Geography Intent

Geography should give children a real sense of who they are and of their heritage through investigations and enquiries about their local area. By investigating a range of local, national and global places, children develop their knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s physical and human features. This will allow them to recognise the world’s interdependence, how they fit into that world, their impact on it and consequently their rights and responsibilities to other people and to the environment. Our Geography curriculum will support service families by allowing children to develop an understanding of the countries and environments to which service personnel are deployed.

Through high quality teaching, we will develop the following essential characteristics of geographers:

• A genuine interest in the subject and a real sense of curiosity about the world and the diverse nature of the people who live here;
• An excellent knowledge of where places are and of their human and physical features, both in Britain and the wider world;
• A comprehensive understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected;
• An extensive geographical vocabulary;
• Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills, as well as effective presentation techniques;
• The ability to reach clear conclusions and explain their findings, expressing well-balanced opinions about current issues in society and the environment;
• Excellent fieldwork skills;
• A range of other geographical aptitudes and techniques.