We ensure that the children’s knowledge and learning in geography is continually revisited and links to other areas of the curriculum; successfully enabling a deepening of learning. Teaching in geography is carefully sequenced and equips our children with knowledge about a diverse range of people and places; resources in the environment; physical and human processes; formation and use of landscapes.

At Woodchester Endowed Church of England Primary School, we:

• Teach children to 'be geographers'; we want children to ask questions, develop research skills and evaluate material to inform opinions, and learn about how geographers reach their answers. 
• Ensure there is the opportunity to increase their knowledge of other cultures and, in so doing, teach a respect and understanding of what it means to be a positive citizen in a multi-cultural country.
• Provide rich, engaging learning opportunities that enthuse, engage, and motivate children to learn and foster a sense of curiosity and wonder at the beauty of the world around them. We refer to these as our 'wow', 'now' and 'ow' moments. Year 1 and 2 children recently visited our very own Woodchester Roman Mosaic as part of their learning about world wonders. 
• Encourage children to have a commitment to sustainable development and an appreciation of what ‘global citizenship’ means. We appreciate that geography is a dynamic subject and support this through the use of our News Wall and discussion and debate of events such as COP26. 
• Stimulate an interest in their surroundings and develop a knowledge and understanding of the physical and human processes which shape places.
• Give children a sense of their own surroundings and build strong relationships through learning about their own locality and community, and the interaction between people and the environment. Each class spends time in the local area throughout the year and this is enhanced too, by the use of Forest School sessions. 
• Develop children's geographical skills, including how to use, draw and interpret maps of different scales, and the vocabulary necessary to carry out effective geographical enquiry.
• Teach children to work geographically in a range of appropriate contexts, using a variety of materials and equipment including other people’s experiences and knowledge. Fieldwork opportunities are planned so that children gain experience of data-gathering, analysis and presentation. 
• Ensure there are opportunities to develop important life skills such as independence and resilience.