Geography Professional Development - Free and Paid-for CPD Events for GCSE (9-1) and A-level

Oct 20, 2026

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A CPD events guide for geography teachers supporting GCSE (9-1) and A level qualifications, outlining free online Network events and additional free New to Edexcel sessions for schools switching awarding bodies or entering Pearson Edexcel geography delivery. It also details new CPD for 2020/21, including planning webinars, support for lower ability learners, and paid training for synoptic investigations and Paper 3 exam preparation. The guide highlights event objectives, delegate activities, and CPD hours.

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Geography Professional Development

Overview of events

Free online GCSE and A level Network events

New to Edexcel events

New CPD for 2020/21

Planning for 2020-21

Supporting lower ability learners

AS/A level Paper 3 synoptic investigation training

Past training content

Geography Professional Development Supporting great teaching for GCSE (9-1) and A-level Interactive workshops delivered by experienced teachers and trainers Events to support great teaching This guide provides an overview of our free and paid-for events designed to help you get the most out of our geography qualifications, services and support. Our popular free online GCSE and A level Network events in autumn and spring focus on key aspects of geography teaching and assessment and give you the opportunity to network with other schools. See page 3. We also offer free online New to Edexcel events if you are switching to us from another awarding body or if you are New to teaching Pearson Edexcel geography qualifications. See opposite. New CPD for 2020/21 to support GCSE (9-1) Geography Planning for 2020-21 an opportunity to discuss plans for the forthcoming academic year (see page 4) . Supporting lower ability learners aims to address the challenges facing lower-attaining students (see page 4) . New CPD for 2020/21 to support AS/A level Geography GCE Geography – Planning for 2020-21 an opportunity to discuss plans for the forthcoming academic year (see page 4) . Preparing students for the synoptic investigation reviews synoptic themes and the Paper 3 exam structure (see page 3) . Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) New to Edexcel training for Spec A and Spec B Free This free online event is designed for teachers who are moving to Edexcel or delivering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A or B specification for the first time. This will support you in getting ready to teach the specification. Delegates will: • Consider the structure and content of the New specification, and explore possible teaching and delivery strategies. • Explore the question papers and mark schemes for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3, and take part in activities. • Find out more about the support available to guide you through the current changes. This event can count as 2 hours of CPD. “Excellent presentation and clear strategies to implement within school.” Lucy Hawkins, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Download our New switching support guide at: Download Spec A: [quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecA](quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecA) Download Spec B: [quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecB](quals.pearson.com/GeogSwitchSpecB) Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) and AS/A level Pearson Edexcel Geography autumn and spring Network events Free Our free online Network events for both GCSE and AS/A level will give you the opportunity to share ideas with other teachers as well as: • Consider key aspects of the assessments. • Develop strategies for encouraging improved achievement in your Geography qualifications. These two-hour events usually take place at the end of the school day. Pearson Edexcel AS/A level GCE Geography – Planning for 2020-21 This webinar will allow delegates to discuss their plans for the forthcoming academic year. In the session, you will have the opportunity to: Free • Explore pathways and routes through the course. • Consider the latest Ofqual review. • Share ideas and plans with other teachers. • Discuss key concerns for the year ahead. • Discuss the current support available and other ways Pearson can help. Our PD events count towards your CPD hours Pearson Edexcel AS/A level Pearson Edexcel A level Geography – Paper 3: preparing students for the synoptic investigation At this paid for online event delegates will: New • Review the synoptic themes and the Paper 3 exam structure including question types, command words and mark schemes. • Explore the skills needed for the resource booklet about a contemporary, place based geographical issue. • Discover strategies for preparing your students for the 18 mark and 24 mark‘Evaluate’ questions and demonstrating synoptic thinking. • Reflect on marked scripts from the 2020 A level Paper 3 exam. Pearson has reviewed

FAQs

What types of geography professional development events are included in the guide?

The guide covers an overview of free online Network events, free New to Edexcel sessions, and both free and paid CPD webinars to support GCSE (9-1) and A level geography teaching and assessment.

What do the New to Edexcel training events focus on?

They help teachers preparing to deliver Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) geography for the first time, covering the specification structure and content, and exploring question papers and mark schemes for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

Can the planning webinars count towards CPD hours?

Yes. The guide states that PD events count towards CPD hours.

Oct 20, 2026

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