Geography & History
Geography
At Sandfield, geography is a key part of our broad and balanced curriculum. We teach geography to help children develop a deep understanding of the world around them – its people, places, and environments – and to encourage curiosity about how the world is changing.
We have designed our own geography curriculum, rather than following a set scheme, to ensure it reflects the needs, interests, and backgrounds of our pupils. Our lessons are carefully planned to follow the National Curriculum, while allowing flexibility to explore local contexts and current global issues.
Through engaging topics, practical fieldwork, and cross-curricular links, children build essential skills in enquiry, observation, and critical thinking. Our aim is to nurture informed, responsible and globally aware learners who are confident in exploring and understanding the world they live in.
History
At Sandfield, history is a subject that brings the past to life and helps our children understand how it has shaped the world we live in today. Through exciting topics and hands-on learning, pupils explore key events, significant individuals, and different cultures across time.
We have created our own history curriculum to reflect the needs and interests of our pupils. While it follows the National Curriculum, we do not use a fixed scheme- this gives us the flexibility to tailor lessons to our children and include local history and current themes that matter to them.
History at Sandfield encourages children to ask thoughtful questions, consider different perspectives, and develop a strong sense of chronology. Most importantly, it helps them become curious, informed learners who understand the importance of the past in shaping their future.
