Cranham C of E Primary School

Cranham C of E Primary School
Sowing the seeds of learning...

Geography Intent: How we plan for this subject...

We are at a unique stage in our history; never before have we had the awareness of what we are doing to the planet and never before have we had the power to do something about that.

David Attenborough 

Giving children strong foundations in geography will enable them to become curious and explorative thinkers who understand the importance of caring for all the interconnected aspects of our precious planet; in other words, to think like a geographer. Our world is facing increasing challenges. Subsequently, we have prioritised topics such as pollution and climate change in our geography curriculum. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. We want to build an awareness of how geography shapes our lives at multiple scales and over time. We hope to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them for future generations.

At Cranham C of E Primary School we appreciate the unique and exceptional setting that our school is located within. Our geography curriculum, supported by Kapow, begins with a study of OUR local area and progresses on to explore the wider world, its people, places and the environment. Children need to have knowledge of the world – its cities, countries, continents, seas and oceans – and an understanding of human impact on eco-systems. A range of learning experiences are used to spark pupils’ curiosity and fascination about the world, encouraging them to ask questions. We include catchy songs that help children remember key geographical knowledge, which is reinforced throughout the scheme for easy recall. Vocabulary is a heavy focus. Our geography curriculum has been developed to work alongside our history curriculum, to ensure children have a good understanding of how changes have occurred over time. Topics taught have been specifically selected to ensure all pupils make progress and embed knowledge throughout the years, building upon the knowledge acquired in the Early years.

Geography in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Our geography teaching within Reception is approached through the Early Learning Goal 'Understanding the World'. Children learn about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. They talk about the features of their own immediate environment and how environments might vary from one another. They make observations of animals and plants and explain why some things occur, and talk about changes.

Through the 'Development Matters' statements, we lay the foundations for pupils’ further geography learning.

Curriculum Documents

geography curriculum map.pdf

Geography Curriculum Unit Outcomes

Geography Skills & Knowledge Progression