Bishop Martin CE Primary School Geography Overview Autumn One
Autumn Two
Spring One
Spring Two
Summer One
Summer Two
2Yr Old
The Natural World Begins to notice and explore the natural world, such as the weather, animals, and plants in their environment. Starts to develop a simple sense of past by recognising familiar places and things they have seen before (e.g., "I went to the park yesterday").
The Natural World Begins to recognise simple changes in the environment, such as the weather changing from sunny to rainy, linking it to the present.
The Natural World Understands that some things stay the same while others change over time (e.g., “The flowers bloom in the spring” or “The leaves fall in autumn”).
Nursery
People, Culture and Communities Shows an interest in different occupations by asking questions about people’s jobs (e.g., “What does the postman do?”) and observing different roles in their community. Continues to develop positive attitudes about the differences between people, starting to understand that people have different beliefs, cultures, and ways of living.
People, Culture and Communities Explores and talks about different cultures, festivals, and occupations (e.g., participating in a celebration from another culture like Chinese New Year or learning about different jobs people do in their community). Shows respect for the diversity of people’s roles and customs, such as recognizing that people eat different foods or celebrate holidays in different ways.
People, Culture and Communities Continues to explore different occupations and roles in the community, and may role-play or ask more questions about how people work in different environments. Talks about different countries in the world, either through books, pictures, or experiences, and starts to recognise and describe differences between countries. Shows continued respect and interest in the differences between people, including different cultures, customs, and family.
Reception
People, Culture, and Communities Begin to talk about people and communities they are part of (e.g., family, friends, and their community). Notice and talk about differences in people, for example, the different homes and families they know.
People, Culture, and Communities
People, Culture, and Communities
Recognise and describe features of their own environment (e.g., people in their community, places they visit). Understand and talk about different roles and jobs people do (e.g., teacher, shopkeeper, etc.).Show interest in different cultural events, celebrations, and traditions.
Begin to recognise that different communities have different ways of living and traditions (e.g., how families might celebrate differently).Discuss how people have different needs, customs, and traditions (e.g., festivals, food, clothing).
Year One
What is in our Local Area?
Life in the United Kingdom
Our Wider World
Year Two
Understanding What is in our Local Area.
Exploring the Diverse Country we Live in - Fieldwork
Life around the World - Kenya
2025 – 2026 Year Three
Rivers
Mountains
Settlements & Cities
Agriculture
Volcanoes
Climate & Biomes
Year Four
Rivers
Mountains
Settlements & Cities
Agriculture
Volcanoes
Climate & Biomes
Year Five
Rivers
Mountains
Settlements & Cities
Agriculture
Volcanoes
Climate & Biomes