Geography

Intent 

Geography equips young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to interpret the world around them and respond to the challenges that shape our societies and environments—locally, nationally and globally. At Bishop’s Hull Primary School, our geography teaching aims to provide opportunities for children to develop an interest and understanding of the diverse human and physical world in which they live and their place within it. We encourage children to explore beyond their immediate surroundings, broadening their perspectives and fostering a meaningful connection with the wider world. 

Implementation 

In Foundation Stage, geography is covered in the ‘Understanding the World’ area of the EYFS curriculum. It is introduced through taught sessions and through activities that encourage every child to explore, observe, predict, think, make decisions and talk about the world around them. 

In Key Stage 1 and 2, pupils are taught about a range of places and locations in line with National Curriculum guidance. studying them at different scales and developing their ability to compare and contrast areas including their locality, the United Kingdom and the wider world. Alongside developing their locational knowledge, they learn about key physical and human processes. They develop their geographical skills through exploring atlases, maps and globes as well as using compass directions and grid references. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions and we aim to provide fieldwork opportunities to ensure they put their geographical skills into practice.  

Educational visits are researched by teachers prior to starting a unit of work and visitors are invited into the classroom. Where relevant, cross curricular links are made with other subject areas. As children progress through the school, they build on prior knowledge and skills in order to deepen their understanding of the interaction of people and places and their influence on shaping the future. 

Impact 

Our geography curriculum will ensure that children at Bishops Hull Primary School: 

· have developed the geographical knowledge and skills to help them explore, navigate and understand the world around them and their place in it. 

· have been exposed to many global issues and explored how places and communities are similar or different to their own 

· Be proud of their Geography books and final project pieces. These will demonstrate the children’s understanding of key knowledge and vocabulary. 

· have a curiosity and fascination of the world around them; preparing them to be competent geographers at Key Stage 3 and beyond. 

Geography Overview

Geography Progression of Skills