Geography
Intent
At St Edmund's, our primary goal is to ensure that every pupil reaches their highest potential—emotionally, academically, and physically. We understand the importance of equipping our students with the skills to express themselves effectively. Communication is at the heart of our curriculum, allowing children to apply their knowledge and abilities across a wide range of enriching learning experiences that engage, inspire, and challenge them.
At St Edmund's Primary School, we strive to provide an engaging geography curriculum that nurtures geographical skills while meeting the expectations of the national curriculum. Geography is an exploratory subject that fosters an understanding of key concepts, knowledge, and skills. We aim to spark children's curiosity and fascination with the world and its people—an interest that will stay with them for life. Our goal is to deepen their knowledge of diverse places, cultures, resources, and both natural and human environments, alongside a strong grasp of Earth's key physical and human processes.
We also encourage our pupils to use their voices confidently, enabling them to express their thoughts on important topics such as global warming and its effects on rising sea levels. Additionally, we provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate their local community in Ilford and London, helping them develop a strong sense of identity, heritage, and appreciation for what makes their surroundings unique.
Our geography curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge and skills progressively, ensuring they are not only meaningful during primary school but also applicable in further education and beyond.
Implementation
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Geography planning for KS1 and KS2 is based-upon by the Rising Stars Geography scheme of work chosen because it ensures complete coverage of the key stage 1 and 2 Geography curriculum with knowledge-rich, high-quality digital resources. Geography is delivered in Reception through the ‘Understanding of the World’ element of the Early Years goals. In Key Stage 1 , Geography is allocated 1hour of curriculum time per week, 1 half term of each term. It is allocated 18 hours of curriculum time annually. In Key Stage 2, Geography is allocated 1 ½ hours of curriculum time per week, 1 half term of each term. It is allocated 27 hours of curriculum time annually. The external curriculum has been enhanced by educational visits including fieldwork.
Impact |
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The essential knowledge, skills and understanding within the Rising Stars Geography curriculum helps us guarantee that the learner’s essential skills are being developed, alongside National Curriculum requirements. Geographical questioning helps pupils to gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of the world and its people. Through our curriculum, pupils learn to think critically, ask perceptive questions and evaluate evidence. Children at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School will:
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