Geography

Geography at our school is taught in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum. Our curriculum is designed to develop pupils’ knowledge of the world around them, helping them to understand places, environments and the relationships between people and their surroundings.

We place a strong emphasis on pupils developing a secure understanding of their local area, alongside learning about wider regions of the United Kingdom and the world. By building from what children know and experience first hand, we help them to make meaningful connections between their own lives and the wider world. Opportunities for fieldwork are an important part of our geography curriculum, enabling pupils to observe, measure, record and interpret the world around them in a practical and engaging way.

Geography is taught through clearly planned units of work. Each unit is built around an overarching question which gives learning a clear purpose. Lessons within the unit focus on teaching the geographical knowledge, skills and vocabulary needed to help pupils gradually build up a well informed response to this question by the end of the unit. This approach encourages curiosity, critical thinking and deeper understanding.

Our geography curriculum reflects our school values and supports our vision of ‘Preparing for life’s big adventure’. By exploring different places, cultures and environments, pupils develop respect, responsibility and an understanding of their role in the wider world. Geography equips children with knowledge and skills that will help them navigate an ever changing world with confidence and curiosity.