Geography At St Nicholas

What does Geography look like at St Nicholas?

Geography is a foundation subject at St Nicholas School taught as a discreet subject primarily but also across other curriculum areas. We plan our Geography curriculum in accordance with the EYFS ‘Development Matters’ Document and the 2014 National Curriculum Geography Programme of Study. Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 follow the EYFS curriculum so Geography (Knowledge and Understanding of World) is taught through a play-based approach. In Key Stage 2, we follow an adapted national curriculum.

In the Early years, pupils are encouraged to observe the space around them.  They learn through real experiences and relate these to their play.  They develop an awareness of their immediate environment and the features within it. The Geography curriculum is under the umbrella of Understanding of the World and is organised on a topic basis. Children cover the three aspects of physical, human and environmental Geography.

In Key Stage 2, Geography is about developing knowledge, skills and understanding relating to people, places and environments at different scales, both locally and overseas and an appreciation of how places relate to each other and the wider world.

Throughout the year we celebrate themed weeks to enhance children's geography learning, including International Week where we learn about food and cultures from around the world and Recycling Week when we learn about looking after our planet.