Geography

Vision

Geography is a subject that encourages investigation, building understanding and skills. Our students will explore and appreciate a range of places, cultures, and environments, from local to global. We aim to spark their interest in the earth's processes and diverse aspects of human life. Through enquiry and fieldwork, they will also become aware of global issues and how their actions can make a difference in our ever-changing world. 

Intent

At Bradley Primary School, we aim to deliver a geography curriculum that ignites curiosity and fosters a sense of wonder and responsibility for the world. Through engaging lessons and meaningful fieldwork, pupils will develop a love for geography and gain the knowledge they need to contribute meaningfully to their world. The curriculum will allow children to discover their place on Earth and the role they play within it, while also exploring the Earth systems that influence their daily lives and the lives of others globally.

Implementation

Teachers foster a positive attitude towards geography learning and maintain high expectations for all pupils, ensuring they achieve excellence in the subject. Our whole-school approach to geography teaching and learning includes the following:

• Bradley Curriculum documents: A broad and comprehensive geography curriculum that systematically aligns with the objectives of the National Curriculum for England.
• Enriching fieldwork activities: Meaningful fieldwork that enhances and supports classroom learning in geography.
• Geographic Glimpses: The use of imagery for pupils to discuss during each lesson, sparking deeper engagement with the subject.
• Technology integration: Incorporating technology, both as a class and individually, to support and enhance geography learning.
• Local and global connections: Creating explicit links between the local area and children's experiences to deepen their understanding of the wider world.
• Use of technical vocabulary: Ensuring that both teachers and pupils use appropriate technical vocabulary during discussions to strengthen subject understanding.