Geography

Intent

At Bearbrook, we welcome every pupil with open arms, ready for an exciting learning journey. Our Geography curriculum opens young minds to endless opportunities, encouraging pupils to explore, discover, and understand the world around them. As they grow in confidence, sometimes holding on tight and sometimes letting go, we are always there to guide, support, and empower.

Using the Kapow Primary Geography scheme, our curriculum inspires pupils to think like geographers—curious, analytical, and observant. They are encouraged to question, investigate, record and analyse data, and present their findings confidently. The scheme helps pupils understand how Geography shapes lives at local, national, and global levels, across time.

Aligned with the National Curriculum, our Geography teaching also reflects Bearbrook’s core values of empowerment, respect, integrity, trust, and nurture. We empower pupils to develop geographical knowledge and fieldwork skills across all year groups. They learn to ask perceptive questions and examine evidence critically, growing in independence and integrity. Through exploring their own locality and comparing it with other places, they build respect for diverse environments and cultures. Trust is fostered through collaborative learning and enquiry-based tasks, while our nurturing approach supports every learner’s journey.

For Early Years, Geography activities are rooted in the Understanding the World development statements and Early Learning Goals, laying essential foundations for Key Stage 1 learning.

Overall, our Geography curriculum equips pupils with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to become resourceful, active citizens who contribute positively to their world—today and in the future.