HFCMAT Subject Lead Network Group
CPD Offer for Primary Geography
Enhance your leadership skills with the latest strategies and resources.
This CPD is free for schools within the HFCMAT family of schools and £100+VAT for any school outside of the trust.
Join our Primary Geography Subject Leader Network Group to stay updated on the latest developments in Geography education. Gain expert guidance, explore innovative resources aligned with the Ofsted framework, and collaborate with fellow leaders to share best practices and address challenges. Access practical tools and free resources to support your planning and leadership throughout the year.
Date & Time: 26th November 2024 – 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Virtual
- Welcome and introductions. In this first meeting of the year, there will be the chance to network and buddy up with another in the group, as we say what we have been working on recently.
- Dates for your diary.
- Latest news and updates- a big focus of the meeting with be the updated Ofsted Inspection framework. What to expect now?
- Knowing your school context. How can the subject leader collect evidence on the strengths and areas for development in the subject of Geography? You will be given simple tools and effective strategies to achieve this and help you complete your action plan for the year using the updated audit in light of the new Ofsted EIF.
- Deciding the agenda for the spring meeting
- Evaluation and feedback
Date & Time: 4th February 2025 – 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Virtual
- Welcome and introductions. There will be the chance to network and buddy up with another in the group, as we say what we have been working on recently.
- Dates for your diary.
- Latest news and updates.
- What is working well and what challenges are you facing? Practical ideas around implementation in your subject.
- Helping children understand climate change.
- Other discussion points as requested last term.
- Deciding the agenda for the summer meeting –
- Evaluation and feedback
Date & Time: 13th May 2025 – 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Virtual
- Welcome and introductions. There will be the chance to network and buddy up with another in the group, as we say what we have been working on recently.
- Dates for your diary.
- Latest news and updates.
- Preparing for Fieldwork
- Feedback from the GA conference
- Reviewing successes from the year
- Looking ahead: what’s coming over the horizon in Geography?
- Discussions: what has been the impact of your curriculum this year and what are your next steps moving forward?
- Evaluation and feedback
Chris Trevor, founder of Chris Trevor Consultancy in 2010, transitioned from a seasoned educator specialising in teaching 5-11 year olds and serving as the History, Geography, and Creative cross-curricular Adviser for Cheshire. Her consultancy extends support to schools and subject leader networks within Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and North-east authorities. She is dedicated to fostering a creative yet rigorous educational approach aligned with the National Curriculum. Through practical teacher courses and national presentations, Chris showcases engaging methods for teaching Geography and History. Her contributions include designing schemes of work, publishing local study packs, advising on BBC projects, and receiving an Honorary Fellowship from the Historical Association in 2021. Additionally, she is recognized for developing geography equipment and innovative history activities.