At Riverside, we develop our children to become working geographers, gaining an understanding of the wider world and the people within it.
Teaching will 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.
As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world will help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments.
We want our children to gain confidence and practical experiences of geographical knowledge, as well as understanding and skills that explain how the Earth’s features are shaped, interconnected and change over time. Just like real geographers, children will be provided vital hands-on practical experiences of field work.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Within the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception), the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework is followed. The ‘Geography’ aspect of the curriculum is followed through the area 'Understanding the World'.
Geography teaching is integrated into the overall topics or themes of the half term. During EYFS, children learn to:
Key Stage 1
Pupils will develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality. They will understand basic subject-specific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography and begin to use geographical skills, including first-hand observation, to enhance their locational awareness.
Pupils should be taught to:
Locational knowledge
Place knowledge
Human and physical geography
Geographical skills and fieldwork
Key Stage 2
Pupils will extend their knowledge and understanding beyond the local area to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America. This will include the location and characteristics of a range of the world’s most significant human and physical features. They will develop their use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge.
Pupils should be taught to:
Locational knowledge
Human and physical geography
Geographical skills and fieldwork
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