“Geography makes us want to explore. It helps us to think about how we interact and understand the lives of other citizens. Learning about the world also helps us to think about the future. It is important that we learn how to look after our precious Earth but also how not to treat it. We are responsible for creating a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations”
(Breadsall Y3 and 4 Pupils 2024)
Geography: To embed a sense of awe and wonder about our world
At Breadsall Hill Top, we believe in instilling a sense of curiosity about the world around us, from our local community in Derby to studying the world from a global perspective. We care that children develop a sense of empathy for other communities and cultures and the impact of human decisions in addition to physical and natural events. It is important that our children establish a sense of self within their community, consider their place within it and the impact that they can have.
We care about;
We know that a rich and secure knowledge base is essential for our children to be able to think like a Geographer and in order to maintain the integrity of the subject discipline, we teach Geography in isolation.
At Breadsall we have implemented this through the Primary Knowledge Curriculum (PKC.)
This curriculum ensures that knowledge is:
We explicitly teach children about the concepts within the Geography curriculum; space, place, the environment and interconnection. Factual knowledge provides a secure foundation for the development of geographical skills. A range of resources are used to complement teaching, including digital maps and graphic design tools and opportunities for the children to engage in fieldwork are interwoven, encouraging them to think and work as a Geographer.
We care that our children understand their responsibility as a global citizen to consider their impact in society and their role in bringing about sustainable change. We want them to see themselves as both accountable for the future of our planet and instrumental in making a difference. At Breadsall we ensure that our children have a sense of belonging and belief that their voice matters.
Consequently, our wish is that our children are curious about our world and have a fascination that will shape their viewpoints and may encourage them to pursue a Geographical vocation.