Geography

“The calling of Humanities is to make us truly Human in the best sense of the word.”

Our curriculum helps our Geographers develop a deep understanding of the processes and flows that shape our planet. We aim to ensure that our students can apply their knowledge, understanding and skills they have learnt to investigate the world they live in for themselves. Through a curriculum which responds to current challenges and issues, we aim to inspire our students to question the world around them. 

We recognise that Geographers are multi-talented people and through both our KS3 and KS4 curriculum we consider how the past influenced the present and how we might shape the future. Through debate and discussion we develop good oracy skills and are able to present both sides of an argument before reaching an informed decision. The curriculum gives our Geographers opportunities to become skilled at presenting and recording data, using maps and charts to analyse information. Our Geographers develop their IT skills and use of GIS systems to enhance their learning.  

By studying Geography we aim to look for answers to questions about the way our world works and how both humans and nature interact to make our world what it is today.

Key Stage 3: 

Students will be assessed on their world knowledge of locations, places and geographical features and how these change over time. Through geographical enquiry they will be assessed in their application of skills in observing, collecting, analysing, evaluating and communicating geographical information.

Key Stage 4 

For students opting to continue studies at KS4, the GCSE on offer is AQA Geography. 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 

At KS3 students complete home learning tasks once a fortnight using a variety of platforms, including SENECA and Google Classroom. This increases to once a week in KS4. Home learning tasks are designed to be linked to and build upon that which is covered in lessons.

https://app.senecalearning.com/

I am incredibly proud to be the Head of Geography at Trafalgar School, working alongside a dedicated, passionate and experienced Geography team. Together, we strive to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, question, and understand the city in which they live and the wider world around them.

Geography has always been passion of mine and I genuinely love sharing this enthusiasm with our students. Geography brings together people, places, and environments in ways that help students make sense of both local and global issues, and I aim to ensure that this curiosity and excitement is reflected in every Geography lesson.

I have been fortunate to teach all topics within geography, which allows me to ensure that our department’s ethos and content is consistent and centred around high expectations, inclusivity, and care for every learner. We place great value on building strong relationships with students while developing their knowledge, confidence, and key geographical skills.

As a department, we work incredibly hard to ensure that the topics we teach are diverse, relevant, engaging, and accessible to all. Our aim is to support students in becoming thoughtful, informed, and well-prepared young people, ready for their next steps both within and beyond Trafalgar School.

Laura Hudson-Roberts (Director of Humanties) lhudson.trafalgar@salterns.org

Harry Hick - Head of Geography hhick.trafalgar@salterns.org

Alice Raeburn araeburn.trafalgar@salterns.org

Matt Gronow mgronow.trafalgar@salterns.org

Jan Morrison jmorrison.trafalgar@salterns.org

Shantel Cohall scohall.trafalgar@salterns.org

Anna Pennington apennington.trafalgar@salterns.org