GEOGRAPHY teaching at Long Close School in Slough has been recognised for its effectiveness.

The school was awarded a Primary Geography Quality Mark (PGQM) bronze award for ensuring lively and effective geographical learning to primary school children.

Brendan Pavey, the school's headmaster, said: "As a geographer myself I am extremely proud of the work that is being done in our geography primary curriculum.

"This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of all the teachers and they have been ably led by Mr Powell, Head of Geography at Long Close School.

"Mr Powell brings his senior school specialist knowledge to the primary aged children and enthuses them in the subject which, quite simply, is the best subject in the world – but then I am biased."

This year, 51 primary schools have achieved the Geographical Association’s PGQM Award at Gold, Silver or Bronze Level.

Alan Kinder, chief executive of the Geographical Association, said: "There has never been a more important time for all children and young people to study geography.

"Growing up in the 21st century means living in an increasingly interconnected world, one facing a growing number of global challenges such as climate change and the need to live our lives sustainably.

"Geography not only fascinates and inspires young people, it provides them with the knowledge and understanding they need to live in the modern world. Geography is, as we say in the GA’s Manifesto, “fundamental to everyone” and I am delighted that a growing number of primary schools are teaching their students to fully engage with the subject."