Another cross posting from my GA Presidents blog, which has had to share some bad news a number of times during October.
I was very sorry to hear earlier today of Simon Catling's passing on the 28th of October 2026, peacefully at home with his family.
His legacy and impact on Primary Geography education in particular is unparalleled, with 300 publications or articles across his career.
There are plans to celebrate Simon's life at Charney Manor, a place he loved and where he created and led the wonderfully inspiring Charney Manor Primary Geography Conference for so many years, which I was privileged to attend and speak at a number of times over the years.
Condolences to Simon's wife Lesley, and his son Mark and daughter Emma - and his wider family, and to Simon's former colleagues and friends, particularly those on the GA's EYPPC who worked with him for decades.
Hold Simon in your thoughts.
I was very sorry to hear earlier today of Simon Catling's passing on the 28th of October 2026, peacefully at home with his family.
His legacy and impact on Primary Geography education in particular is unparalleled, with 300 publications or articles across his career.
There are plans to celebrate Simon's life at Charney Manor, a place he loved and where he created and led the wonderfully inspiring Charney Manor Primary Geography Conference for so many years, which I was privileged to attend and speak at a number of times over the years.
Condolences to Simon's wife Lesley, and his son Mark and daughter Emma - and his wider family, and to Simon's former colleagues and friends, particularly those on the GA's EYPPC who worked with him for decades.
Hold Simon in your thoughts.
You can read his full entry on the blog and find out more about his remarkable career and impact here.
Simon was GA President in 1992.
Simon's daughter Emma and his grandson have been running 5k's throughout October
Image: Provided by Simon himself when I wrote his original biography.
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