At John Betts, we use bespoke assessment shields to help our children learn Geography in a clear and purposeful way. The shields outline the key disciplinary knowledge needed to think and work like a geographer. Children understand which skills are required for Geography and identify which disciplinary knowledge they will be using to answer the learning question in each lesson. They also use the shields to revisit and reflect on their learning, helping them to remember and build on what they have learned over time. These discussions often lead to powerful conversations about how geographers use these skills in real-world professions.

Children at our school learn Geography in a structured and meaningful way. Learning is carefully planned so that children do not just gain knowledge for one lesson, but develop a deep understanding of places, environments and processes over time. Disciplinary knowledge is at the heart of our Geography curriculum, supporting children to observe, question, interpret information and make sense of the world around them. They learn how to use maps, data and geographical vocabulary confidently and thoughtfully.

Our Geography learning is organised to ensure that every child experiences the full breadth of the subject. This helps them build confidence, curiosity and a lasting understanding of the world they live in, while developing the skills needed for future learning and real-life geographical enquiry.