The Life Geographic: A somewhat self-absorbed personal and professional development blog of an ex-Geography high-school teacher…
The DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the government’s response promise a “world-class curriculum for all” by 2028. There are wins: climate and sustainability named, oracy and media literacy pushed forward, and EBacc losing its grip. But there are gaps that matter.
The Department for Education's Curriculum and Assessment Review outlines potential educational reforms by 2028. While improvements are noted, significant gaps remain in curriculum time and assessment for climate education. Action steps for school leaders to mitigate shortfalls include embedding climate education into policies, assessing decolonial practices, and enhancing teacher training. A free subscription is required to read this post.
Drake Primary shows how climate action and safeguarding can work hand-in-hand. From energy audits to outdoor learning and eco-anxiety support, their journey proves sustainability isn’t an add-on—it’s a mindset. Here’s what schools can learn from their whole-school approach.
The climate crisis is a safeguarding issue. Geography teachers are on the front line. My new chapter in 'What is Geography Teaching, Now?' is out now. I explore how we can move beyond teaching dire facts to become storytellers and enablers for a generation facing eco-anxiety. Discover the simple language shift that empowers students and explore my free interactive framework for building climate literacy.
A transition to a free subscription model for educational resources to sustainably create free learning materials. Subscribing costs nothing and allows access to popular guides. This change aims to enhance understanding of the audience and support ongoing production of high-quality content while existing free posts remain accessible.
The toolkit 'Linking education setting statutory documents and approaches to Climate Action Plans' enables schools to integrate Climate Action Plans with statutory policies effectively. It offers activities, checklists, and templates to embed sustainability into school operations, enhancing accountability and facilitating compliance with Department for Education requirements.
The Gender Census is an annual online survey aimed at collecting data on gender language preferences. Launched in 2013, it gathers responses globally, providing valuable data that supports academia, activism, and businesses. The 2024 survey gathered over 48,000 responses. This initiative, led by Cassian Lodge, encourages respectful gender language usage and fosters community among gender-divergent individuals. A fantastic initiative that demonstrates the beautful intersectionality between human geography and queerness.
Climate change isn’t abstract. It’s a silent shout in blue and red. The stripes don’t lie: we’re running hot. Lighten the shade. #ShowYourStripesDay #CoffeeGeogPod 🌍 Your stripe matters.
Today, 20th May 2025, marks the UK’s Earth Overshoot Day—the date when, if everyone on the planet lived like the average person in the UK, we would have used up our share of the Earth’s renewable resources for the entire year. From this point forward, we’re living in ecological debt. In our latest Espresso & Geography podcast short, I was joined by the Dave Wynn to unpack what Overshoot Day means, why it matters, and how we can use it as a powerful communication tool for sustainability.
In my latest #GeogramblingsReacts video, I delve into the troubling removal of NOAA's Essential Principles for Climate Literacy guide by the current administration. This invaluable resource has been a cornerstone for climate education, and its censorship is a significant blow to our efforts. Discover why this guide matters, how you can still access it, and join me in supporting climate literacy.
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