Children study a location in each continent between Year R and Year 6. Their study of the local area widens in each phase from the school locality to the town then to the region, then country.

Each topic focusses on how the place affects the people who live there and how people affect their local area and the wider environment.

In KS2 they also learn how places change over time and aspects which stay the same.

Every Geography lesson involves an aspect of geographical enquiry, asking questions, observing, collecting, analysing, evaluating and communicating geographical information.

Every year, at least one topic includes fieldwork. In every topic, there will be at least one geographical enquiry where children find an answer to a specific question.

When comparing people’s lives in different locations around the world, authentic accounts of the lifestyle and traditions of different cultures will support pupils in developing respect for their people from different cultures.