1. The Primary Geography Quality Mark
2008

2. PGQM Key principles identify and celebrate good geography
provide a framework for subject leaders/coordinators to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the geography curriculum
improve for all pupils the quality of the educational experience through geography
Limpsfield Infant School Silver

3. raise the profile of geography within the primary curriculum
…and in particular its contribution to citizenship, sustainable development, global dimensions, cultural and social inclusion, using and understanding technology, and in imparting a wide range of skills.
Perton First School
Audley Primary - Bronze
William Shrewsbury Primary School

4. The PGQM is underpinned by:
a school self evaluation check-list
based on:
The characteristics of geography in your school
How well pupils enjoy & achieve
The quality of provision
Subject Leadership and Management
These criteria are directly linked to the Ofsted Self Evaluation Form (SEF)
The submission of an application form (based on the self-evaluation criteria) provides the evidence for the award of the PGQM

5. 2 ways to become involved
use the `toolkit’ to help you identify aspects of geography that require further work, create an action plan and develop these action points independently of the award process
apply to be a fully accredited school and register to be assessed for the award of the Primary Geography Quality Mark
See Geography Journey download on the PGQM web-page

7. Going for the award
The Primary Geography Quality Mark is an award for primary schools who wish to achieve recognition for the quality and progress in geography leadership, curriculum development, learning and teaching in their school.

8. Completing the application
the AUDIENCE for the application is the school moderator (someone who is passionate about primary geography)
and
the PURPOSE is:

9. … to celebrate the characteristics of geography in your school
Section 1: The characteristics of geography in your school (SEF 1 and 2)
In this section you will communicate what the learning environment looks like and what you are trying to provide for children through your geography curriculum. You will need to communicate the excitement and richness of the geography that your children experience.
William Shrewsbury School
Gold

10. … and how effectively children learn geography (enjoy & achieve)
Section 2: Pupils Enjoy and Achieve (SEF 3 and 4)
In this section you will communicate how pupils feel about learning geography and whether their learning demonstrates geographical thinking at a level appropriate to their age and ability.
Leighton Primary Gold

11. … to ensure that you and your moderator understand how teaching impacts on learning:
Section 3: The Quality of Provision (SEF 5)
In this section you will communicate how teaching is supporting children’s engagement with distinctly geographical experiences, how your geography curriculum is meeting the needs of different learners and how geography is used as a resource within creative and cross-curricular learning contexts
Leighton & Joy Lane Primary - Gold

12. … to communicate effectively how geography is managed & led
Section 4: Subject Leadership and Management (SEF 6)
In this section you will communicate how effectively you are developing the subject and how you are setting a clear direction for geography in your school, influencing your colleagues and the school’s culture and reaching out beyond your school

13. Further information can be found on the Primary Geography Quality Mark website:
The PGQM is a key strategy for raising the quality of geographical education within the Action Plan for Geography