Geography
Intent
At Lenthall Infant and Nursery School, our geography curriculum is built around engaging learning challenges that inspire curiosity about the world and our place within it. Children explore their local environment as well as the wider world, developing geographical knowledge and enquiry skills while learning to use tools such as maps, atlases, and globes. They recognise both human and physical features unique to various places, countries, and continents. We also encourage our pupils to appreciate, value, and respect their local environment while considering their impact on the planet.
Implementation
We strive to deliver a progressive geography curriculum at Lenthall Infant and Nursery School that builds on previous knowledge, fostering connections among concepts. Geography is taught every term, focusing on the skills and knowledge outlined in the National Curriculum. It holds equal importance to all other subjects, with skills taught progressively to ensure they become embedded in the children's long-term memory. Given the variety of human and physical features in our local area, we plan fieldwork and educational visits to enrich learning and provide firsthand experiences, especially for those children who may not have experienced these aspects prior to starting school.
Impact
Geography at Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is assessed using the following;
- informal judgements by staff during lessons
- pupil and peer assessments
- end of topic quiz/ challenge
- formal skills and assessment checklists
Come the end of each geography unit/ learning challenge, teachers make a summary judgement about the work each pupil has completed in relation to the success criteria. The geography subject leader monitors progress and attainment on a termly basis through a triangulation of the data, evidence in books and through children’s voice.
Our Ultimate End Goal
What will our geographers to be able to do when they leave us?
When our geographers leave Lenthall Infant and Nursery School, they will carry a lifelong curiosity and fascination for the world and its people. They will possess knowledge of diverse places, resources, and both natural and human environments, paired with a deep understanding of key physical and human processes. Using appropriate geographical terms and vocabulary, they’ll effectively communicate geographical ideas.
As their knowledge grows, they will gain insights into the interactions between physical and human processes, as well as the formation and use of landscapes. This will be taught through inspirational learning challenges involving fieldwork, computation, and skill development, fostering confidence and practical experience.
Ultimately, pupils will understand how the Earth’s features are shaped, interconnected, and change over time. Equipped with this knowledge, they’ll make informed choices that positively impact the world and its inhabitants.
