Curriculum Implementation

At Fordcombe Church of England Primary School individual geographical topics are taught through EYFS, KS1 and KS2, that help build geographical knowledge and skills. At the start of each lesson, children will review learning from previous lessons, with opportunities built into units of work to review learning from previous topics and years. Every year group will build upon the learning from prior year groups therefore developing depth of understanding and progression of skills.

In order to support children in their ability to ‘know more and remember more’ there are regular opportunities to review the learning taken place in previous topics as well as previous lessons. Pupils will have opportunities to use and interpret a wide range of geographical information, including maps, atlases, diagrams, globes and aerial photographs. Pupils will collect, analyse and present a range of data, gathered through experiences of fieldwork (observations, surveys, investigations and field sketches), to deepen understanding of geographical processes.

Effective use of educational visits, local fieldwork and visitors are planned to enrich and enhance learning experiences.

Consideration is given to as to how learners will be supported in line with the school’s commitment to inclusion and challenge for the more able. Evidence of pupil work is recorded weekly. This book also contains history work. Outcomes of work are regularly monitored to ensure that they reflect a sound understanding of the key identified knowledge.

Assessment is informed by observations during lessons, verbal feedback, pupil voice and work scrutiny. Summative judgements (Working Towards/Working At/Working Above age-related Expectations) are recorded in end of year reports for all KS1 and KS2 pupils (EYFS profile assessment - ELG Understanding the World).

Effective CPD and standardisation opportunities are available to staff to ensure high levels of confidence and knowledge are maintained. These are done through regular discussions with the geography lead, whole school moderation and staff meetings. Cross-curricular links are planned for and allow children to deepen their understanding across the curriculum, including the use of history, mathematics and science.

Curriculum Impact

At Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, our pupils will develop the geographical knowledge and skills to help them explore, navigate and understand the world around them and their place in it, gain from meaningful, memorable fieldwork opportunities that last a life time. Our aim is that our learners gain a secure understanding of the subject and the importance and valuable contributions that they could make as informed global citizens which will impact and shape their future.