Geography

Intent

The teaching and learning of Geography is integral to our desire for the children at our School to go out into the world as ‘Global Explorers”! We believe that the teaching of Geography at St Nicholas should inspire and excite our children’s curiosity about the world and its people. ‘Worldliness’ is a key concept embedded within our Global Explorers curriculum, and we aim that all children develop an understanding that they are citizens of the world. Through our teaching, children will develop key geographical knowledge and skills in line with the aims of the National Curriculum, whilst also gaining an understanding of the responsibility they have- locally and globally- to look after and love our planet.

The children’s geographical knowledge will build throughout their time at St Nicholas school and this will ensure they leave us as effective global explorers, who know much about the world in which they live.

Careful planning against the National Curriculum ensures that children on their journey at St Nicholas, will develop their knowledge about the local area, the United Kingdom and the world.   On top of this, geographical skills are also taught, such as map reading, which will ensure our children become skilled explorers! 

With regular tap backs to previous learning, children’s geographical knowledge will become secure.  Knowledge, skills and key vocabulary are also explicitly outlined in teachers planning to ensure progression throughout the teaching of the subject.

Teachers support the teaching of Geography, wherever possible in other curriculum areas.  English planning, Art and DT are often linked to the Geography learning in order to build links between the subjects.

Visits enhance our children’s knowledge of geography further with planned trips within the local area, to The Living Rainforest, Longleat and Marwell in order to explore climate zones and biomes.  To enrich the children’s knowledge of human geography further, such as economic activities, we welcome parents and governors in to our school to give talks on their jobs which also inspires the children greatly.