Intent

Our geography curriculum aims to inspire pupils’ curiosity about the world and its people. Using the Kapow Primary Geography scheme, we help pupils develop their knowledge of places, understand physical and human processes, and explore the connections between people and their environments.

We want our pupils to ask geographical questions, investigate their surroundings and develop a sense of their place in the world. Through studying the local area and contrasting places, pupils learn to appreciate different communities and environments and consider how people’s choices affect the planet.

Implementation

Geography is taught through a carefully sequenced curriculum supported by the Kapow Primary Geography scheme. Lessons build on prior learning, enabling pupils to revisit key knowledge and develop their geographical understanding over time.

Pupils develop locational and place knowledge alongside their understanding of human and physical geography. They use maps, atlases, globes, photographs and digital resources to locate places, identify features and explore patterns. Geographical vocabulary is introduced and revisited to help pupils describe and explain their learning accurately.

Fieldwork gives pupils opportunities to observe, ask questions, collect information and present their findings. Teachers adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners, using practical activities, discussion and appropriate support. Where possible, outdoor learning and visits help pupils connect classroom learning with the world around them.

Impact

Through our geography curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to think and work as geographers. They can describe the places they have studied, identify similarities and differences, and explain how human and physical processes shape environments.

Pupils increasingly use maps and other sources independently, ask relevant questions and draw conclusions from fieldwork and geographical information. Teachers assess learning through discussion, observation, pupils’ work and assessment activities, using this information to address misconceptions and plan next steps.

By the end of primary school, we aim for pupils to have a secure foundation in geographical knowledge and enquiry, preparing them for further study and encouraging curiosity, environmental awareness and a lasting interest in the wider world.

Please see the Policy Page for further information on this subject.

Please see Curriculum Overview Page for further information on coverage across each year.

Useful Geography websites for children:

BBC KS1 Geography resources and videos https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-geography/zkdxbdm

BBC KS2 Geography resources and videos https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-geography/zj7p47h

KS1 Geography lesson videos https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-1/subjects/geography

KS2 Geography lesson videos https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/geography

National Geographic for kids https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/