Both geography and history are important subjects which contribute to children’s understanding of the world we live in, and their place in that world. With that in mind, it is important for these subjects to be made real and relevant to the children studying them. It is our intention to provide children with the vocabulary, knowledge, skills and humanity - thus allowing all children to develop, through geography and history, that holistic understanding of our world, and their place in it.
At Streethay Primary School, we believe that Geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Following the National Curriculum through the Opening Worlds curriculum in both KS1 and KS2 , we intend to inspire children’s curiosity and interest to explore the world that we live in and its people.
We intend to equip pupils with geographical skills to develop their knowledge through the study of places, people and natural and human environments. This seeks to deepen the understanding of the Earth’s human and physical features which is knowledge built upon from the Early Years and Foundation Stage right through to Key Stage 2.
Through our teaching, we intend to encourage children to discover answers to their own questions through exploration and research; enabling them to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the world and their place in it.
Geography Curriculum Statement
Curriculum Progression in Geography
Geography Unit Overview
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