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Emma Johns & GA Secondary Phase Committee @ HGSGeogTrips @ ga_spc. Every Little Helps … Managing budgets worth celebrating. How to save money: Fieldwork Funding Resources Learning and CPD Extending Learning. 1. Fieldwork Funding. [A] Frederick Soddy Fieldwork Awards (RGS).
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Emma Johns & GA Secondary Phase Committee @HGSGeogTrips @ga_spc Every Little Helps…Managing budgets worth celebrating
How to save money: • Fieldwork Funding • Resources • Learning and CPD • Extending Learning
1. Fieldwork Funding [A] Frederick Soddy Fieldwork Awards (RGS)
1. Fieldwork Funding [B] Local GA branch travel awards
1. Fieldwork Funding [C] Rotary Club / Lions Club
1. Fieldwork Funding [D] Local Housebuilders • Have budgets for community work – get in touch with local developers
1. Fieldwork Funding [E] Use the school grounds or local sites • Ecosystems– how biodiverse is the school pond/woodland/field/local park?
1. Fieldwork Funding [E] Use the school grounds or local sites • Microclimates– where should a new picnic bench be placed?
1. Fieldwork Funding [E] Use the school grounds or local sites • Urban – Home town or Clone town?
1. Fieldwork Funding [F] Equipment • Science department • Local schools • Angling clubs • Metlink weather equipment • Homemade equipment (workshop 3 resources online)
1. Fieldwork Funding [G] Use local businesses • E.g. local vineyard to explore issues associated with climate change in the UK
1. Fieldwork Funding [H] Use your local council • Local planning issues/developments • Sustainability teams • Waste/recycling • Transport
2. Resources [A] Stationery Speak to local businesses for old stationery (folders, paper etc.) Get your finance team to find cheapest suppliers Invest in quality when necessary…
One item that you should never skimp on! Otherwise, you might as well lick the paper and stick it into your book!
2. Resources [A] Stationery 14p v. 23p Based on prices from HertsFullstop
2. Resources [B] Textbooks Always use local reps eBay/Amazon Hand-me downs Sample copies Discount suppliers
2. Resources [C] Copying Get the whole department trained on how to use the copier efficiently Buy a laminator or use ‘media’ paper Share resources Check copying budget regularly Find a filing cabinet!
2. Resources [D] Subscriptions Speak to other departments for their subscriptions Subscribe to ArcGIS Online (free) Digimap for Schools (free for Ofsted 3 or 4) schools (or split the cost with D of E) Teachit Geography
2. Resources [E] Reviews Review resources for publishers like ZigZag– free resources &/or discounts
2. Resources [F] Maps Use Digimap for Schools Keep old GCSE/A Level papers Use d-maps.com for outline maps
2. Resources [G] Schemes of work Add a resources column to SOW Add details in the PPT notes about how to use/copy resources
2. Resources [H] Schemes of work Fully resourced units (RGS online – several free units, GA GCSE Toolkits – £16.99, or £15 conference offer)
2. Resources [I] Use your library Book boxes for topics Access to local archives e.g. local museums Online access to all sorts! Magazine subscriptions Back copies of magazines
2. Resources [I] Embassies and Consulates Resource boxes e.g. Japanese Embassy Arctic Alive floor map from Canada-UK Foundation
2. Resources [J] Purchase Quality When you do spend, spend well (cheap isn’t always best!)
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • Seneca Learning
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • FutureLearn
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • GetRevising
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • Pixl app
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • Quizlet
3. Learning &CPD [A] Online Learning • Kahoot
3. Learning & CPD [B] Online CPD • Online webinars – invite other schools to split the cost (often after school so no cover costs)
3. Learning & CPD [B] Online CPD • GA online CPD sessions
3. Learning & CPD [B] Online CPD • Online resources post-conference on ‘teacher’ area of exam board websites
3. Learning & CPD [C] Get out and about • Join other schools on their fieldwork • Visit a local sixth form college • Observe in other schools • Join a local GA branch • Visit your local university • Moderate with other schools
3. Learning & CPD [D] Become a Geologist • The Geological Society
4. Extending Learning [A] Invite experts into school Former students
4. Extending Learning [A] Invite experts into school RGS Ambassadors
4. Extending Learning [A] Invite experts into school Parents & Governors
4. Extending Learning [B] Worldwise Quiz Have Y12/13 students run Geography clubs Search out local GA branches or schools running the GA Worldwise Quiz (or run your own and invite others)
Thank you Do you have any other suggestions? Every Little Helps…Managing budgets worth celebrating