Geography
At Harry Gosling, we want every child who excels in Geography to leave school with a strong understanding of people, places, and the environment at local, national, and global scales, including how human and physical processes shape the world and how they are interconnected. Pupils will have developed key geographical skills, including fieldwork, map reading, data analysis, enquiry, and critical thinking about real-world issues. They will understand their place in the world, valuing diverse cultural perspectives and recognising their own personal geography. This knowledge and these skills will enable them to become informed, responsible global citizens who can engage thoughtfully with contemporary challenges such as climate change and sustainability, and make positive contributions as a force for good in the future.
Our lessons facilitate learning through geographical enquiry and encouraging children to link their learning to every day experiences. The children are taught a range of skills in relevant contexts in order to explore the topics for themselves. These skills include handling data through fieldwork, interpreting sources including maps, diagrams and aerial photos, and communicating geographical information. We are developing our use of fieldwork, so pupils can learn to think critically, use maps, data collection techniques, technology and analyse information. We build inclusive classrooms, where all students are encouraged to cooperate with and support one another. Everyone’s ideas are valued and we respect difference. An individualised curriculum is designed where necessary to support individual progress for children with SEN.
Knowledge and Skills Progressions:
Please click on the link below to see the specific skills and knowledge that are covered in each year group.