Geography
| Course | Geography Workshops 2024/2025 | |||
| Led by | Julia Tanner - Consultant, Trainer and Author. | |||
| Details | Our programme covers three half day sessions and will be delivered by Julia Tanner – Consultant, Trainer and Author. Julia was a Primary Geography Champion (2013-17) and was thrilled to be awarded Honorary Membership of the Geographical Association in April 2024. Julia Tanner is a former teacher and teacher educator, and now an education consultant. Julia has a national reputation for her work in early years and primary geography and has run numerous workshops and training days for schools, Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, the Geographical Association, Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation and Early Excellence. She has written extensively, making practical classroom focused contributions journals and books. Julia is well-known regionally and nationally for her practical, down-to-earth approach. Remaining session: Session 3 - Developing Mapwork Skills in Primary Geography Monday 23rd June 2025 This session is for all classroom teachers and Geography Subject Leads. It will focus on understanding and developing mapwork as an essential element of the primary geography curriculum. It will cover key skills in making, using and reading maps, and explore possibilities for enhancing mapwork provision in the school’s geography curriculum. It will include: • Examining statutory requirements and progression in mapwork skills. • Exploring the potential of the school grounds and local area as a site for developing mapwork skills. • Identifying opportunities for integrating mapwork in geography units of work • Valuable resources for developing mapwork skills. To make the best use of this session, please bring copies of your long-term plans for geography. This session will include some work outside, so please bring a clipboard and suitable clothing and footwear. Event location: Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School *Individual sessions can be booked - please state on the booking form the sessions require if not wanting the full workshop. | |||
| Timings | Monday 23rd June 2025 | 1.30pm-4pm | £80 per session | |
| Booking | Click here to book your place | |||