Geography

“A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.”  

(THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM)  

Vision 

* Children enjoy the subject. 

* Teachers confidently cover the National Curriculum, with a clear understanding of progression. 

* Geography gives children the opportunity to develop their writing skills. 

“Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments.” (THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM) 

The Geography Leader will, where necessary, provide resources that will support this requirement. With diversity in mind, children will learn about inspirational individuals alongside their localities. 

Children expressed a fondness for learning about new places and cultures. They specifically mentioned that they enjoyed learning about an inspirational people who are linked to the regions being studied.   

The Geography leader will work with colleagues to ensure they are familiar with the National Curriculum. Teachers will know what their children have studied, and plan carefully to harness their curiosity and develop the next stage of learning.   

The strategy for supporting the teaching of Geography has three strands, each designed to be homogenous; manageable in terms of workload but with the best possible outcomes for children.   

Calverley CE School will:  

* Prepare a bespoke, concise version of the National Curriculum for each teacher and work with them to ensure full curriculum coverage.     

* Work with each teacher to develop Geography writing challenges designed to give opportunities for higher level writing.    

 The National Curriculum provides the legal framework for breadth of geographical concepts to be studied, while specifically stating that children should be inspired, curious, and fascinated by their lessons.  Teachers who are familiar with the National Curriculum, will be encouraged to design inspiring lessons, and teach the fundamental skills that will develop a love of learning in this subject. At Calverley CE School we provide linked resources which will facilitate the appropriate level of challenge, while giving children the opportunities to write at greater depth. Geography will be studied three half terms per year. All teachers will have access to long term plans for all year groups. Every year group’s long term planning will be accessible online so teachers can build on prior knowledge.