Geography Rationale:

At HCFS, through our Geography curriculum, we aim to expand geographical vocabulary, increase our children’s knowledge and curiosity of the diverse wider world and promote high aspirations. We seek to create a life-long love of the subject, through teaching our children about diverse places, people and resources. There are four main ‘Golden Threads’, which are intertwined across the curriculum.  Through the study of natural and human environments, as well as physical and human processes, our desire is to provide our children with a sense of awe and wonder about the world they live in. As they continue on their journey of Geography, we aim to foster a deep understanding of the subject that develops alongside their geographical skills. Our aim is that our children go on to apply these skills across all subjects, as well as in their futures beyond HCFS. Our curriculum is designed to provide our children with the subject specific language they need to describe, question and discuss the world, as well as their place in it. Lessons are developed with equity in mind which means our focus is that we challenge our pupils whilst ensuring adaptations are made through the recording of their work to show a wider range of understanding.  Our pupils are encouraged to recognise that they have a voice and to use it confidently to debate topics that they feel passionate about, for example, deforestation or renewable energy. We aim to produce well- rounded individuals by providing our children with opportunities to expand their cultural capital and experiences of the world.

Golden Threads: community, global matters, physical world and sustainability.

*Please speak to the class teacher if you require any further information regarding the geography project your child will be/ is learning.