Emma Lennard is an experienced teacher and a curriculum advisor for Primary Knowledge Curriculum, working with schools across the country. She is the co-author of Sequencing the Primary Curriculum. Follow Emma @emlennard.Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.

How to Lead It: Primary Geography is an essential guide for anyone involved in shaping and delivering geography education in the primary schools. This insightful book supports us to bridge theory and practice, offering clear, research-informed strategies to deepen geographical understanding in the classroom. From curriculum design to assessment, cognitive science to fieldwork, it provides practical tools and thoughtful reflection for developing excellent young geographers in our primary schools. Whether you’re a subject leader, classroom teacher, or senior leader, this book is a wonderful companion for making geography meaningful and accessible for all children.

• 1. Leading geography2. Getting the best from research evidence3. Cognitive science and implications for the classroom4. Developing a sense of place, space and belonging5. Curriculum design6. Geography for all: scaffolding for success7. Map work8. Fieldwork9. Assessment10. Implementing change

Emma Lennard is an experienced teacher and a curriculum advisor for Primary Knowledge Curriculum, working with schools across the country. She is the co-author of Sequencing the Primary Curriculum. Follow Emma @emlennard.Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.

How to Lead It: Primary Geography is an essential guide for anyone involved in shaping and delivering geography education in the primary schools. This insightful book supports us to bridge theory and practice, offering clear, research-informed strategies to deepen geographical understanding in the classroom. From curriculum design to assessment, cognitive science to fieldwork, it provides practical tools and thoughtful reflection for developing excellent young geographers in our primary schools. Whether you’re a subject leader, classroom teacher, or senior leader, this book is a wonderful companion for making geography meaningful and accessible for all children.

• 1. Leading geography2. Getting the best from research evidence3. Cognitive science and implications for the classroom4. Developing a sense of place, space and belonging5. Curriculum design6. Geography for all: scaffolding for success7. Map work8. Fieldwork9. Assessment10. Implementing change

Emma Lennard is an experienced teacher and a curriculum advisor for Primary Knowledge Curriculum, working with schools across the country. She is the co-author of Sequencing the Primary Curriculum. Follow Emma @emlennard.Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.

How to Lead It: Primary Geography is an essential guide for anyone involved in shaping and delivering geography education in the primary schools. This insightful book supports us to bridge theory and practice, offering clear, research-informed strategies to deepen geographical understanding in the classroom. From curriculum design to assessment, cognitive science to fieldwork, it provides practical tools and thoughtful reflection for developing excellent young geographers in our primary schools. Whether you’re a subject leader, classroom teacher, or senior leader, this book is a wonderful companion for making geography meaningful and accessible for all children.

• 1. Leading geography2. Getting the best from research evidence3. Cognitive science and implications for the classroom4. Developing a sense of place, space and belonging5. Curriculum design6. Geography for all: scaffolding for success7. Map work8. Fieldwork9. Assessment10. Implementing change