1. The Wonder of Sue Lomas Caroline Martingell

2. …….at a glance LocalRegional/NationalInternational Approx 2000 participantsApprox 50 invited participants 4+ UK participants Local Quiz WorldwiseWeek Online Quizzes Secondary schools build up portfolios of evidence of having participated across a range of Worldwise activities. Worldwise Challenge Up to 9 teams of 3 pupils (plus accompanying teacher) will be invited to a Field Studies Council centre in April/May for a free-of- charge weekend of engaging & innovative fieldwork activities devised by the GA International Geographical Union Olympiad Essay competition for post 16 students Physical Geography Photographic Competition I mages will be judged during July. A range of prizes will be awarded to the winning entries My Places Primary Challenge Day A free-of-charge day of engaging & innovative fieldwork activities devised by the GA Primary schools build up portfolios of evidence of having participated across a range of Worldwise activities.

3. Meet professional and educational needsDemonstrate the value of geographical educationUse our resources efficiently and sustainably Create innovative, high-quality and timely educational resources Find new ways to promote professional development and develop leadership in geography Use our online and social media presence to engage, inform and connect Develop direct and inspirational support for young people Play a key leadership role in defining the purpose and value of geography in education Promote ideas and disseminate evidence on the distinctive contribution of geography in education Work in partnership to show how geography contributes to broader educational and societal aims Celebrate the achievements of young people, teachers, members and the Association Exploit the full potential of technology, including our membership business system Make more effective use of our building Deploy additional staff resource towards the promotion of membership benefits and revenue raising Draw on and develop the contribution of volunteers and the wider community geographical education enriches the lives of all young people a dynamic subject community is built on participation and innovation an independent Association demands stable finances CHARITABLE MISSION: to further geographical knowledge and understanding through education VISION 2020: Providing a trusted voice for geography in education “The leading subject association for all teachers of geography” VALUES

4. GA Support for Young People Develop a section of the website which is directly aimed at students; Explicit links to GA publications (Top Spec) and articles in Geography Journal Lesson activities with embedding career awareness e.g. enquiry or decision making exercises that reference the key people involved eg planner/vulcanologists/transport planners/home builders. Material supporting students to be HE ready – e.g students talking to camera to offer advice etc. Promoting GA branch work – lectures, links with Universities, visits?

6. http://www.becomeasurveyor.com/ Gathering all the quality resources into one place Eg Become a surveyor

7. GA resources in development Funded lesson activities with careers explicit where appropriate Videocasts – academics talking about various areas – general knowledge updates for an A level audience. Future articles related to this area.. other ideas? What do teachers/students want? What do you think we should consider?

8. Worldwise Panels – activities for your classroom. Group 1: KS2/KS3 – An imaginative journey around the UK. Group 2: KS3/ KS4 – Work experience within the classroom. Group 3: KS2/3/4 – The role of decision making exercises in geography.