Consultations
We respond regularly to consultations and calls for evidence from government departments, Parliamentary Select Committees and other bodies.
Curriculum and assessment review
In our response to the curriculum and assessment review, we signal the value of a geographical education for all young people, the strengths of the current provision, and areas in need of attention for the geography curriculum.
Draft GCSE Subject Criteria for Geography
Our response expresses concerns about overlap between the KS3 programme and A Level/GCSE criteria, especially where KS3 requirements are more demanding. It also advocates for a broader approach to fieldwork assessment.
Diploma in Humanities and Social Science
Our response made suggestions refining some terms and definitions, and argued that specific subjects including geography could take a "coordinating role” within the implementation and teaching of topics
Ofqual controlled assessment review
Our response notes that feedback from teachers suggests less teaching time, as well as noting "unanimous support" for fieldwork
Proposals for the Reform of A Levels in England
Our response advocates for the inclusion of coursework and consistent fieldwork across each cohort. We also support comparability of demand and content in different specifications.
College of Teaching Consultation
In our response to The Prince's Teaching Institute we criticise overlap between the proposed role of the College of Teaching, and the work and role of Learned Societies - particularly in the areas of specialist support and CPD, advice to government, and specialist accreditation. Response submitted 2013
GCSE reform consultation (Ofqual)
In response to the Ofqual consultation, we argue for the continuation of the Ebac, and recommend more opportunities for extended writing, maths and statistics work in GCSE geography. We also express concern over lower grades generally awarded to early entry students in 2013.
New A Level regulatory requirements
Our response welcomes the emphasis on fieldwork, and the potential for non-exam assessment to develop students' skills with longer-form research projects.
Completing GCSE, AS and A Level Reform Consultation
We welcome Ofqual proposals to discontinue some courses, and strongly opposes a proposed regulatory framework to let exam boards develop core subject content.
Developing new GCSE, A level and AS qualifications for first teaching in 2016
In our response to Ofqual, we agree with exam assessment at AS level, providing fieldwork must also be undertaken, and welcomes the 20% non-exam requirement for A level assessment.
A Level and AS geography consultation on conditions and guidance
We do not support the separation of AS and A Level Geography, or external assessment (as opposed to moderation) of of non-exam assessment. We welcome the 80:20 balance of assessment proposed.
Skills Flagship Project
Our response emphasises the value of geography in developing AHSS skills, and aims to better define them.