The Geography Geek

Author. Educational Consultant. Scriptwriter. Content Creator. Place-Based Learning. Lecturer. Teacher. Geographer.

Cambridge University Press textbooks authored by Helen Young spread out on a desk.

Author and Scriptwriter

Extensive background of authoring geographical education textbooks with The Advisory Unit and Cambridge University Press.

Author and illustrator of the Ash and Willow picture book series for younger readers.

Creation of teaching materials for schools and writing scripts for educational films.

Educational Consultant

Creating innovative and interactive media for BBC Bitesize, BBC Teach and BBC Studios. Examples of recent projects include the BBC Bitesize KS3 and GCSE web pages, The Regenerators, Roblox Planet Planners, the BBC Learning Hub for the US and Australia and the BBC Learning Collection in collaboration with Century Tech.

Developing AI-powered learning experiences for Microsoft's 365 Learning Zone app on Copilot+ PCs, creating interactive lessons across STEM subjects.

BBC Bitesize and Century Tech platform that Helen Young works on.
Helen Young standing next to the interpretation boards she wrote in Burton on Trent

Place-Based
Learning & Content Specialist

Creation of place-based interpretation that brings local heritage, landscapes and stories to life, including tourist interpretation boards for Burton on Trent and trails for the Discover East Staffordshire app.

Creating content for websites and app resources, and write self-guided walk tours for Exploro.

Presenting conservation videos for Adventure Green, and filming weekly and 360° walks in the National Forest.

Adult Educational Lecturer

Creating training courses for teachers through the National College. Delivering talks for the Mid-Trent and Mercia Historical Association and the ‘Never Too Late to Learn’ programme library.

Co-creating GeoAdventures, delivering place-based experiences and corporate team building events in the National Forest.

Helen Young's webinars for the National College.
An image of Helen Young sat behind a laptop. She is wearing a blue shirt and smiling into the camera. On the desk are papers and a pair of reading glasses.

Advisory Roles

Educational consultant to schools, businesses and charitable organisations, and Subject Matter Specialist for Ofqual.

Ongoing work supporting secondary schools and other projects, such as creating fieldwork for the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre in the National Forest.