Curriculum Intent:

The intent of our Geography curriculum is to provide high-quality education so that children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, as well as their place in it. It inspires pupils' curiosity about the world and its people, thus promoting the children’s interest and understanding of diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments. It is also important for our children to develop a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.

The curriculum is designed to develop knowledge and skills that are progressive, as well as transferable to all year groups following the school's Geography skills progression documents. The Geography curriculum at St Mark's makes full use of resources, including a range of maps with a focus on the immediate and wider local area, enabling children to develop a deep understanding of their locality, as well as taking the chance to explore the local area through fieldwork. 

Curriculum Implementation:

Geography is taught throughout the year on a half-termly rotation with History, enabling children to develop a deeper understanding of each subject. Key knowledge and skills are carefully sequenced to ensure progression across year groups. 

The local area is used extensively to support learning, with regular opportunities for learning outside the classroom. Children's geographical knowledge and skills develop progressively throughout the school, preparing them for the National Curriculum and future learning in secondary education.