We want pupils to be geographers who have:
- An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like.
- An excellent understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected and how much human and physical environments are interrelated.
- An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary.
- Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills and use effective analytical and presentational techniques.
- The ability to reach clear conclusions and develop a reasoned argument to explain findings.
- Significant levels of originality, imagination or creativity as shown in interpretations and representations of the subject matter.
- Highly developed and frequently utilised fieldwork and other geographical skills and techniques.
- A passion for and commitment to the subject, and a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there.
- The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current and contemporary issues in society and the environment.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Year 1/2 Cycle A | IS THERE ONLY ONE TYPE OF TREASURE?
The Golden Age of Piracy- Rulers of the Oceans |
SHOULD WE LOOK AFTER OUR PLANET? | WHY IS MOVEMENT A MUST?
Our Super School and the Surrounds |
| Year 1/2 Cycle B | IS LIGHT IMPORTANT?
No geography focus this term |
WHERE IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO?
Local Lands and Beyond |
OH I DO LIKE BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE! DO YOU?
A Coastal Study- Adventures to Bournemouth |
| Year 3/4 Cycle A | HOW HAS OUR WORLD CHANGED OVER TIME?
No geography |
HOW CAN WE FEED 10 BILLION?
Excelente! A journey to explore land use in Northern Italy and the UK. |
WHAT WAS THE LEGACY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE? |
| Year 3/4 Cycle B | WHAT CAN WE DISCOVER FROM THE ANCIENT GREEK?
No geography focus this term |
WHO OWNS A COUNTRY?
Natural Resources |
HOW DO CITIES DEVELOP?
Oxford- A City of Spires |
| Year 5/6 Cycle A | IS IT RIGHT TO FIGHT?
No geography focus this term |
DO RAINFORESTS NEED PROTECTING? | WHAT IS SUCCESS? |
| Year 5/6 Cycle B | WHAT LIES ABOVE OUR HEADS AND BENEATH OUR FEET?
Marvellous Mountains and Coasts |
WHAT IS WONDERFUL ABOU T WHERE WE LIVE?
Locating Ourselves Local Rivers and the Water Cycle |
ARE THERE ANY DISCOVERIES STILL TO BE MADE?
No geography focus this term |
You can see when the National Curriculum objectives are taught below:
You can see our skills progression grid here: