Children begin their geographical learning in Year R by exploring positional language and simple map skills. By Year 6, they are confidently conducting their own geographical investigations and have developed a rich understanding of both locational and place knowledge.

We are proud that geography lessons at Balksbury Federation are engaging, relevant, and shaped by the children’s own interests. Outdoor learning plays a key role – particularly during fieldwork – helping pupils develop respect for, and curiosity about, the natural world. Our curriculum is designed to build skills and knowledge progressively, year after year. By the time children leave our federation, we hope they carry with them a lifelong love of geography, our planet, and everything it has to offer.