Geographer

Geography at Alderbury & West Grimstead CE Primary School

Our Being a Geographer curriculum is designed to nurture children’s curiosity, fascination and sense of wonder about the world and its people — a curiosity we hope will stay with them for life.

Through rich, enquiry‑led learning, pupils investigate a wide range of places, both within Britain and across the wider world. This helps them develop a secure understanding of the Earth’s physical and human processes and how these shape the environments we live in.

Learning About Our Local Area

We are committed to helping children develop a strong sense of identity and place. Pupils explore and investigate our local area of Salisbury and Wiltshire, learning about:

Local landmarks and landscapes
Human and physical features
How our community has developed over time
What makes our area unique and special

This grounding in local geography helps children build meaningful connections before exploring the wider world.

Developing Geographical Skills

Throughout their time at AWGS, pupils learn to apply a wide range of geographical skills so they can confidently communicate their findings and understanding. These include:

Map reading and interpretation
Fieldwork techniques
Observing, measuring and recording
Analysing patterns and relationships
Presenting information clearly to different audiences

Essential Characteristics of a Geographer

Through high‑quality teaching, we aim to develop pupils who demonstrate:

Excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like, in Britain and globally
A deep understanding of how places are interconnected and interdependent
A rich geographical vocabulary and strong subject knowledge
Fluency in enquiry, including questioning, investigating and presenting findings
The ability to draw conclusions and explain their reasoning
Strong fieldwork skills and confidence using geographical tools
Well‑balanced opinions about environmental and societal issues
A genuine interest in the world and the people who live in it