Rolls Crescent Primary School

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Humanities: Geography

Intent:

At Rolls Crescent our Geography curriculum is designed to develop children’s curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge, connection and understanding of the world and their place within it will help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments.

Our Geography curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced to ensure pupils acquire key knowledge and skills systemically. At Rolls Crescent our Geography curriculum is underpinned by the CLIC trust 'active ingredients.' These active ingredients have been chosen using research-based evidence on how children learn and how they commit knowledge to their long-term memory. 

Topics have clear progression through the year and previous knowledge is built upon throughout the key stages. The curriculum knowledge is planned sequentially, starting from Understanding the World in development matters in EYFS and continuing throughout the school to Year 6. Teachers build upon their prior knowledge, embedding it in their long-term memory to allow children to become successful learners and develop an interest and enthusiasm for geography as they move through the school and into the next stage of their learning.

We are committed to ensuring our pupils gain a deeper knowledge of and connection to their local area as well learning about the wider world, including countries they or their family have lived in as Rolls Crescent serves a vibrant and diverse community. There are a large majority of pupils who have links to other parts of the world with a high percentage of our pupils speaking English as an additional language and are currently 40 different languages spoken within our school.

The cultural capital of our children is important to us so we ensure to widen our pupils’ experiences through creative and enriching lessons, including opportunities for outdoor learning, going on trips, meeting visitors and using ICT links. The large majority of our pupils have low communication and language skills on entry and therefore oracy and vocabulary acquisition are a key priority which is why in addition to widening our pupils’ experiences we present the key vocabulary within our Geography knowledge organisers and on classroom displays.

EYFS 

In EYFS children develop their knowledge of their immediate environment by observing and listening. This includes stories, non-fiction texts and maps. They will have hands on experiences that deepen their understanding, such as visiting a local area as well as the school grounds. They link RE and Geography when discussing religious and cultural communities in this country. They will also study life in a different country and discuss some differences and similarities.

Implementation

The primary geography curriculum aims to inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. It is designed to provide children with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources, and natural and human environments, alongside a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Through carefully planned lessons, students explore geographical concepts that build on their understanding of location, place, and environment. We employ a variety of teaching strategies including interactive map work, field trips, and the use of technology such as digital mapping tools to create a stimulating and engaging learning experience. Our geography program integrates cross-curricular links, particularly with history, computing, and mathematics, to ensure a holistic understanding of both physical and human geography. Topics are sequenced to ensure cumulative knowledge acquisition, starting with local geography and expanding to national and global scales. Assessment for geography is ongoing, formative, and embedded in daily teaching. Teachers assess pupils through observations, discussions, and retrieval quizzes that check for understanding. The curriculum is also designed to be inclusive, ensuring all learners, regardless of background or ability, can engage with the content and develop a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

  • A knowledge organiser which outlines the knowledge for the half term.
  • Geography topic is taught through the big question driver.
  • From this big question approach there will be a cycle of lessons which are carefully planned for progression and depth.
  • Challenging questions for pupils to aid the application of their learning in real life situations.
  • Disciplinary knowledge document for the school to outline the skills required for each year group.
  • Golden threads are planned throughout school for teachers and children to refer back to. This allows the opportunity for metacognitive retrieval practice from EYFS to Year 6. This will allow children to learn more and remember more over their time at Rolls Crescent Primary School.

Impact

The impact of our primary geography curriculum is evident in the confident, informed, and curious learners it produces. Pupils develop a strong understanding of key geographical concepts, including the relationship between physical and human processes, and how they shape environments and communities. Students who engage with the curriculum demonstrate enhanced skills in critical thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. They become more empathetic and responsible global citizens who appreciate cultural diversity and understand global issues such as climate change and sustainability. Furthermore, pupils are able to articulate their learning confidently, using geographical vocabulary and tools effectively to interpret maps, data, and the world around them. By the end of their primary geography education, students will have a solid foundation for further geographical study in secondary education and an informed perspective on the world's dynamic landscapes and cultures.

 In addition, we measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods.

  • A reflection on standards achieved against the planned outcomes (post task)
  • Formative assessment based on where the children are up to against the expected standard of knowledge for the topic.
  • Celebration of learning for each half term against the school driver for that half term.
  • Pupil voice about Geography and the curriculum.
  • Children will be able to retrieve knowledge from previous years in relation to the Golden Threads.

     

The Changing Lives in Collaboration (CLIC)

The Changing Lives in Collaboration (CLIC) Trust is a values-led Cooperative Multi-Academy Trust of four diverse primary schools in the North-West of England. Our core principle is that 'Together We Make The Difference' and our aim is to share our passion for education and learning, developing schools that make learning irresistible. We are committed to working in collaboration to improve outcomes for children. Our schools are unique and individual places where the curriculum and quality of education are tailored to the needs of the community.

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