At Bentley West Primary School, we understand the relevance and significance of geography, allowing children to understand the local environment of Bentley and the rest of the world. Therefore, we encourage children to think hard as geographers, develop a broad knowledge of the world and prepare them for their journey through education and beyond. 

We aim for all Bentley West geographers to:

• Develop an understanding about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality;

• Develop an understanding of human and physical features;

• Enhance geographical skills such as analysing data;

• Interpret a range of geographical information using a range of resources.

So that each pupil:

• Achieves the best possible academic standards in Geography regardless of starting point or ability

• Experiences and explores human and physical geographical features in a real life context.

• Understands their role in the sustainability of the world and global citizenship.

• Develops an awareness of other cultures and, in so doing, achieves respect, tolerance and understanding of what it means to be a positive citizen in a multicultural country; embedding fundamental British values.

Our geography curriculum is divided into three concepts. These concepts are the ‘big ideas’ in geography and travel through the curriculum, being built upon, progressively, year upon year as our children move through the school. We aim to link these 'big ideas' of geography to children's future careers opportunities too. 

The concepts are as follows:

Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Human and Physical Geography
Locational Knowledge & Place Knowledge