Geography

At Holy Trinity, our intention in Geography is to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as their place in it.

The Geography curriculum at Holy Trinity enables children to develop knowledge and skills that are transferable to other curriculum areas and which can and are used to promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Geography is, by nature, an investigative subject, which develops and understanding of concepts, knowledge and skills. We seek to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives; to promote the children’s interest and understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. The curriculum is designed develop knowledge and skills that are progressive, as well as transferable, throughout their time at Holy Trinity and also to their further education and beyond.

Through our high-quality teaching we will develop the following essential characteristics of geographers

• An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like, both in Britain and the wider world
• An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary
• Geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills
• The ability to reach clear conclusions and explain their findings
• Opportunities to learn and apply fieldwork skills
• The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current issues in society and the environment
• A genuine interest in the subject and a real sense of curiosity about the world and the people who live here

At Holy Trinity, Geography is taught is taught within topics throughout the year, so that children can achieve depth in their learning. Teachers have identified the key knowledge and skills and consideration has been given to ensure progression throughout each year group across the school. At the beginning of each topic, children are able to convey what they know already as well as what they would like to find out. This informs the programme of study and also ensures that lessons are relevant and take account of children’s different starting points.

Consideration is given to how greater depth will be taught, learnt and demonstrated within each lesson, as well as how learners will be supported in line with the school’s commitment to inclusion.

Cross-curricular outcomes in Geography are specifically planned for, with strong links between Geography and English lessons identified, planned for and utilised. The local area is fully utilised to achieve the desired outcomes, with extensive opportunities for learning outside the classroom embedded in practice.

Outcomes in topic and English books, evidence a broad and balanced Geography curriculum and demonstrate children’s acquisition of identified key knowledge. Children review their successes in achieving the lesson objectives at the end of every session and are actively encouraged to identify their own target areas, with these being identified, shared and verified by teachers as necessary. Children also record what they have learned comparative to their starting points at the end of every topic. As children progress throughout the school, they develop a deep knowledge, understanding an appreciation of their local area and its place within the wider geographical context. Geographical understanding, as well as children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is further supported by the school’s links with international partner schools.