a. Intent, Implementation & Impact

Intent

At Aston Rowant we aim to ensure all children:

• Develop a curious and questioning mindset about the world
• Gain secure knowledge of place, space, environment and scale
• Build geographical skills, including map work, fieldwork, data collection and analysis
• Understand human and physical processes and how they shape places
• Appreciate diversity, cultures and global interconnection
• Develop Christian values such as Gratitude for creation, Wonder for the natural world, and Outreach through global citizenship
• Experience high-quality fieldwork that builds a strong sense of place and belonging

Implementation

We deliver Geography through:

• The Kapow Primary mixed-age rolling programme (Cycles A & B)
• Carefully sequenced units that revisit key concepts and vocabulary
• Regular fieldwork, especially through Forest School, nature walks, local village studies and orienteering
• Hands-on map work using atlases, digital mapping tools, OS maps, aerial photos
• Cross-curricular links to Reading, Science, RE, Maths, Art and Forest School
• Inclusive teaching that supports SEND pupils through visual scaffolds, practical tasks and vocabulary pre-teaching
• Opportunities for global learning and courageous advocacy

Impact

We measure impact through:

• Pupil voice capturing enjoyment, curiosity and understanding
• Book looks and floor books showing progression in enquiry skills
• Retrieval and vocabulary checks
• Assessment of fieldwork skills and the use of maps
• Advanced geographical thinking in KS2: patterns, cause/effect, comparison, data interpretation
• Pupils who can talk confidently about their local area, the UK and the wider world