At Newton Burgoland Primary School, we believe that geography should inspire a lifelong curiosity and fascination about the world and the people who live in it. Through our geography curriculum, children develop a deeper understanding of the Earth's physical and human features, helping them make sense of the diverse and interconnected world around them.

Pupils explore a wide range of places, environments and cultures, from their local community to countries and continents across the globe. They learn about natural processes such as rivers, mountains, weather and climate, alongside human geography including settlements, trade, population and land use.

As children progress through the school, they build their geographical knowledge, understanding and skills through enquiry, investigation and fieldwork. They learn to interpret maps, use geographical vocabulary accurately, analyse data and ask thoughtful questions about the world. These experiences help pupils understand how landscapes are formed, how environments change over time, and how human actions can impact the world around us.

We encourage our learners to think critically about global issues, sustainability and their role as responsible citizens. By exploring the relationships between people, places and environments, children develop an appreciation of the diversity of our planet and a greater understanding of both local and global communities.

Our aim is for every child to leave Newton Burgoland with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand the world's complexities, celebrate its diversity and care for its future.

Developing STRIDE Through Geography

Geography provides rich opportunities for children to develop the STRIDE characteristics that underpin learning at Newton Burgoland Primary School. Through exploring places, people, environments and global issues, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to become informed, compassionate and responsible citizens.

Scholarship is developed as children build a secure understanding of geographical knowledge, including physical and human processes, map skills, environmental issues and the diverse characteristics of places around the world. Pupils learn to think deeply, make connections and apply their learning across different contexts.

Teamwork is fostered through collaborative enquiries, fieldwork and investigations. Children work together to gather information, solve problems, share ideas and present their findings, learning to value the perspectives and contributions of others.

Resilience grows as pupils tackle challenging questions, interpret unfamiliar data and investigate complex environmental and social issues. They learn to persevere when analysing information and developing evidence-based conclusions.

Independence is encouraged through enquiry-based learning, where children are supported to ask questions, conduct research, interpret sources and draw their own conclusions about the world around them.

Diversity and Respect are at the heart of geographical learning. By studying different countries, cultures, communities and ways of life, pupils develop an appreciation of human diversity and a deeper understanding of the experiences, beliefs and traditions of people across the world. They learn to challenge stereotypes, celebrate differences and recognise our shared humanity.

Enquiry drives the geography curriculum. Children investigate geographical questions, analyse patterns, conduct fieldwork and use a range of sources to deepen their understanding. They develop curiosity about the world and learn how geographers seek answers to important global questions. Children are encouraged to wonder about the world, ask thoughtful questions and develop a lifelong fascination with the people and environments around them.

Through Geography, pupils gain an understanding of how people, places and environments are interconnected and continually changing. As they progress through the school, they develop the STRIDE characteristics alongside the geographical knowledge and skills needed to become informed global citizens who respect diversity, care for the environment and contribute positively to the world around them.