Geography

In geography, we aim for students to enjoy what they are learning and develop a love of the world. The seven year curriculum enables students to explore geography across a range of continents and consider how our perspectives of place change as new knowledge is acquired. Students develop geographical skills including, but not exclusively, map reading, source analysis and evaluation from the beginning of year seven and develop their confidence and application of these skills as they move through the curriculum.

Key Stage 3

The Key Stage 3 curriculum has been developed to allow students to familiarise themselves with their local community, building on what the students have learnt in their primary schools.  Students consider the world around them and are able to apply knowledge to issues which are readily discussed in the media, including climate change, hazards and migration. By exploring a range of geographical topics as the students travel around the world, it opens their eyes to what life could be like, helps students empathise with others and enables them to develop a sense of appreciation for their surroundings. Exposing students to the wider world enables them to identify the connections that exist globally, and will enable students to aspire to travel, encouraging them to see the world and become global citizens. 

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, students follow the Edexcel B curriculum which further develops their understanding of global issues and their local environment. Students build on the prior knowledge and experiences they have acquired at Key Stage 3, developing a focus on sustainability and geography of the future. They study resource management, biome threats and urbanisation amongst others topics to consider how human development poses a threat to the future prosperity of the world.

Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5, students follow the Edexcel curriculum where they are encouraged to develop depth in case study knowledge, and broaden their outlooks when considering perspectives of the earth. An underlying theme at Key Stage 5 is the issues associated with geographical power and how this leads to conflicts over tangible and intangible resources. Students develop their enquiry skills through independent investigation and exploring a project which is unique to them.

Independent Learning Resources

• The Knowledge
• Quizlet
• Seneca Learning

Useful Links

BBC News

BBC BitesizeNational Geographic Kids

Sky News