Our geography curriculum aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world and their local environment; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the passion and confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. Through our curriculum, 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 and community around them. 

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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 and experience in our local environment across each year group.  

• A deep interest and active knowledge of pupils’ locality and how it differs from other areas of the world.  

• A growing understanding of geographical concepts, terms and vocabulary. 

• Opportunities and accessibility for all students in our school to be supported and challenged. 

 

Our Geography curriculum enables all pupils to meet the end of key stage attainment targets in the National curriculum. The aims also align with those in the National curriculum. 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 curriculum follows the mixed age planning sequences provide by Kapow Primary 

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Geography Intent, Implementation, Impact

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Mixed-age geography concepts progression 

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Our curriculum is supported by extra-curricular activities including our yearly participation and training for the Exmoor challenge and our unique, annual school fundraiser: “The Hawkridge Hike” (in 2023 we walked 22 miles!). These activities incorporate map-reading skills, a knowledge of our children’s local area and community spirit in a competitive and enjoyable fashion. 

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