Prince's Teaching Institute

A useful event being put on at the Royal Geographical Society at the end of March.

The Prince's Teaching Institute are running an event to consider the future of Geography and History in the curriculum, and there are a range of speakers. Paul Cornish will be talking about his geography department, and Professor David Lambert will be on a panel discussion in the afternoon...


A day for Headteachers and Curriculum Leaders with speakers including David Bell (DfE) and Professors Michael Young and Chris Husbands (IoE) which will consider the future of History and Geography in schools and provide delegates with ideas for promoting and enhancing provision in these subjects.

The conference will consider:

- What place do geography and history have in a broad and balanced secondary school curriculum?
- How will the English Baccalaureate affect curriculum planning in history and geography?
- What constitutes excellent practice in history and geography? 
- What is the future of integrated humanities?

Hear from thought-provoking speakers including academics and headteachers on the future of history and geography and review your curriculum in light of the recent White Paper. 

Speakers and debate panel will include: 
* David Bell, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education 
* Professor Michael Young, Emeritus Professor of Education, Institute of Education 
* Professor Chris Husbands, Director of the Institute of Education 
* Elizabeth Reid, CEO, SSAT 
* Bernice McCabe, Co-director of Prince's Teaching Institute and Headmistress, North London Collegiate School for Girls 

The conference will provide headteachers and curriculum leaders with an opportunity to consider: 
* the place of history and geography in school curriculum design 
* ways to promote, reinvigorate and enhance history and geography 
* the impact of the English Baccalaureate on history and geography