Geography Curriculum

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”.

St Augustine (Roman philosopher)

Geography at Westwood Farm

Geography Lead: Mrs Jenny Baker

At Westwood Farm School, we aim to inspire curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. Our geography curriculum helps pupils develop knowledge of places, people, resources, and environments, alongside an understanding of human and physical processes.

Curriculum Intent

We deliver a high-quality geography education that:

sparks curiosity about the world
builds knowledge of diverse places and cultures
develops understanding of physical and human geography
encourages enquiry, investigation, and problem-solving

Pupils explore how landscapes are formed and used, compare local and global communities, and develop essential skills such as map reading, research, and analysis.

Curriculum Implementation

Geography is taught through discussion, enquiry, practical activities, and fieldwork. Pupils use maps, data, photographs, and ICT to support their learning, and retrieval activities help them retain and build upon prior knowledge.

Disciplinary skills are developed through the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of geographical information.

Curriculum Impact

The curriculum ensures pupils develop secure knowledge, map and research skills, and a respect for the environment. Pupils confidently discuss their learning, use subject-specific vocabulary accurately, and apply geography to real-life experiences, building curiosity and understanding of the world around them.

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