GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

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Geography

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At Windmill Primary School, our geography curriculum helps students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. From learning about local landscapes to exploring global environments, we equip our children with the knowledge and skills to navigate an ever-changing world. Geography is about more than just maps—it's about understanding how people, places, and environments are connected.

Through our GLF Curriculum, children’s geographical knowledge and skills build progressively through EYFS to Year 6. For example, in Year 1 children explore their local area and consider the physical and human features they can observe. This is then further developed in Year 3 where children look at local waterways and consider how the use of these has changed over time. Through the curriculum, children deepen their understanding of the world around them and how physical and human processes interact. For example, in Year 4, children explore how humans impact the environment and in Year 6, children consider how the world is interconnected due to activities such as trade. Throughout the Key Stages, children develop their ability to read a range of different maps, observe and analyse findings during fieldwork and think critically about what they have learnt.

What does progression look like?

Progression in Geography builds from local to global understanding:

  • EYFS: Children explore their immediate environment, learn simple map skills, and talk about weather and seasons.
  • KS1: Pupils identify UK countries and capital cities, compare localities, and use maps and simple fieldwork.
  • LKS2: They study Europe and Africa, learn about climate zones, trade, and use four-figure grid references.
  • UKS2: Pupils explore global geography, tectonic processes, economic interdependence, and advanced mapping skills.

How can I support my child with Geography?

  • Explore Your Area: You could go on walks or bike rides to explore your local environment together and discuss what you see.
  • Use Maps and Globes: Help your child locate places on a map and talk about the geography of different regions. The use of online tools such as Google Earth can let you explore places all around the world.
  • Discuss Global Issues: Talk about the importance of environmental conservation, weather patterns, or world events that maybe occurring.

 

Geography Progression Document

Geography Fieldwork Progression Document

GLF Primary Curriculum NC Coverage Geography