Geography at Our School

At Stockton, we believe Geography is best learned through first-hand experiences and meaningful connections with the world around us. Our geography curriculum inspires curiosity, encourages exploration, and helps children develop a deep understanding of their local area and the wider world.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

We strive to place geographical skills and knowledge into real-life contexts, making learning purposeful and engaging. Wherever possible, children are encouraged to explore the outdoor environment, helping them to understand how geography shapes their everyday lives.

Our local surroundings provide a rich learning resource. We link geographical learning to local natural features and landmarks, enabling children to develop a strong sense of place and an appreciation of their community.

Developing Key Geographical Skills

Throughout their time at our school, pupils develop a wide range of geographical skills, including:

• Using and interpreting maps, plans, and aerial photographs

• Understanding physical and human geography

• Observing, measuring, and recording geographical features

• Using fieldwork techniques to explore the local environment

These skills are carefully sequenced and built upon year by year, ensuring children leave our school confident geographers.

Fieldwork and Exploration

Fieldwork is a vital part of our geography curriculum. Each year, we take part in a dedicated Fieldwork Week, during which children engage in a variety of hands-on activities focused on exploring their immediate environment. Pupils learn how to observe, investigate, and ask geographical questions about the world around them.

These experiences help children develop independence, teamwork, and a real understanding of how geographical skills are used outside the classroom.

Inspiring a Lifelong Curiosity

Through our geography teaching, we aim to inspire children to be curious about the world, respectful of the environment, and aware of their role as global citizens. By combining classroom learning with outdoor exploration, we ensure geography is engaging, relevant, and memorable.