Statement of Intent GEOGRAPHY POLICY
Geography develops pupils’ understanding of the world in which they live through the study of place, space and environment.
Whilst geography provides a basis for pupils to understand their role within the world, by exploring locality and how people fit into a global structure, the subject also encourages children to learn through experience, particularly through practical and fieldwork activities. This policy has been created in line with the national curriculum for geography.
Through the teaching of geography, St Bernard’s aims to:
- Increase pupils’ awareness, knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
- Develop pupils’ graphic skills, including how to use, draw and interpret maps.
- Make pupils aware of environmental problems at a local, regional and global level.
- Encourage pupils to commit to sustainable development.
- Develop a variety of skills, including those in relation to problem-solving, ICT and presenting conclusions in the most appropriate way.