Geography
As geographers, pupils will connect to the world around them and be inspired to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world: to think like a geographer. 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. They will increase their knowledge and understanding of Walmley and their local area, the United Kingdom, as well as Europe and North and South America through fieldwork, study and analysis. Our children will deepen their understanding of the interaction between human and physical geography, developing understanding of the world.
We aim 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.
Every year, pupils are given the opportunity to develop fieldwork skills in their local environment where they will develop interest and knowledge of their locality and how it differs from other areas of the world. Through the study of contrasting locations, pupils gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, physical geography, and global interdependence.
Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their place in the world and consider how human actions affect the environment and communities globally. This supports their spiritual and moral development as responsible global citizens.
As children progress through the school they will develop a greater understanding of subject specific vocabulary relating to physical and human geography and apply increasing complexity of geographical skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage, pupils begin to explore their immediate environment through observation, play, and discussion. Our curriculum encourages curiosity and independence, laying the foundations for geographical thinking by helping children notice patterns, changes, and relationships in the world around them.
Our curriculum overview outlines the geographical knowledge and skills pupils will develop each year, ensuring a clear progression from EYFS to Year 6.
The following links are used in school to support the delivery of the geography curriculum: