Our Geography curriculum inspires thoughtful and compassionate young geographers who value and understand the world they live in. It aims to nurture a deep curiosity about the world, encouraging pupils to ask questions, explore places, and understand the human and physical processes that shape our planet. Through clear and progressive teaching and practical fieldwork, we equip pupils with the knowledge they need to make sense of both their local area and the wider world, including countries and regions that connect with learning across our curriculum.

Sustainability forms an important part of our Geography curriculum, developing a sense of responsibility for the planet. Pupils are encouraged to consider how human actions shape environments and contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Our curriculum

Geography Aim: At Broughton Community Schools, we aim to provide the children with an inquiry based curriculum, encouraging our children to be curious and have a greater understanding of the world around them.

Geography Approach:

New topics are introduced through front pages, with an overarching enquiry question which the children answer at the end of their learning journey. Because our curriculum is enquiry-led, our children answer a question in each lesson.

How can you support your children at home? 

Each term, you will receive a year group newsletter which will outline the topic that your child will be investigating. There will be a task sheet with suggested activities to complete for home learning, books that are linked to the topic and a vocabulary list that you could talk through with your child. These homework ideas are very creative and the children really love bringing their completed work into school for the rest of the class to see. 

Remember, geography is everywhere! Point out both physical and humans features as you are walking around the local area. Talk about the weather on the way to school. Really encourage your child to become inquisitive about the world around them!

Fieldwork 

Fieldwork is a vital part of the primary geography curriculum because it helps children connect what they learn in the classroom with the real world around them. By observing their local environment, asking questions, and gathering their own data, pupils develop curiosity, confidence, and essential skills such as problem-solving and teamwork. It also makes learning more meaningful and memorable, allowing children to understand how geography affects their everyday lives. It also allows them to explore the local area which has including exploring the local park, looking at traffic safety outside the school, looking at recent developments near the school such as the new Mcdonald's and how it has impacted the residents and the recently new development of the Kingsbrook estate and how it compares to older estates such as Broughton. 

Year 6 had an amazing opportunity to present their fieldwork findings to the Labour MP Of Aylesbury, Laura Kyrke-Smith, where they were able to not only show of their fielddwork and evaluative skills but also their fantastic Oracy skills as well. Suffice to say, Laura Kyrke_Smith was extremely impressed.