Geography
“The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”
Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President
Intent:
At Bedfont Primary School, our geography curriculum is designed to inspire pupils’ curiosity and fascination about the world and its people, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed global citizens. Using the Rising Stars Geography scheme, we deliver a coherent and progressive curriculum that develops geographical understanding, enquiry, and fieldwork skills through engaging, relevant, and purposeful learning experiences.
We aim to ensure that all Bedfont pupils:
· Develop contextual knowledge
· Understand the processes
· Become competent in geographical skills
· Foster a sense of place and identity
· To be global citizens of the twenty first century
Through the Rising Stars units, pupils study a wide range of geographical themes and locations. These include learning about contrasting localities, the impact of weather and climate, sustainability, natural resources, settlements, and global interconnections. Each unit builds on prior knowledge and is carefully sequenced to allow pupils to make meaningful links across topics and year groups. Teachers are encouraged to include their own ‘take’ on a topic and adapt the delivery to a way that suits their own class.
Our aim is for our children to know more and to remember more in geography and become Bedfont Geographers. We aim for them to know more by making the core knowledge for
each topic explicit. We aim for them to remember more through the use of knowledge organisers and the use of Working Walls which highlight make links with other learning.
Our intent is underpinned by the values of exploration, enquiry, and respect – encouraging all pupils to ask questions, think critically, and develop a lifelong interest in the world around them.
Implementation:
At Bedfont Primary School, we implement our geography curriculum through the well-structured and progressive Rising Stars Geography scheme, ensuring all pupils receive a high-quality geographical education that builds knowledge, skills, and curiosity over time.
Pupil voice and book looks are used to evaluate engagement, understanding, and progression across the school.
Impact:
At Bedfont Primary School, the impact of our geography curriculum is that pupils leave with a secure understanding of the world, its diverse environments and cultures, and the geographical processes that shape them. Through the use of the Rising Stars Geography Scheme, our pupils build strong foundations of knowledge and transferable skills that prepare them for the next stage of their education and life as global citizens.
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