In this section, you will find some of the GA’s work to advocate for geography in education.

The GA directly advises the Government and other key stakeholders on curriculum and policy matters. As the subject association for all teachers of geography, the GA acts as the voice of geography educational professionals, exerts significant influence on policy making and national educational debate and provides advice and guidance at every level.

It is our wide membership base which lends the GA this authority and every membership is significant.

On this page you will find links to various papers, articles and letters, written by members, staff and committees of the GA over the years, that testify to our continuing commitment to geography education.

Please note that we have archived files prior to 2024, if you would like to request a copy of any archived files please email your request to info@geography.org.uk.

General advocacy

Papers and consultation responses concerning the contribution of geography to education, issues in geography education and other general matters.

GA Consultation response to Further Education and Skills call for evidence

We have published a consultation response to the Education Select Committee’s call for evidence regarding Further Education and Skills.

We recommended that:

• there is stronger signposting to support young people transition from GCSEs, including geography, to vocational training
• the need to strengthen green skills and sustainability in the post 16 qualifications landscape
• development of geospatial skills within FE qualifications
• and the need for a well trained, supported and retained FE workforce.

Read the full consultation response here.

Ofsted consultation response

The GA has responded to the Ofsted consultation on improving the way they inspect education, read Improving the way Ofsted inspects education here.

Read the key points from the Ofsted consultation response here

Geography for all our futures

As part of the development of our new 2025-30 strategy we’re sharing this Geography for all our futures overview. This sets out some of the key challenges and opportunities for our subject.

Download Geography for all our futures PDF

We welcome your comments and feedback, please email Steve Brace, GA Chief Executive via cheifexec@geography.org.uk

Curriculum and Assessment Review 2024

Documents relating to the curriculum and assessment review 2024.

GA response to Review of Curriculum and Assessment

National curriculum reform

Documents relating to National Curriculum reform and/or related to the 5-14 age range.

Any new documents will be added here

GCSE reform

Documents relating to GCSE reform and/or related to the 14-16 age range.

GA response to GCSE Computer Science consultation – July 2024
The GA has responded to the consultation on the proposed subject content for the GCSE in computer science. We have welcomed the proposal that children and young people studying computer science should ‘understand the importance of digital technologies to individuals and wider society’, highlighted the need for the use of ‘real world data’ and referenced how GIS is a requirement of the geography National Curriculum.

A level reform

Documents relating to A level reform and/or related to the Post-16 age range.

Any new documents will be added here

Teacher training and supply

GA policy documents and other materials relating to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and teacher supply.

Any new documents will be added here

Advocacy for geography

Members get access to Advocacy for geography articles in the GA Magazine. The articles provide a summary of the work going on across the GA to make the case for advancing geography in education and society more broadly.