Geography should equip children with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Our geography curriculum will give all children the opportunity to become successful learners, through exploring the breadth and depth of the national curriculum and to learn within a coherent, carefully sequenced and progressive framework. They will develop a rich and deep subject knowledge, developing new knowledge and skills through a variety or interesting contexts, which will enable them to see clear links between different aspects of their learning. As children progress, their knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills will provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. Our children will develop and demonstrate their creativity and will experience the challenge and enjoyment of learning. They will be helped to understand the purpose and value of their learning to see its relevance to their past, present and future. “A high-quality geography education should inspire pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.”

A high-quality geography curriculum will inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.

Children will:

• Develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics and how these provide a geographical context for understanding the actions of processes;
• Understand the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, how these are interdependent and how they bring about spatial variation and change over time;
• Become competent in the geographical skills needed to collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that will deepen their understanding of geographical processes;
• Become competent in the geographical skills needed to interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs and Geographical Information Systems;
• Become competent in the geographical skills needed to communicate geographical information in a variety of ways, including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length; Explore different beliefs, experiences, faiths, feelings and values towards different areas of geography;
• Enjoy learning about the work of others around them and the surrounding world;
• Use imagination and creativity when working and will be encouraged to reflect on their experiences; Learn to appreciate cultural influences around the world and use this learning to inform their own work;
• Understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity around the world.

Our Geography curriculum will:

• Give children the opportunity to use a range of social skills to make a positive contribution in the local community and beyond;
• Allow children to appreciate diverse viewpoints about the world throughout the ages; participate, volunteer and cooperate when working collaboratively; and resolve conflict, when it arises;
• Show children how to respect and tolerate the opinions of others;
• Be part of a system where everyone will be free to express views and ideas.
• Will give children the opportunity to learn in a peaceful and supportive environment where they will get to work in a range of groups and settings, build respectful friendships and recognise that people are good at different areas in across the geography spectrum. Children will learn how to respect themselves and others and to develop their self-esteem and confidence in their abilities. They will reflect and think mindfully about their learning and will be encouraged to follow their own interests and to be themselves;
• Give children the opportunity to express their opinions on a range of different world issues. They will take part in age-appropriate discussions and make choices about the work that they complete. Children will be asked to share what they like and dislike ab out their learning and will be invited to contribute to the planning of their learning journey. All children will be encouraged to make a positive contribution to the school and local community and explore ways of using outcomes to become a responsible global citizen;
• Be taught through a pedagogy that excites, promotes and sustains children’s interest, enabling and fostering their natural curiosity. They will be offered a memorable experience at the start of every topic and will learn how to problem solve, how to be creative and how to communicate. Our geography curriculum will enable the children to reflect on and evaluate their learning and will promote their innovation;
• We will enrich our geography curriculum by using quality resources in and out of the classroom as well as offering opportunities for the children to learn outdoors. We will provide on and off-site subject or topic related activities. It is important for us to welcome parents and carers to take part in children’s learning and experiences, and we will develop partnerships with external providers that extend children’s opportunities for learning.