Implementation

At Saint Ambrose, our geography curriculum is an adventure in discovery.

Units are carefully planned and blocked by year, giving children the space to focus deeply on each topic. Lessons build on prior learning, helping pupils remember more, understand more, and make connections across topics and years.

Children explore geography through:

• Hands-on fieldwork and first-hand experiences, both in school and in the wider community.

• Maps, globes, and atlases, developing skills to interpret and navigate space confidently.

• Guided enquiry and discussion, where their questions and observations shape learning.

Teachers model skills clearly, use assessment to identify misconceptions, and ensure all pupils can access the curriculum. Opportunities for self and peer assessment encourage reflection, build confidence, and inform future planning.

Our curriculum is carefully structured so that skills and knowledge progress year by year, supporting each child to grow as a knowledgeable, capable geographer.

Geography in Early Years (EYFS)

Even our youngest learners begin their geographical journey through ‘Understanding the World’. Children explore:

• Their immediate environment, including home, school, and community.

• How places differ through stories, role play, small-world activities, and local visits.

• Observation and curiosity, discussing what they see, ask questions, and investigate their surroundings.

Everyday experiences—like trips to the park, exploring nature, or noticing seasonal changes—help children develop awareness, vocabulary, and an early understanding of human and physical geography.

Impact

Our geography curriculum ensures children make strong progress relative to their starting points, developing knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm. By the time pupils leave Saint Ambrose, they will:

• Meet or exceed age-related expectations in Geography.

• Approach the subject with curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking.

• Be equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue exploring geography at Key Stage 3 and beyond.

We see the impact not just in workbooks or maps, but in children’s questions, observations, and excitement about the world, as they engage with places, people, and environments both near and far.