Geography

The Geography curriculum at Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School is designed to inspire curiosity and foster a deep understanding of the world around us. Rooted in our Christian vision of “Growing and learning together to embrace life in all its fullness” (John 10:10), we aim to nurture every child’s unique talents and perspectives while helping them appreciate the diversity and richness of our planet.

Intent for Georgraphy

We believe that Geography education should be broad, balanced, and challenging, providing children with opportunities not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop essential skills and values that prepare them for life beyond school. Our curriculum is carefully planned with input from pupils, families, and the local community to ensure it is relevant, engaging, and inclusive.

Pupil-Centred Learning: We place children at the heart of their learning journey, encouraging them to explore geographical concepts through a variety of approaches that meet their individual needs and interests.
Cross-Curricular Links: Geography lessons are integrated with other subjects wherever possible, helping children make meaningful connections and understand how geography influences everyday life.
Diverse Experiences: Through our Essential Experiences programme, children engage in memorable learning activities both inside and outside the classroom, such as fieldwork in our local rural environment and visits to nearby towns and villages.
Supporting Every Child: We offer tailored support, including one-to-one and small group teaching, to ensure that all children, including those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds, can thrive and make exceptional progress.

Reflecting Our Vision and Values in Geography

Our Geography curriculum embodies the values of fairness, kindness, respect, forgiveness, and service by:

Promoting respect for different cultures and environments, helping children understand and celebrate diversity.
Encouraging kindness and service through community-based projects and environmental stewardship activities.
Developing fairness by exploring global issues such as sustainability and social justice, fostering empathy and responsible citizenship.
Supporting forgiveness and resilience by encouraging children to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persevere in their learning.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

We enrich our Geography curriculum with a variety of extra-curricular activities that build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills:

Field trips to local landmarks and natural settings to observe physical and human geography first hand.
Participation in environmental projects, such as tree planting and recycling initiatives, that connect children with their community and the wider world.
Collaborative projects that encourage children to research and present their findings, developing communication and critical thinking skills.

Why Geography Matters at Radwinter

Living in a rural village with a close-knit community, we recognise the importance of preparing our children for life in a multicultural, diverse society. Geography helps broaden their horizons, encouraging them to look upwards, outwards, and inwards. It helps children understand their place in the world and the impact they can have.

By learning about different places, people, and environments, our children grow into compassionate, informed individuals ready to embrace life in all its fullness with wisdom, hope, dignity, and a sense of community.

Get Involved

We warmly welcome parents and carers to support their child’s geographical learning by:

Encouraging discussions about places and current events at home.
Joining us on local field trips or sharing your own travel experiences.
Participating in school events that celebrate our curriculum and values.

For more information about our Geography curriculum or upcoming activities, please contact the school office or visit our newsletters and news sections on the website.

Summary

At Radwinter CofE (VA) Primary School, Geography is more than just a subject, it is a vital part of how we live out our Christian vision. Through a rich and varied curriculum, we inspire our children to explore, respect, and care for the world, equipping them with the knowledge and values to thrive in an ever-changing society.

Together, we are growing and learning to embrace life in all its fullness.