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Geography

‘You can travel the seas, poles and deserts and see nothing. To really understand the world, you need to get under the skin of the people and places. In other words, learn about geography. I can’t imagine a subject more relevant in schools. We’d all be lost without it.’ – Michael Palin

Our Geography Curriculum can be found by clicking on this logo:

Your child’s class teacher will be able to answer any questions about your child’s geography learning. You can also speak to our Geography Leader at LHPSN, Miss Smith (6AS).

At Lickey Hills, we agree with the above quotation, that Geography is a crucial part of our curriculum. We aim to inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. We are passionate about ensuring that our beautiful local area in the Lickey Hills is used to underpin our provision. Therefore we ensure that our children have rich experiences of fieldwork in the local area that deepens their understanding of geography.

Intent

At Lickey Hills, we are passionate about providing our children with a high quality geography education that is dynamic and relevant. We aim to ensure that children will have a comprehensive global understanding and knowledge of the world and the people and cultures that inhabit it. Through understanding geography and the complexity of our planet, we believe that our children will develop respect for the physical environment and the diverse range of cultures and beliefs that make up our world. Our children will be self-aware of the impact they can have on our planet. Our Geography curriculum allows children to be inquisitive about the world, open-minded and also responsible for the actions and choices they make. Knowledge helps to bridge divides and connects people. Geography is a great adventure with a purpose which all children should have the opportunity to experience!

Implementation

At LHPSN, our curriculum is underpinned by four ‘Golden Threads’ which weave through our school’s geography programme. These are: Legacy, Global Citizenship, Childhood, Family & Home and Knowledge. Each geography unit has a focus of one or two of these Golden Threads, which gives a clear direction for the geographical knowledge being taught. Additionally, our geography teaching is centred around the four areas of geographical skills and knowledge. These are: Local Knowledge, Place Knowledge, Human and Physical Geography, and Geography Skills and Fieldwork, which the children will build upon as they progress through school.

EYFS will learn about their place in the world around them. In KS1, the children will explore the continents and oceans around the world. Also, they will learn about the U.K. and our local area, comparing them to other countries such as Peru and Costa Rica. Finally, they will understand the four point compass, follow and create simple maps. Progressing into the KS2, children will study the U.K. in more depth, including its counties and topographical features and compare it to other countries/states such as Nevada, Italy, The Galapagos Islands and Alaska. Physical features will move learning into areas such as volcanoes, earthquakes, biomes and the water cycle; and human features will include energy, trade and settlements. KS2 pupils will use eight point compasses and 6-figure grid references and place greater emphasis on Global Citizenship by looking at more complex issues, such as the environment and the impact of human activities.

Impact

Our children will have the confidence and knowledge to understand the world around them. This will enable them to acknowledge the complexity of our environment and connect this to the impact of human activities. They will apply critical thinking skills to question and challenge the world around them, and will be able to use their geographical vocabulary when talking about aspects of geography. Children will develop knowledge and curiosity about our wider world, its diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.

Curriculum Corner

To gain an insight into Geography in action, take a look at our Curriculum Corner article from last academic year by clicking this link: Geography Curriculum Corner.