Our Geography curriculum is designed to develop our children’s curiosity and fascination about the world and its people, which will remain with them for the rest of their lives.  Children investigate a range of places – both in Britain and abroad – to help develop their knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s physical and human processes.

We are committed to providing children with opportunities to investigate and make enquiries about their local areas of Erith, Belvedere and our London Borough of Bexley so that they can develop a real sense of who they are, their heritage and what makes our local area unique and special. We also aim to develop the children’s ability to apply geographical skills to enable them to confidently communicate their findings and geographical understandings to a range of audiences, throughout their journey at Lessness Heath.

Through high-quality teaching with a keen focus on fieldwork, we develop the following essential characteristics of geographers as they progress through the school:

• Excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like, both in Britain and the wider world.
• A comprehensive understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected.
• An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary.
• Fluency in complex, geographical enquiry and the ability to apply questioning skills, as well as effective presentation techniques.
• The ability to reach clear conclusions and explain their findings.
• Excellent fieldwork skills as well as other geographical aptitudes and techniques.
• The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding of current issues in society and the environment.
• A genuine interest in the subject and a real sense of curiosity about the world and the people who live there.