Subject Overview
| Long Term Memory | It is vital that children can convert information into their long-term memory so it is truly learnt. In Geography, this is particularly important with the key elements of substantive locational knowledge found in the subject. Our curriculum is designed so that previous learning is recapped, revisited and consolidated and built on as the child moves through the school. |
| Collaborative Learning | In Geography, collaboration enables pupils to share knowledge about places and environments, enriching discussions with diverse experiences. Group map work and fieldwork tasks encourage problem-solving and observation skills. Working together helps children develop a broader understanding of global issues and fosters respect for different viewpoints. |
| Real-life Relevance | Real-life relevance underpins our primary school geography curriculum by connecting learning to the world children experience every day. We ensure that topics are rooted in familiar contexts—such as local environments, weather patterns, and community features—before expanding to global issues like climate change, sustainability, and cultural diversity. Fieldwork, map reading and the use of digital tools help pupils see how geographical skills apply to real-life situations, from planning a journey to understanding natural hazards. By linking concepts to practical examples, we make geography meaningful and empower children to become informed, responsible citizens who understand their place in an interconnected world. |
Intent of the Geography Curriculum
Our Clover Hill Geography curriculum has been designed to allow for a broader, deeper understanding of the four areas of Geography. It develops contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places and understanding of the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, along withhow they bring about variation and change over time. We strive to develop an awareness and appreciation of our local area, UK cities, counties and countries.  We intend to develop children’s curiosity and a fascination of the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Our curriculum offers a range of opportunities for investigating places around the world as well as physical and human processes. We want our children to confidently use, discuss and demonstrate geographical vocabulary, map skills and knowledge. Â Opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety will ensure interest and progressin the subject.
Implementation of the Geography Curriculum
At Clover Hill, we prioritise converting learning into the long-term memory, providing real life relevance to learning and we utilise an enquiry-based approach in humanities.
SEND/Inclusion
All provision for pupils with SEND is in line with the school’s SEND Policy.
Equal Opportunities
At Clover Hill Primary School all children will be given equal access to Geography irrespective of race, gender and creed, level of ability or nationality. Mutual respect and tolerance for all cultures will be promoted through the study of Geography.