Geography at Flyford Flavell Primary School 

Intent

Flyford Flavell Primary School’s  Geography scheme of work aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, 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. Through our scheme of work, 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.

Implementation

Our Geography spiral curriculum secures essential knowledge and skills revisited with increasing complexity, allowing pupils to revise and build on their previous learning. Locational knowledge, in particular, is  reviewed to align with our belief that this will consolidate children’s understanding of key concepts, such as scale and place, in Geography.

Cross-curricular links allow  children to make connections and apply their Geography skills to other areas of learning. Our enquiry questions form the basis for our units, meaning that pupils gain a solid understanding of geographical knowledge and skills by applying them to answer enquiry questions.

Fieldwork includes smaller opportunities on the school grounds to larger-scale visits to investigate physical and human features. Developing fieldwork skills within the school environment and revisiting them enables pupils to consolidate their understanding of various methods. It also gives children the confidence to evaluate methodologies.  This makes fieldwork regular and accessible while giving children a thorough understanding of their locality, providing a solid foundation when comparing it with other places.

Impact

Our  pupils leave school equipped with a range of skills and knowledge to enable them to study Geography with confidence at Key stage 3. We shape children into curious and inspired geographers with respect and appreciation for the world around them alongside an understanding of the interconnection between the human and the physical.

Click here to view the National Curriculum for Geography.