World Aware

Pupils will be given opportunities to experience a range of opportunities to help them understand the world they live in. We aim to deepen interest and knowledge of pupils’ locality and how this differs from other areas of the world. Each year, children revisit and develop understanding of the wider world with an aim to deepen understanding about the diverse people and places within our world. Children are encouraged to reflect on issues impacting the wider world and how this relates to their own lives and locality.

Belonging

Alongside a clear and carefully planned development of core geographical knowledge, our Geography curriculum also aims to support students in developing a strong sense of place. Children have regular opportunities to explore and learn more about their own locality, whether in school or in the local area. They are given opportunities to reflect on their identity, sense of belonging and their place within our own communities, as well as the wider world.

Well-being

Our Geography curriculum has a variety of opportunities for enquiry, practical investigation and fieldwork. At Aylburton C of E Primary School, we recognise how taking an active role in Geography learning and how engaging with our local communities can support our students’ well-being. Geography lessons are a time to engage with questions and queries about the world around us and to better understand our relationship with the physical world.

Spirituality

At Aylburton C of E Primary School, we understand the importance of developing in children that sense of awe and wonder, of providing opportunities for children to learn more about and to reflect on their spiritual and moral development. Our Geography curriculum is integral to this. By exposing children to some of the many wonderful and amazing people and places that exist both locally and further afield and by encouraging them to ask and engage with ‘big questions’ around global affairs and environmental issues, we aim to nurture in our students a curiosity and fascination with the world that will stay with them throughout their lives. 

Possibilities

Our Geography curriculum aims to introduce children to a wide-range of places, cultures and people and to open our students’ eyes to all the possibilities that are out there in the wider world: possibilities of travel, possibilities of fieldwork and exploration, possibilities of understanding world affairs, possibilities of appreciating other cultures, possibilities of making a positive change both in our local communities and to broader global issues.

Our Geography scheme aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. At Aylburton and English Bicknor C of E Primary Schools we follow the Kapow scheme of work for our Geography lessons. Through our scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of how Geography shapes our lives at multiple scales and over time. We hope to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

Our curriculum encourages:  

• A strong focus on developing both geographical skills and knowledge.
• Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.
• The development of fieldwork skills across each year group.
• A deep interest and knowledge of pupils’ locality and how it differs from other areas of the world.
• A growing understanding of geographical concepts, terms and vocabulary.                                                           

For EYFS, the activities allow pupils to work towards the ‘Understanding the world’ Development matters statements and Early learning goals, while also covering foundational knowledge that will support them in their further geography learning in Key stage 1. Our Geography scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of key stage attainment targets in the National curriculum. The aims also align with those in the National curriculum. 

Chestnut Class Geography