Geography

Intent 

At New Close we believe that it is crucial that our children develop an understanding of UK geography, the geography of the wider world, and how it impacts upon our community and people in the world. Our curriculum is developed in line with the National Curriculum and is delivered in a way that is interesting, relevant to our children and links to other areas of learning, wherever possible. Our desire is that students build richly connected knowledge, vocabulary and skills that they can carry forward through their education and their lives. Our aim is that we inspire our children to become active and curious in regards to geography. We want our pupils to develop the tools to evaluate information about the world around them and make informed judgements based on this, and help them understand key features of the world and how this shapes the world they live in. We believe it is crucial that children learn about the geographical elements that shape our nation, as well as other civilizations across the globe.

Implementation

Geography is taught as a topic driver for every other term (Years 1-6). Alongside this lead subject other linked subjects are taught, where appropriate, to provide a thematic approach. The curriculum has been designed to enable skills and knowledge for Geography to be built on sequentially and repeated systematically. In mapping out the curriculum, consideration has been given to prior knowledge and skills required between year groups, units of work and subjects. For example in Year 2 in Term 3, United Kingdom and capital cities is studied, with London being a focus in Term 1 in Year 3/4 and then New York is the capital city of focus in Term 3 of Year 6. 

Progression of knowledge and skills is mapped out, which forms the core of our units of work and learning objectives. The Acorn booklet scheme of work, is used as the basis of our work. This is adapted to ensure it meets the needs of our New Close children and each class that we teach.

Impact 

Assessment of Geography at New Close is a multi- facetted approach. We use 'live marking' to assess children's progress and understanding throughout the lessons and address any misconceptions either immediately or during the starter for the next lesson. The children then also complete a multiple choice assessment grid at the end of the unit, based on the 'Need to know' information given at the beginning of the booklets and referred to duing the lessons, which is then marked with the class. This again allows teachers to be aware of any misconceptions and discuss these straight away and know any gaps in knowledge to address through 'Flashbacks' during the next term/s. 

Click here to see all our curriculum policies, including our Geography Policy

Click here to see all our Long Term Plans, including Geography 

Click here to see all our Skills and Knowledge Progressions, including Geography

Click here to see all our Vocabulary Progessions, including Geography