Geography Curriculum Statement

The Geography curriculum at Round Diamond School is designed to develop our children’s curiosity and fascination about the world. We are committed to providing children with opportunities to investigate and make enquiries about their local area of Great Ashby and Stevenage so that they can develop a meaningful sense of who they are, their heritage and what makes our local area special.

Through high quality teaching and a progressive curriculum, we develop essential characteristics of geographers within our children. The curriculum design builds up children’s use of geographical vocabulary and enables them to communicate their findings effectively. In the Early Years we focus on the world around us and changes we see throughout the year. In KS1 we focus on local geography, moving further afield in KS2.

Our aim is that our children will leave us with a genuine interest in Geography. In this ever-changing world, the study of Geography will deepen their knowledge of the places and people across the world and encourage them to explore, ask questions and undertake new experiences both now and in the future.

Key Vocabulary Progression 

Below is a selection the key vocabulary taught in each year group in Geography. We have key vocabulary for each of the 4 areas: 

• Place Knowledge
• Locational Knowledge
• Human and Physical 
• Geographical skills and fieldwork

Geography in the EYFS

Within the EYFS, Geography is taught through our theme lessons and within our child initiated learning. The children are given opportunities to learn the earliest geographical skills through exploration, awe and wonder.