Geography
At Chester-le-Street CE Primary School, we strongly believe in a broad and balanced curriculum for all. Our aims are to fulfil the National Curriculum for Geography and then go beyond; providing a differentiated, wide-ranging curriculum; ensuring the development of key geographical concepts, knowledge and skills, and for our children to develop a love for Geography.
We aim to allow children to have a variety of geographical skills, a good knowledge of the world around them, to ask questions about natural phenomena and to develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
To ensure high standards of teaching and learning in Geography, we implement a curriculum that is progressive throughout the whole school. This helps our children develop a sense of self within the world. Then as they grow, the world grows for them as they move through their primary education. Geography is taught as part of a termly topic, focusing on knowledge and skills stated in the National Curriculum.
Out termly topics often work closely with history, allowing the children to make meaningful cross-curricular links. Our approach allows the children to see how countries and cultures have developed over time and to understand and appreciate our ever-evolving world.
In order to promote a greater appreciation and love of geography, our school is passionate about offering a variety of educational trips. These range from orienteering and fieldwork opportunities in the local area to fully immersive experiences further afield.
Geography Curriculum Intent Document
Geography at Chester-le-Street CE Curriculum Intent
Geography Curriculum Coverage
Geography topics have been selected to cover the aims of the National Curriculum and also to reflect the context of our school community. Cross-curricular links have been made as widely as possible to support children’s learning across the curriculum.
Geography Curriculum Documents
Primary National Curriculum - Geography
Geography Progression of Skills
Governor Monitoring 2024/2025
Autumn Term 2024 Understanding of the world