Our intentions in Geography are for children to:

• Have a positive approach to learning about their locality and their place in the wider world.

• Take responsibility for their own learning and challenge themselves to build up a deep level of knowledge, skills and understanding.

• Take an inclusive approach when learning about different countries and cultures and participating in fieldwork opportunities.

• To be determined to develop independence in learning new skills which are later applied in different contexts.

• Stimulate creativity and inquisitiveness through enquiry and exploration.

Geography Intent:

At Sandy Lane we believe that through their study of Geography our students will go out into the world with a curious and enquiring view of countries they travel to and have experiences in. They will be aware of the many different cultures and traditions they will come across and treat them with respect and care. Knowledge of  trade and cooperation with other countries is understood and appreciated along with the responsibility of looking after the climate and the people of the world we live in.

Geography at Sandy Lane enables children to build their knowledge and intrigue about the world we live in. It provides an understanding of the variety of climates and conditions that people in different parts of the world adapt to. The curriculum is set out to help the pupils explore and investigate other parts of the world and compare them to what we know well.

In current times, when we are exposed to climate change, geography is also used to help children understand how powerful and important human geography can be in finding solutions to climate change.

Inclusivity is a core value at Sandy Lane and therefore our curriculum has been designed to offer all children a variety of hands-on enriching fieldwork experiences. This allows our children to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to real Geography contexts on trips and visits. Children are purposely exposed to rich cultural experiences, ambitious vocabulary and challenging content. These memorable experiences offer children engaging and exciting opportunities that they may not have encountered before.

Our curriculum offers children the opportunity to celebrate the successes in our local community as well as unpicking how key periods of time have affected our local area.