www.geography.org.uk

If you are interested in geography, then the Geographical Association is for you!

The Association is dedicated to promoting the development of geography as a subject. It believes that geography makes both a distinctive and a wide contribution to education and that it is an essential component in preparing young people for life in the twenty-first century. The GA is also committed to providing support to all those who are engaged with it - whether out of personal or professional interest.

The GA is . . .

. . the professional association for geographers
The GA has over 9500 members, many of whom are from the teaching profession, whether teachers in schools, higher education, advisers or inspectors. The GA is a major contributor to securing the place of geography in the curriculum and provides access to specialist assistance on aspects of geography and geography teaching. It is highly respected as one of the leading subject teaching associations and regularly consulted on a wide range of issues concerning geography in education.

. . a major provider of quality resources to the profession
The GA is a major educational publisher of books, teaching packs, posters and other resources written and compiled by subject experts for geography teaching at every phase. Members receive phase specific catalogues twice each year and a 35% discount on all resources. The three journals that the Association produces are Primary Geographer, for teachers at key stages 1 and 2, Teaching Geography for secondary teachers, and Geography, an international journal of geography. The GA also provides curriculum advice, professional development, conferences and other networking opportunities.

. . a voluntary organisation
Run by its members and open to all, its work is determined and monitored by a structure of committees which focus on and develop many aspects of the subject and which are supported by a Headquarters staff based in Sheffield. Whilst it is a national association, its regional and local structures provide a significant opportunity for the views of the geographical community to be heard and represented.

. . locally active
The GA maintains over 40 Branches which stimulate local activity throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through its committees and project based activities, the GA offers numerous opportunities for individuals to make a positive contribution to the strengthening and extension of geography's input to education. Project based activities include the Worldwise Quiz and Geography Action Week both of which enjoy high reputations for quality and school involvement.

Status of the GA
The Geographical Association is an independent registered charity (Registered Charity No. 313129) and its work is governed by formal Statutes and Standing Orders approved by the Charity Commission. The governing body of the GA is the elected Council of members which determines the policies of the Association and regulates its finances. The GA receives no direct external funding and is financed primarily through membership subscriptions together with income derived from the sale of other resources.

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