Jo Payne

Geography & sociology teacher | Head of Humanities | ITT/ECT Lead | Author | Former Assistant Headteacher i/c T&L

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@Teacherglitter @Southgloshead I saw this too and now need a lie down 🫣

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@1974JCS I finished the book this week, and am desperate to watch it. One of my daughters wants to read it first before seeing it, though. Might have to go by myself this time.

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@Snotlady5 This is the most incredible book. The GA session I’d like to propose for next year is on our Middle East topic, and we reference this book. It was a gift to me from a Year 11 pupil at the end of last year.

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@jon_hutchinson_ Same here. I’ve just finished Project Hail Mary too. Amaze, amaze, amaze 🚀

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@schrecal @Hachette_Learn @MigrationMuseum Cupcakes!!! I knew I should have stayed 😂

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@GeographyLizzie @TraceyM88805313 I really regret not staying for both days. Proper FOMO! 😂

[Alison Schrecker @schrecal]

What is Geography Teaching Now? Bet this fabulous group can tell you! @GeogMum @Jennnnnn_x @HLearningPD @The_GA #GAConf2026

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@RobGeog @The_GA @astreaacademies Looking forward to seeing you Rob!

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@gemmasbookshelf I’m 74% through 🚀 Want to see the film!

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@pumpkinfaeries @The_GA Travelling up tomorrow afternoon 🚂

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@kate_stockings @RobGeog @The_GA That’s great! It’s always like a reunion 🥳

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

Finally got around to booking my ticket for this year’s @The_GA Conference! Just going for one day this time. Who else is going? #geographyteacher 🌎

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@thosethatcan Definitely. Our puppy has the look on his face that says ‘I’m going to be an utter pest for at least 12 years’. I’m overjoyed 🙄🤣

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@AdamsGeog Exactly! I had one year when it was warmer there than here. On Thursday (we left in the early hours of the morning) there was a yellow warning for gales! So varied.

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

Well, with Reykjavík experiencing its heaviest October snowfall since 1921, our Iceland trip didn’t go quite as planned! The pupils loved playing in the snow, though. It’s a story they’ll tell for many years to come.

[Kate Stockings @kate_stockings]

When precision in core knowledge allows for precision in vocab like never before🤝The list of the top 20 keywords needed to secure knowledge of our Y7 curriculum has been further mapped: When is this word taught? When it is revisited & applied? Have loved doing this thinking!

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

@lcgeography @kate_stockings @GeographyTom9 I agree. I pop onto X every now and then. I feel a bit lost, to be honest. I used to enjoy interacting with the geography teaching community. I haven’t really felt part of a professional network for a while. I might give LinkedIn a go.

[Jo Payne @_jopayne]

Ha! I drew the same diagram again this week. Forget GAC, there’s a definite circulation to the school year! 😆

[Kate Stockings @kate_stockings]

Do you remember the good old days where we could see each others tweets & Twitter was a goldmine?! Grateful for Advanced Search helping me delve into the archive & find the best bits for GAC. Blog from @GeographyTom9, video from @lcgeography & diagrams from @_jopayne + others💚

[Catherine Owen @GeogMum]

For those of you who’ve been asking about what is in ‘What is geography teaching, now?’ - here’s a sneaky peek at the contents pages. Thank you to all who have contributed. ❤️ @Jennnnnn_x