Geography
At Warren Farm Primary School, we aim to inspire children's curiosity about the world and the people who live in it.
Our geography curriculum encourages children to explore different countries, cultures and environments, developing their understanding of both the natural and human-made features of our planet.
Through geographical exploration and practical learning, we help pupils appreciate the world around them and develop into informed, responsible and caring citizens.
Early Years
In the Early Years, children begin to develop an understanding of the world through their everyday experiences and surroundings.
They explore the natural environment, observe changes in the weather and learn about different places and cultures. Children are encouraged to recognise similarities and differences between their own environment and those experienced by others, helping them develop curiosity about the wider world.
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), children develop their understanding of the world, the United Kingdom and their local environment.
They learn to identify the seven continents and five oceans, as well as the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom.
Children also explore different environments, comparing places in the UK with those in other parts of the world. They investigate weather patterns, describe natural and human-made features and begin using maps, atlases, globes and simple compass directions to develop their geographical skills.
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6), children build on their geographical knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the world and its environments.
They explore countries and regions across Europe, North America and South America, as well as the cities, counties and geographical features of the United Kingdom. Children learn to compare different places and understand how landscapes, communities and environments vary around the world.
Pupils study physical geography, including climate zones, rivers, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes and the water cycle. They also explore human geography, learning about land use, trade, natural resources and how people interact with their environments.
Throughout Key Stage 2, children strengthen their geographical skills by using maps, atlases, digital mapping, compass points and grid references. They also take part in fieldwork to observe, investigate and better understand the world around them.
Geography Curriculum
Our Geography Curriculum Coverage, Unit Progression and Curriculum Map documents provide further information about the geographical knowledge, topics and skills taught across the school.
Geography Curriculum Coverage Cycle B