National Festival of Fieldwork partnership resourcesWed, 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 timescaleThu, 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 StrategyFri, 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 electionThu, 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 LibraryWed, 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 winnersWed, 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 programmeMon, 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 2025Thu, 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 KS3Mon, 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 measuresThu, 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 StrategyWed, 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 WeekMon, 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 membersWed, 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 changeMon, 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 downFri, 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 geographersWed, 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 2026Thu, 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 AssociationWed, 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 2025Wed, 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 resourcesTue, 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 drafterTue, 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 2026Tue, 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 HonoursMon, 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 AwardsFri, 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 schoolsThu, 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 GISMon, 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 decadesWed, 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 reportWed, 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 resourcesWed, 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 SkillsTue, 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 yearsTue, 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 2025Thu, 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 schoolsWed, 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, 1991–2023Tue, 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 invitedWed, 08 Oct 2025 09:46:59 +0000 The GA invites nominations for the role of GA President, 2027–28... | |
Flood Action Week 2025Wed, 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 updateFri, 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 projectMon, 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 proposalMon, 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 MarksThu, 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 2025Thu, 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 availableWed, 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 shortlistMon, 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 2025Thu, 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 projectsMon, 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 AgencyThu, 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 MakersThu, 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 SchoolWed, 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 allWed, 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 stormFri, 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 curriculumTue, 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 2025Mon, 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 levelFri, 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 IrelandFri, 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 LiteracyWed, 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 statementWed, 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 membersFri, 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 evidenceThu, 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 responseTue, 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 availableMon, 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. | |