“The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together”
Barack Obama
I wish the world was twice as big – and half of it was still unexplored.”
David Attenborough
Redriff’s Geography Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum
- develops pupils’ “Dockland Pride” and their value of the local environment
- helps pupils to understand their identity and builds a sense of belonging by recognising their place within the local community, London, Britain and the wider world
- empowers them to become effective global citizens ready to tackle the many issues currently facing our planet
- combines both geographical knowledge and understanding with fieldwork and map skills to give pupils’ study a sense of purpose and value
- enables pupils to make connections and comparisons within and between countries and continents
Redriff’s Geography Curriculum Implementation
Our curriculum
- is topic based with cross-curricular links
- combines a well-sequenced, rich body of geographical knowledge and skills, fieldwork and map skills with the school’s golden threads
- has an emphasis on enquiry where children investigate geographically framed questions linked to the National Curriculum
- builds experiential knowledge through carefully planned and managed fieldwork
- is underpinned by ambitious, high-quality vocabulary
- is designed and informed by subject specialists and subject organisations
- is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils
- is assessed with pre and post learning tasks
Redriff’s Geography Curriculum Impact
Our children:
- have a good understanding of the local area, the UK and the world and its continents, and its key physical and human themes
- are able to make connections and comparisons between people and places across the globe
- are able to frame and answer geographical enquiries through research, analysis and fieldwork
- are able to use maps, atlases and globes to build their knowledge of the UK and the wider world
- are able to eloquently and confidently communicate their geographical knowledge
- develop a passion for geography and the future of our planet
Pupil voices:
“I love geography! Looking at maps and even making your own!”
“Geography is a part of being human”
“Geography is learning about the planet and how we can keep our world safe”
“Maps can help you find your way even if you’re a child… in the city, in the world. They even help you find treasure!”
“Geography is learning about the world, countries and how people live.”
“Geography is about the world.”
“I enjoy learning about places and countries.”
“I enjoy geography because it teaches me about the world, if I want to be a scientist it will help me.”
“It helps me know how to use maps. If I wanted to go somewhere really far I would need to use a map to know how to get there.”