Geography
Geography Intent Statement
At Berkswell, we want our children to develop a curiosity and fascination about Britain, Europe and the wider world, building the knowledge and perspective they need to live in our modern multi-cultural society. To understand the world we live in, and the different people and cultures that make up humanity. Our aim is for all pupils to gain a secure understanding of both human and physical geography with an emphasis of teaching both locational and place knowledge in creative inspirational ways, so that all children leave our school with a desire to explore the world around them and the knowledge to do so successfully.
Through a coherent, well sequenced curriculum, children study both physical and human geography by looking at:
- The United Kingdom and the different landscapes and cultures that exist within our own country.
- Europe and the physical and human kaleidoscope of countries near to our own.
- The wider world and the similarities and differences between us all.
We want pupils to enjoy and love learning about Geography through ‘WOW moments’, fieldwork, classroom experiences and educational visits that bring the world to life.
Our curriculum is designed so that every child can achieve, belong and thrive. We are committed to ensuring full access and success for all learners, including pupils with SEND, disabilities, those who are disadvantaged, pupils with English as an additional language, more able learners, and children from all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Inclusion is central to our approach because every child deserves to feel valued, represented and supported to reach their potential. Through adaptive teaching, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and carefully chosen resources, we remove barriers so that all pupils can participate fully and make strong progress.
By exploring diverse people, places and cultures, pupils encounter both familiar and new perspectives, helping them feel included, represented and connected to the wider human story. High expectations, rich opportunities for enquiry, discussion and reflection and a focus on identity enable pupils to develop secure geographical understanding and to thrive as thoughtful, informed young learners.
"The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents." — Barack Obama.
