Geography

Intent

Our curiosity for the world around us begins at an early age. Geography allows us to understand and explore the ‘what’, the ‘where’ and the ‘how’ of our world; giving us the knowledge we need to understand where, how and why events occur, their impacts on the environment and how they have then influenced people’s lives in the past, the present and the potential future. Our Geography curriculum enables pupils to make sense of the world and learn how events from both their own localities and the wider world can impact them directly and indirectly. Pupils will understand, describe and appreciate the world whilst also being able to discuss and debate issues on a local, national and global scale. 

Geographical enquiry is interwoven throughout our curriculum, enabling pupils to build their: 

• Deep knowledge of locations, places and geographical landscapes across the world 
• Understanding of the conditions, processes and interactions that explain features, patterns and changes over time and space 
• Application of skills in observing, collecting, analysing, evaluating and communicating geographical information 

 Spirituality:

In Geography, we push our pupils beyond the confines of their everyday experience, to encounter places and landscapes that they would otherwise not meaningfully understand. This brings a sense of awe and wonder of the world, increases care and compassion for the planet and its inhabitants, and raises understanding of and tolerance for different ways of living.