Geography

At Revoe Learning Academy, our vision is for our young geographers to become informed and active future citizens who understand how their lives are connected to others and how they impact on the environments they inhabit. Through this, we ensure they grow to make responsible choices for the future.

Our purpose is to embed and deepen the children’s knowledge of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. We encourage our children to be inquisitive about the world, open-minded and fascinated about diverse cultures within their community and further afield.

Through our carefully planned and sequenced curriculum, we expect our students to acquire key skills in using geographic resources and tools. Additionally, they will develop their capabilities in fieldwork where they are able to record grid references to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. They will also develop the specific skills required to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in our local area. They grow in awareness of global climate issues and explore what actions we can take to create a more sustainable future for all.

• An excellent knowledge of where places are and what they are like.
• An excellent understanding of the ways in which places are interdependent and interconnected and how much human and physical environments are interrelated.
• An extensive base of geographical knowledge and vocabulary.
• A passion for and commitment to the subject and a real sense of curiosity to find out about the world and the people who live there.
• The ability to express well-balanced opinions, rooted in very good knowledge and understanding about current and contemporary issues in society and the environment.
• Experience of their local environment which will include learning walks to visit their local physical and human features.
• Frequently utilised fieldwork and other geographical skills and techniques.

At Revoe Learning Academy, we provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities to bring geography to life. These include educational trips, themed days, and visits from specialists such as the River Ribble Trust, Blackpool Council Park Rangers, and Community Rail.

Our annual Fieldwork Fortnight encourages every year group to engage in active geography and explore the outdoors. Pupils take part in trips to local parks, Beacon Fell, Marton Mere, Wyre Estuary, Nick Nook, the zoo, and even other schools for collaborative fieldwork.

They also experience contrasting landscapes through visits to the Lake District and our annual residential at Waterpark in Coniston, where children encounter different terrain and wildlife. These experiences deepen understanding and inspire a love of geography beyond the classroom.

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door!

Parents can help spark a love for geography by exploring maps together, discussing places visited, watching nature documentaries, or simply talking about different cultures and climates.

Every conversation helps children see

the world with curiosity and care.