Termly network meetings are aimed at those responsible for leading and managing geography in primary schools. Geography leaders will develop their subject knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing to support geography curriculum development in their school while gathering inspiring and creative ideas for leading and managing the teaching of outstanding geography.   

Additionally, the network ensures co-ordinators have an effective forum to discuss and share approaches to curriculum implementation, assessment, and monitoring, and to be informed by current research.   

There will be one event each full term: Autumn 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 which will include arising themes such as developing fieldwork, assessment, and supporting students with SEND.   

Available dates:                             

8 October 2024 – Basingstoke 
9 October 2024 – Fareham 
16 October 2024 – Winchester 
17 October 2024 – Havant  

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Geography Primary Network

Price: Sub £90 / SLA £70 / Full £108

You can book now for all sessions in 2024-25.

Autumn date: 1 October 2024
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Secondary Autumn Geography
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

Spring date: 22 January 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Secondary Spring Geography
Price: Sub £55 / SLA £40 / Full £66 (Webinar)

Summer date: 17 June 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Secondary Summer Geography
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

Please see here for more information about our secondary subject networks for 2024-25.

Recruitment of high quality teaching staff presents a significant challenge for schools in Hampshire, as it does nationally. Our new subject knowledge enhancement course is for non-specialists, across all core and EBacc subjects, as well as RE.  

This training will: 

• Support those recently in post, as well as provide preparation support for those who may be taking up a new post in September 2024. 
• Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver high quality lessons in the chosen subject. 
• Focus on Key Stage 3 teaching principally, whilst offering the requisite level of skill and knowledge to facilitate further development towards the teaching of Key Stage 4 over time. 

Participants will need some prior knowledge of the chosen subject.

Dates:

Session 1 – 9 May 2024
Session 2 – 14 June 2024
Session 3 – 8 July 2024
Session 4 – 17 September 2024
Session 5 – 6 November 2024
Session 6 – 20 January 2025

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: non-specialists 

Price: Sub £780 / SLA £730 / Full £936

Subject knowledge enhancement for non-specialists 2024 (Key Stage 3 focus) flyer

Termly network meetings are aimed at those responsible for leading and managing geography in primary schools. Geography leaders will develop their subject knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing to support geography curriculum development in their school while gathering inspiring and creative ideas for leading and managing the teaching of outstanding geography.

Additionally, the network ensures co-ordinators have an effective forum to discuss and share approaches to curriculum implementation, assessment, and monitoring, and to be informed by current research.

These termly network meetings focus on arising themes such as developing fieldwork, assessment, curriculum design and supporting students with SEND.  

Available dates:

5 June 2024 – Gosport/Fareham  

6 June 2024 – Havant/East Hants 

12 June 2024 – Yateley

13 June 2024 – Winchester 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Primary Summer Geography

Price: Sub £90 / SLA £70 / Full £108 

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

• Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 
• Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 
• Develop skills, expertise, and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 
• Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 
• Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.

Spring:

Date: 22 February 2024
Keyword Search: Secondary Spring Geography  
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

The Spring network meeting will be hosted by the Ordnance Survey. The day will consist of a hands-on workshop as well as presentations. All four exam boards will be in attendance. Not to be missed!

Summer:

Date: 19 June 2024 
Keyword Search: Secondary Summer Geography  
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90 

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