduce its new CPD Library, a growing number of free support modules for geography teachers.


GA Elected Trustee nominations (Closed)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:19:27 +0000

The Geographical Association (GA) is looking for two new Elected Trustees to join its Board of Trustees from September 2026.


UK National Geography Olympiad trial feedback (Closed)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:09:49 +0000

The trial for the UK National Geography Olympiad is now closed, read more about it and follow us for the official November launch.


Congratulations to our 2026 GA Award winners

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0000

Congratulations to everyone who won an Award presented at this year's Annual Conference, find out the Award winners here.


The Geographical Association joins the Fi Wi programme

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:04 +0000

The Geographical Association is delighted to join the Fi Wi programme this year - we look forward to hosting the Fi Wi interns this summer.


GA equal opportunities monitoring survey results 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:13:48 +0000

The GA has released equal opportunities monitoring survey results from 2025. Find out the aggregated results and more information here...


New Environment Agency teaching resources for KS2 and KS3

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:11:23 +0000

The GA is pleased to publish two new online teaching resources created in partnership with the Environment Agency.


The DfE consults on key stage 4 performance measures

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:33:39 +0000

While the DfE accepted that performance measures do need reform, they have decided to consult further on the changes.


Geographical Association 2026–31 Strategy

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:22 +0000

At a vital time of curriculum change, find out about The Geographical Association’s (GA) strategy for 2026–31.


National Careers Week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:38 +0000

To celebrate National Careers Week on 2-7 March 2026 check our Careers with geography page to look at our resources to inspire your students.


GEO resources available for GA members

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:38 +0000

We have added over 60 new member-only resources for A level and GCSE teachers to our Online Teaching Resources. View them here.


Teachers’ awareness of and preparedness for curriculum and qualification change

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:58:03 +0000

Discover our key findings from our survey conducted during January 2026 about the awareness of curriculum and qualification changes.


Impacts from subject bursary cuts – geography recruitment down

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:20:29 +0000

The government’s subject bursary cuts for teacher training has caused concerns with some subjects already recording a drop in applications.


New Digimap support available for schools to inspire young geographers

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:45 +0000

The GA are working with Ordnance Survey (OS) to endorse a new initiative to provide free classroom resources through Digimap for Schools...


CoastCraft wins BETT Award 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:38:58 +0000

The educational game CoastCraft, wins BETT Award 2026 for the  Secondary – Digital Learning Product category. Find out more...


2025 highlights with the Geographical Association

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:18 +0000

Look back over highlights from 2025 with us, including our most popular resources, events, posts and more...


Election – GA President 2027–28 (CLOSED)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:02:38 +0000

Following the call for nominations for the role of GA President 2027–28, an election is now taking place. Make your voice heard...


GA Journal Awards 2026 (voting closed)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:39:30 +0000

Vote for the GA journal articles which have made the greatest contribution to the development of good practice...


Physical geography student photo competition winners 2025

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:50:22 +0000

Find out the 2025 Physical geography student photo competition winners. View the winning entries, descriptions and judging comments...


The Curriculum and Assessment Review final report – free CPD resources

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:52:38 +0000

The GA has released brand new free CPD resources: Curriculum and Assessment Review: key information for geography teachers.


The Geographical Association is working with the DfE as an expert curriculum drafter

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:20:58 +0000

The Geographical Association is pleased to be working with the DfE as an expert curriculum drafter for geography....


Geographical Association annual survey 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:16:59 +0000

The Geographical Association would like to open a survey to geography teachers, GA members and non-members.


Geographers in the King’s 2026 New Year’s Honours

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:21:29 +0000

The Geographical Association congratulates the following geographers who were recognised in the King's 2026 New Year's Honours...


Four primary schools recognised for their geography impact at the PTI Awards

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:57:03 +0000

Four primary schools were recognised for their geography at the annual PTI Awards dinner at Mercer's Hall, find out the winner here...


Celebrating our Quality Mark schools

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:58:55 +0000

The Geographical Association and Historical Association held a joint event at the British Library celebrating our Quality Mark schools...


Resources for GIS

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:15:19 +0000

To raise awareness of GIS we have resources available to use including our ICTSIG's resources on social media, GA Blogs and more...


A world of change – geography education over recent decades

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:18:01 +0000

'A World of Difference' by GA Chief Executive Steve Brace for Teach Secondary explores positive changes and concerns in geography teaching...


Curriculum and Assessment Review final report

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:11:49 +0000

The Curriculum and Assessment Review has published its final report and made the following recommendations for geography...


Green Careers Week – Environment Agency resources

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:25:13 +0000

For Green Careers Week 2025 take a look at free resources available from the GA and Environment Agency to inspire your students...


Geography and Green Skills

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:46:33 +0000

This mini report promotes geography as the subject to support young people to gain the skills needed for future employment...


How geography has changed over the past 30 years

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:49:50 +0000

School's Week has released an article about the GA’s new research report about standards in school geography and how teaching geography has changed...


Geographical model making competition winners 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:41:45 +0000

Find out who the 2025 geographical model making competition winners are. We received lots of brilliant entries this year...


Flood Risk – a natural hazard facing many schools

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:35 +0000

To raise awareness for Flood Action Week the GA and Environment Agency have developed a range of free resources about flooding...


Standards in school geography, 1991–2023

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:51:45 +0000

The new GA Research Report considers findings from a series of Ofsted reports on standards in school geography going back to the 1990s...


