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An introduction to the Primary Geography Quality Mark 2009

An introduction to the Primary Geography Quality Mark 2009. Dr Thomlinson Middle School. Going for the award.

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An introduction to the Primary Geography Quality Mark 2009

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  1. An introduction to the Primary Geography Quality Mark2009 Dr Thomlinson Middle School

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

  3. Underpinned by a self-assessment framework • available in full to GA members and in a slightly abbreviated format to all schools through the GA website: • http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/primaryqualitymark/self-assesmentframework/

  4. Primary Geography Quality MarkSelf-evaluation framework http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/primaryqualitymark/self-assesmentframework/

  5. The self-assessment framework • provides guidance for School Leadership Teams who want to engage in a process of whole school supported self-review • can be used by teachers who are new to the co-ordinating role to help them identify how geography can be developed in the school.

  6. The school self-evaluation is based on: • The characteristics of geography in your school • How well pupils enjoy & achieve • The quality of provision • Subject Leadership and Management Directly linked to the Ofsted Self Evaluation Form (SEF)

  7. Key principles  • identify and celebrate good geography • provide a framework for subject leaders/co-ordinators to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the geography curriculum • improve for all pupils the quality of the educational experience through geography Hallam Primary School Sheffield

  8. 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. Methodist School, Wakefield

  9. Information on the main GA website http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/primaryqualitymark/

  10. Exemplars and Guidance are available on the PGQM VLE GA members can request access to this password protected site.

  11. 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 • register to be assessed for the award and achieve validated Primary Geography Quality Mark status at bronze, silver or gold levels See Geography Journey download on the PGQM web-page

  12. If you decide to apply for the award The submission of an application form (based on the self-evaluation criteria) provides the evidence for the award of the PGQM

  13. When completing your application you will need to think about ... your audience • the AUDIENCE for the application is the GA appointed school moderator (someone who is passionate about primary geography) … and

  14. … your PURPOSE is to: • celebrate the characteristics of geography in your school • show how effectively children learn geography and whether they enjoy their learning • communicate how you provide for quality learning in geography and whether your provision is having an impact on children as learners • demonstate how effectively the subject is led and managed

  15. If you are interested in finding out more about the PGQM • Contact jbeattie@geography.org.uk for further details or download a registration form from the website and return it to Julie. You can also register your interest online.

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