Subject area: Geography
Curriculum Intent Statement for Geography
At Woodland Primary, we believe Geography is a subject that helps us to better understand people, places and environments, and the interactions between them. Geography also helps us understand how and why places are changing, and to better imagine, predict and work towards, likely and preferred futures. Geography draws on its vast range of vocabulary to identify and name places, the features within them and the human and physical processes at work there. Such core knowledge provides the building blocks of deeper explanation and understanding; providing entry points to geographical conversations about the world.
Aims of our Geography Curriculum
To ensure that all pupils have:
- A curiosity and fascination about the world and its people, particularly those relevant to our locality of Hull
- A knowledge about diverse places, people, resources also natural and human environments
- A deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes
- An understanding of how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.
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Personal Development: Pupils are encouraged to be independent from an early age and take care in presenting their work. They enjoy participating in various clubs and activities, including sporting competitions and educational visits.
Overall Effectiveness: The school was rated ‘Good’ in all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
Support for SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and well-supported, achieving good outcomes as a result.
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Quality of Education: Pupils receive strong support in learning to read quickly and achieving well. The curriculum is well-planned and effective, particularly in the early years and mathematics. Teachers and teaching assistants are well-trained and provide clear explanations and encouragement.