GA President, 2027-28 – nominations invited

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:46:59 +0000

The GA invites nominations for the role of GA President, 2027–28...


Flood Action Week 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:58:09 +0000

To raise awareness for Flood Action Week the GA and Environment Agency have developed a range of free resources about flooding...


Curriculum Support section update

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:44:43 +0000

The GA is happy to announce we have updated the Curriculum Support section, take a look at our latest guidance, questions and examples...


Which year groups are commonly taught by non-specialist teachers?

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:29:13 +0000

Our Chief Executive, Steve Brace, has contributed to a TES article on which year groups are commonly taught by non-specialist teachers...


Investigating Soil Infiltration project

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:18 +0000

We are proud to be working on a joint Investigating Soil Infiltration project that will be working with primary and secondary schools...


Geography statement in a curriculum policy proposal

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:50 +0000

The GA has worked with the UCL and partners to develop the following geography statement in their curriculum policy proposal...


2025 Geography Quality Marks

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:36:13 +0000

Congratulations to all the schools who achieved the Primary and Secondary Geography Quality Marks, view the awardees lists...


Welcome back to school!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:38:24 +0000

Welcome back everyone! We have lots of new resources available to get you started this term, take a look...


GCSE results analysis 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:43:45 +0000

Congratulations to all students getting their GCSE results today, see our results analysis headlines here...


New In the Know: Coasts eBook available

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:33:26 +0000

Find out about the latest title in the GA's In the Know eBook series, Coasts, that is now available to purchase from the GA Shop...


Teach Awards 2025 shortlist

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:58:39 +0000

We are delighted the GA’s Thinking critically in geography: Teaching climate change book has been shortlisted by the Teach Awards 2025...


A level results analysis 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:32:06 +0000

Read the full 2025 A level geography results analysis report and access the DIY results calculator here...


GA and BBC Teach partnership projects

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:25:36 +0000

The Geographical Association has been working in partnership with BBC Teach on a couple of projects to enhance pupils geographical thinking.


New resources available from the GA and Environment Agency

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:40:52 +0000

The GA has partnered with the Environment Agency to create A level and KS3 resources that are available for free...


The GA’s Summer Map Makers

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:33:05 +0000

Encourage your students to get involved in being a Summer Map Maker, and be featured in our first collection of treasure maps...


Ordnance Survey Award presented to All Souls’ C of E Primary School

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:34:10 +0000

The Ordnance Survey Award for Primary Geography was presented to All Souls’ C of E Primary School, Rochdale...


What geographical features could be on the UK’s new banknotes?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:18:50 +0000

The Bank of England is asking for help with redesigning their next banknotes, you and your class can submit your ideas here...


High-quality geography fieldwork for all

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:20:44 +0000

The GA's High-quality geography fieldwork for all report is now available, it shows the positive impact fieldwork has on pupils...


Name a storm

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:30:34 +0000

The Met Office is giving everyone the opportunity to name a storm, this could be used as a great lesson for your students...


Oak geography curriculum

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:08:15 +0000

We are please to have worked on the Oak geography curriculum, watch this short video from LinkedIn for an overview.


Education figures in King’s birthday honours list 2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:11:16 +0000

The GA would like to congratulate the geography education figures listed in King's birthday honours list 2025.


Early entry data for GCSE and A level

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:16:40 +0000

Read a summary of the early entry data for this year's (English) GCSE and A level geography entries here...


Curriculum Review Northern Ireland

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:14:55 +0000

The findings of an independent review of the Northern Irish Curriculum have been recently published. Read about the recommendations here...


A Curriculum for Climate Literacy

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:37:46 +0000

The GA has contributed to the recently published Curriculum for Climate Literacy, find out more and read it here...


Ballot for GA Trustee Election (Closed)

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:51:04 +0000

The GA is opening the online ballot for an Elected Trustee on the Board of Trustees to be appointed from 1 September 2025...


GA Higher Education geography statement

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:53:40 +0000

As the subject association for geography the Geographical Association is concerned about the funding position of many UK universities...


Teacher Education Phase Committee – Seeking members

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:34:27 +0000

The Teacher Education Phase Committee, a vibrant and active GA volunteer group, is seeking new members. Find out more...


Calling all 2023-26 Quality Mark awardees!

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:26:05 +0000

To maintain your Quality Mark award status if you register before 1 June for the 2026-2029 cohort you will receive this years' price...


Congratulations to our 2025 awardees!

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:13:51 +0000

Congratulations to our 2025 awardees that received their awards at Conference in Oxford, view photos and the awards list here...


GA Consultation response to Further Education and Skills call for evidence

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:14:15 +0000

We have published a consultation response to the Education Select Committee’s call for evidence regarding Further Education and Skills.


Ofsted consultation response

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:40:55 +0000

The GA has responded to the Ofsted consultation on improving the way they inspect education, read the key response points here...


GA Strategy consultation survey (Closed)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:27 +0000

The GA Strategy consultation survey gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to the development of our 2025 – 30 strategic plan.


Free spiralised fieldwork resource collection available

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:35:36 +0000

We are pleased to announce the GA and FSC have, as part of our strategic partnership, created a free set of spiralised fieldwork resources.


GA Elected Trustee nominations (Closed)

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:03:29 +0000

Nominees for the GA Elected Trustee positions are now open. The deadline for the current round is Friday 9 May.