Geography
Intent
Our Geography curriculum helps pupils build powerful knowledge of the world. At its core is a commitment to developing deep conceptual understanding, with pupils exploring the foundational ideas of Place, Space, Environment, and Interconnection. Geography at Bevington is not just about learning facts; it is about understanding how the world works, how it changes, and how pupils relate to it.
We aim for pupils to:
- Develop a coherent knowledge of both the physical and human worlds
- Think geographically by analysing patterns, relationships and connections between people and places
- Learn how to observe, question, and evaluate geographical information and sources
- Appreciate the complexity and diversity of the Earth’s environments, cultures, and economies
- Understand their role as global citizens, capable of shaping a sustainable future
Our curriculum challenges pupils: What would a geographer say about this place? Through this lens, pupils understand Geography as a discipline and learn how geographical knowledge is constructed and interpreted.
Implementation
We follow a knowledge-rich Geography curriculum carefully sequenced to build secure and connected understanding. All pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 engage in regular Geography lessons that introduce them to the subject's vocabulary, concepts and processes in a rigorous and age-appropriate way.
Key features of our implementation include:
- A clear progression of substantive knowledge (e.g. Rivers, Settlements, Weather, Trade) and disciplinary knowledge (e.g. analysing maps, interpreting data, making fieldwork observations)
- High-quality resources, maps, atlases and digital tools to support spatial awareness and visual literacy
- Enquiry-led units framed by overarching questions that guide pupils’ thinking and encourage independent reasoning
- Regular opportunities to revisit and consolidate prior knowledge, enabling pupils to connect learning over time
- Strong cross-curricular links with subjects such as History and Science, enriching pupils’ understanding of global systems and cultural contexts
From local area studies to comparisons between distant regions, pupils develop a sense of scale and diversity. They learn not only what places are like, but also why they are like that – and how they are changing.
Impact
By the time pupils leave Bevington, they are articulate and reflective geographers who can:
- Use accurate geographical vocabulary and confidently discuss key concepts
- Explain human and physical processes and how they shape different environments
- Draw upon and apply knowledge to interpret maps, diagrams and data
- Understand and analyse complex global issues, including climate change, inequality and migration
- Recognise their position within the world and consider how they can contribute positively to its future
Our Geography curriculum empowers children to know who they are and where they are in the world. Through a rich and engaging learning sequence, we equip pupils not only to understand their planet but to shape it.