Geography

​Our high-quality geography education inspires our pupils to have a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our teaching equips 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 helps 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.

Please click on the links below to access information about the year group topics.

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Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

EYFS

Map reading - ​Life in other countries - ​Different environments - ​The world around me

Year 1

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Improving the local area

Countries of The  UK

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Seasons, weather and climates

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Year 2

Tocuaro, Mexico

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Continents & oceans

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Developing map skills​

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Year 3

Rainforests

Powerful
​planet

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UK geographical features

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Year 4

Early UK settlements

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Comparing mountains

The River
​Nile

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Year 5

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Secrets of
​the sea

The
​Americas

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The Water
​Cycle

Year 6

Local map
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Coastal
​erosion

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Local/global trading

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Intent
Through our teaching of geography we intend to:

• Help pupils develop knowledge and understanding of places and themes including patterns and processes
• Foster children’s sense of wonder at the world around them
• Help pupils develop a sense of identity through learning about the UK and its relationships with other countries
• Develop an informed concern about the sustainability of our planet
• Enhance children’s sense of responsibility for the earth and its inhabitants
• Teach the skills and knowledge necessary to develop children as geographers
• Encourage learning through enquiry-based projects and lessons in order to develop children’s independent research skills
• Help children understand how to use a map in a variety of different contexts​

Implementation
Strategies for the teaching of geography
Elements of geography are delivered to the Foundation Stage children, through the Foundation Stage Curriculum (Knowledge & Understanding of the World) and are incorporated into topics.
In KS1 & KS2 Geography is taught through planning linked to the 2014 National Curriculum. The objectives have been split according to year groups and the units covered by each year group can be found on the school’s subject curriculum maps. Some elements of geography are also taught through cross-curricular topics e.g. English, history, computing, maths and role-play. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) the children explore places, people, communities and the world through their work related to ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World’.
 
A variety of teaching and learning styles in our geography lessons.  Whole-class teaching methods are used. We encourage children to ask as well as answer geographical questions. We offer them the opportunity to use a variety of data, such as maps, statistics, graphs, pictures, and aerial photographs. All pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential through the provision of varied opportunities. We recognise that our curriculum planning must allow pupils to gain a progressively deeper understanding and competency as they move through the school.

We develop the following skills, always building on earlier experiences through:

• Interpretation and analysis of data
• Fieldwork skills and first hand experiences
• Observation and recording
• Measurement and use of appropriate equipment
• Mapping skills
• Development of geographical vocabulary
• Geographical enquiry, prediction and the formation of hypotheses​

Impact
The impact of the geography curriculum can be seen in the work children produce and through monitoring and evaluation.
 
To monitor and evaluate geography the geography subject leader:

• Reviews the subject at the end of year through data analysis, auditing planning and noting evidence of geography teaching throughout the school
• Reviews resource provision
• Collects samples of work and display evidence
• Interviews pupils
• Works co-operatively with the SENDCo​

Through Geography we can also:

• Improve pupils' skills in English, maths and computing
• Develop pupils' thinking skills
• Promote pupils' awareness and understanding of gender, cultural, spiritual and moral issues
• Develop pupils as active citizens
• Help pupils understand British values

Entitlement (SEND)
Geography is a foundation subject in the National Curriculum. The fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject are set out in the National Curriculum.
 
All pupils are entitled to access the geography curriculum at a level appropriate to their needs arising from race, gender, ability or disability. Fieldwork may have to be adapted to individual requirements.

Geography games to play at home