Geography

Geography: Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent

Our geography curriculum, delivered through Kapow Primary, is ambitious, knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced to ensure all pupils learn more, remember more and know more. We believe powerful geographical knowledge is an entitlement for every child and enables them to understand the world and their role within it. High expectations, a focus on beautiful work and strong literacy ensure pupils speak, read and write like geographers while developing curiosity and responsibility as future citizens.

Implementation

Geography is taught using the Kapow Primary scheme, ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum through a progressive and coherent sequence. Teaching is informed by Rosenshine’s Principles, with regular review of prior learning, clear explanations and frequent checks for understanding. Subject-specific vocabulary is explicitly taught and revisited. Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and underachieving groups. Assessment is purposeful and aligned with curriculum intent.

Impact

Pupils develop secure geographical knowledge and skills over time, using accurate vocabulary to explain physical and human processes. Pupils use and interpret a range of geographical sources, including maps, atlases, globes and digital mapping, to locate countries and describe features at a variety of scales. They develop fieldwork skills to observe, measure, record and present human and physical features using sketches, plans, graphs and digital technologies. They demonstrate curiosity, confidence and strong recall, meet age-related expectations and are well prepared for the next stage of their education as informed and articulate geographers.