Geography

Geography intent

Our vision for Geography:

At Broadmayne First School, nestled in the beautiful village of Broadmayne, Dorset and close to areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we believe geography provides children with a unique opportunity to experience a true sense of awe and wonder about the world around them. Our rich local environment, including the nearby washponds and surrounding countryside, offers invaluable first-hand fieldwork opportunities that bring learning to life and deepen children’s understanding of both human and physical geography.

We believe geography is an essential subject that stimulates curiosity and answers important questions about the natural and human features of our world. Through rich and varied learning experiences, we aim to inspire children to explore the Earth’s physical and human processes, understand diverse places and environments, and learn about the people and resources that shape our planet. We equip children with practical geographical skills and key concepts that enable them to interpret, question and interact confidently with the world around them.

Learning through our environment:

Our location provides a powerful context for meaningful fieldwork. Children learn through direct experiences in our local area—observing seasonal change, studying habitats, exploring land use, and investigating the physical features of the washponds and surrounding landscapes. These experiences foster curiosity, enquiry skills and a strong sense of place, while nurturing respect and responsibility for the environment.

Bringing geography to life:

At Broadmayne First School, we are committed to bringing geography to life and developing the cultural capital of every child. We believe children learn best when:

• They observe and handle real objects and artefacts
  
  

• They access high-quality secondary sources such as books, photographs and maps
  
  

• They engage with visitors who share personal experiences
  
  

• They undertake meaningful fieldwork in their local and wider environment
  
  

• They use a range of research tools, including non-fiction texts and digital resources
  
  

Curriculum structure and progression

Throughout both Key Stages, children progressively develop their knowledge and skills in:

• Locational Knowledge
  
  

• Place Knowledge
  
  

• Human and Physical Geography
  
  

• Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
  
  

We follow the Oddizzi scheme of work to ensure full curriculum coverage and progression, while enhancing and adapting our curriculum to reflect our unique local context and to provide additional enriching geographical experiences.

Preparing global citizens 

Beyond knowledge acquisition, our geography curriculum plays a vital role in developing children spiritually, morally, socially and culturally. British Values and the development of Cultural Capital are embedded throughout our teaching. 

By encouraging children to consider their place in the world and reflect on their values, rights and responsibilities to others and to the environment, we empower them to understand how they can contribute positively—both now and in the future.