At Hayesdown First School geography education should be fully inclusive to every child. Our aims are to fulfil the requirements of the 
National Curriculum for geography; providing a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum; ensuring the progressive development of geographical concepts, knowledge and skills; and for the children to develop a love for geography. Furthermore, we aim to inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. (The 2014 Primary National Curriculum in England)
Geography teaching at Hayesdown First School has a wide application to everyday life, teaching the children to enjoy learning about the world and to have a better understanding of how people live in different locations.
The aims of teaching geography in our school are:
Our geography curriculum links with our school’s REACH values in the following ways:
| RESPONSIBLE: | Children develop a sense of responsibility for the world they live in and an awareness of environmental issues. |
| ENTHUSIASTIC: | Children engage in practical activities and explore the local area |
| AMBITIOUS: | Children learn about people and places beyond their everyday experiences, therefore developing the cultural capital to be successful in life |
| CONFIDENT: | Children are confident to express opinions and ask questions about people and places to find out more |
| HAPPY & HEALTHY: | Children feel happy knowing that they can make positive changes to help protect their environment |
Our Geography Long Term Plan gives an overview of the geography curriculum in each year group