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The history and geography teams at ÃÛÌÒapp are dedicated to inspiring and developing historians and geographers of the future.Ìý
We encourage learners to develop the skills they need to understand and interrogate the world around them, so that they become well-rounded global citizens of tomorrow, leading to positive outcomes for their future careers.Ìý
As you plan for geography fieldtrips, in the local area or further afield, Eco-Schools Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, Lee Wray-Davies shares some useful tips for planning a greener fieldtrip.
Read Top tips for planning a greener fieldtrip (PDF | 2.3 MB)
Fieldwork is an important aspect of geography and helps develop an array of useful life skills. Fieldwork can be challenging, informative, sometimes messy but often a lot of fun. It allows students to explore issues and questions in a real-world context and to question their own findings. It nurtures analytical and critical thinking and helps to build resilience.Ìý
Take a look at our fieldwork videos and explore our free resources to help develop the skills you will need.
The exemplifications for the end-of-KS2 tests have just been released with videos to support the paperwork, and while we’re fairly familiar with the curriculum this is the first time we have seen examples of what those objectives look like in practice. So what have we learned?
Key Stage 1 SATs have long been controversial. But with tests this year the first to be linked to the new curriculum, they feel more high-stakes than ever. With this in mind here are 5 ideas to help you to prepare your children and minimise stress while maximising results.
With assessment a key focus of school improvement plans for most primary schools this year, here are 8 questions to ask yourself to help you evaluate whether your assessment system is the best it could be.
