Geography -Raising achievement at GCSE -The Burton Network

The Intention

With the network of geography departments the aim is to develop

• motivational activities to stimulate interest.
• thinking and understanding for higher grade performance
• revision strategies to develop examination performance
• strategies to monitor and improve performance

The people and schools involved

• Janet Rundle, Paulet High School
• Simon Ascroft, Paget High School
• Russ White, Abbot Beyne High School

• Mike Shirley, Robert Sutton RC High School

Jeremy Elks, De Ferrers High School and Nikki Gibbs, John Taylor High School have an open invitation to the group

Activities

• Curriculum development meetings
• Research and development activities
• Ideas exchange

Outcomes

• A sustainable network of geography departments across Burton - with on going meetings
• A website of ideas and developments
• A model for the development of other networks in Tamworth, Newcastle and other places across Staffordshire.

Venues

Meetings will take place initially at Professional Development Centre in Burton. Work will also be undertaken in participating schools.

Contact

Chris Durbin

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to kate.russell@staffordshire.gov.uk
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