Our Geography Co-ordinator is Miss Lauren Howe

Statement of Intent

At Barley Mow Primary, we want our children to have a curiosity and fascination about the world that will stay with them through their lives.  We have chosen to follow the Kapow Geography scheme of work as it inspires pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world; in other words, to think like a geographer. We want pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in various ways, and analyse and present their findings. Through the Kapow scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of how Geography shapes our lives at multiple scales and over time. We hope to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens of our community who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

Our scheme encourages:

·      A strong focus on developing both geographical skills and knowledge.

·      Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.

·      The development of fieldwork skills across each year group.

·      A deep interest and knowledge of pupils’ locality and how it differs from other areas of the world.

·      A growing understanding of geographical terms and vocabulary.

Kapow Primary’s Geography scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of key stage attainment targets in the National curriculum.