Geography

Statement

“The study of Geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It is about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divided and bring people together.”

Barack Obama

Intent

To secure and apply geographical understanding whilst creating critically-thinking, global citizens.

For children to have good knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and the natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.

To create a passion for and commitment to the subject, and a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there.

To facilitate the learning and understanding of an extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary and offers as many geographical experiences as possible.

Implementation

Our implementation ensures full coverage of the Geography National Curriculum Programme of Study.

Sequenced whole geography school curriculum.

Developing geographical critical thinking skills.

Use of geographical tier three vocabulary.

Relevant cultural capital enrichment opportunities.

Literature rich curriculum that links to current local, national and global affairs. (Access to quality geographical texts.)

Use cross curricular links to enhance geographical knowledge

Local fieldwork.

Impact

Children apply geographical knowledge and understanding to other areas of curriculum and wider daily life.

Children can communicate geographically with confidence both orally and in prose.

Children can confidently use a range of geographical equipment, such as compasses, maps, or globes.

Clear evidence of progression - in categories and concepts - overtime throughout a child's learning.