At Bletchingley, we aim to inspire a curiosity and fascination about the world, helping children to understand both their local environment and the wider global community. We want pupils to develop a strong sense of place and recognise their role in shaping the future of our planet.

Through engaging, enquiry-based lessons, children build knowledge of diverse places, people and environments, while developing key geographical skills such as observing, questioning, measuring and analysing. They explore important themes including weather, sustainability and how human and physical features interact, encouraging them to think critically about the world around them.

Our curriculum is designed to be progressive and hands-on, with regular opportunities for fieldwork and outdoor learning. We make the most of our school grounds, including our forest school area, to help children develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of their locality. Pupils also use maps, atlases and digital technology to explore places beyond their immediate environment, bringing Geography to life in meaningful ways.

We encourage children to express their views and take an active interest in important global issues, supporting them to become responsible, informed citizens. By the end of their time with us, our pupils are confident, curious geographers who understand how the world is interconnected and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue their learning while helping to care for the world around them.

WHAT OUR PUPILS SAY

Year One: "I liked learning about the weather and checking the weather and seeing if it is snowing or not." "I liked it when we went outside and drew maps of where everything is." 

Year Two: "I really enjoyed learning about all the different continents and learning the Seven Continents song."

Year Three: "I enjoyed it when we were learning about volcanoes. I really liked making an information poster. After that, I went to the museum in London to see volcanoes."

Year Four: "I remember learning about different terrains and finding out which fruits would be able to grow there!"

Year Five: "I like learning about where all the places are in the world, so I can know where different people come from."

Year Six: "I like learning about different countries and their human and physical features. It has been interesting to look at the population of each country."