Guidance

Develop the critical use of evidence in geography and science

The Critical Thinking for Achievement programme develops the critical use of evidence in geography and science classrooms for primary and secondary teachers.

This guidance was withdrawn on

This programme is fully recruited and will finish on 31 March 2020.

Applies to England

What you can get

Over the course of a term you get:

  • 12 hours of locally-delivered continuing professional development (CPD)
  • 2 days of professional development that includes a planning session focussing on classroom pedagogies, and a concluding session with peer and expert challenge
  • a supported project that applies an aspect of specialist pedagogy to your classroom
  • individual mentoring
  • professional development sessions to share practice
  • free access to national subject association support during and after the programme
  • access to further development support and learning materials

Who can apply

Schools can apply if they:

When it’s available

The programme is recruiting schools between October 2018 and November 2019.

What it costs

The programme is free.

How to apply

Register your interest by contacting jbeattie@geography.org.uk.

Find out more

See the Critical Thinking for Achievement website or contact jbeattie@geography.org.uk for more information.

See what other teaching and leadership innovation funded programmes are available in your area.

Updates to this page

Published 21 September 2018

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