An introduction to Perton the First School Primary

An introduction to. Perton the First School Primary Geography Quality Mark 2008 Audley Primary - William Shrewsbury Primary School

Key principles • identify and celebrate good geography Limpsfield Infant School Silver • provide a framework for subject leaders/coordinators to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the geography curriculum • improve for all pupils the quality of the educational experience through geography

• raise the profile of geography within the primary curriculum …and in particular its Audley Primary Bronze contribution to citizenship, sustainable development, global dimensions, cultural and social inclusion, using and understanding technology, and in imparting a wide range of skills. Perton First School William Shrewsbury Primary School

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

• 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/ey primary/primaryqualitymark/

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

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)

2 ways to become involved 1. 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 2. 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

If you decide to apply for the award The submission of an application form (based on the selfevaluation criteria) provides the evidence for the award of the PGQM

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

…your PURPOSE, is to: • celebrate the characteristics of geography in your school • show 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

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.