Geography

At Rhodes Green CE Primary School, we want geography to inspire children to become curious about the world around them and develop an understanding of the people, places and environments that make our planet so diverse.

Our geography curriculum is supported by Grammarsaurus and is carefully sequenced so that children’s geographical knowledge and skills build progressively as they move through school. Children develop their understanding of their local area, the United Kingdom and the wider world, exploring both human and physical geography.

We want our pupils to become confident geographers who can ask questions, investigate places, recognise patterns and make connections between people and their environments. Children develop their knowledge of important geographical concepts alongside practical skills including map reading, using atlases, interpreting data and fieldwork.

Geographical vocabulary is explicitly taught, enabling children to talk confidently about their learning and explain the processes that shape our world.

Wherever possible, geography extends beyond the classroom. Fieldwork and exploration of our local environment give children opportunities to observe, collect information and apply their geographical knowledge first-hand.

Our curriculum also encourages children to consider important issues affecting our world, helping them develop an understanding of sustainability, environmental responsibility and global citizenship.

Through geography, we want to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and inspire Rhodes Green children to become informed, curious and responsible citizens of the world.