At New Town, we aim to inspire in our pupils a curiosity, interest and fascination about the world and its people that will stay with them throughout their lives. Geography plays an important role in helping children understand their place in the world, develop their values, and recognise their rights and responsibilities towards other people and the environment.

Through geography, we encourage children to ask questions about the physical and human world around them. They develop an understanding of diverse places, people, resources and environments, while building their cultural awareness and appreciation of the rich and varied world in which we live.

Our geography curriculum enables pupils to develop a strong understanding of the connections between physical and human geography. Children learn about natural landscapes and processes, communities and settlements, climate and weather, resources and sustainability, as well as how people interact with and impact upon their environment. We encourage pupils to consider important geographical issues and to think critically about how our world is changing and how we can contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our whole-school approach is based on the National Curriculum, with carefully sequenced learning that enables children to build knowledge and skills progressively from the Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2. Pupils develop their geographical vocabulary, map-reading and fieldwork skills, as well as their ability to collect, interpret and communicate geographical information.

Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom and is enriched through carefully planned fieldwork, local area studies, trips and practical experiences. These opportunities allow children to apply their learning to real-world contexts, make meaningful connections with their local environment and compare it with places further afield.

We want every child at New Town to leave primary school with a rich and lasting understanding of the world, equipped with the knowledge, skills and curiosity to explore it, question it and care for it.