Geography: Developing Locational Knowledge

We are currently not running this course but you can book one of our consultants to run this (in your setting, at your choice of venue or online). Please get in touch with our consultancy department for more details consultancy@focus-education.co.uk 

Locational knowledge starts with the local area. Young children need to be able to locate and identify places within their own locality that are important to them. As educators we must encourage and develop these early geographical skills so that by the time they leave primary school the children’s locational knowledge and understanding is of a level that prepares them for the wider world they are about to venture into.

The National Curriculum aims for all pupils to “develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics”. This is important knowledge that we need to teach our children, and how we do this can have a significant impact across the curriculum.

During the session, we will consider:

• The locational knowledge children are expected to know

• Different types of maps – OS, topographical etc.

• Cross curricular map work (focusing on historical links)

• Using maps for progression year on year

Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development Statement

This course is underpinned by rigorous scholarship and supported by continual development and support. It meets the DfE’s Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development in the following ways:

• This professional development course has a focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes;

• It is underpinned by robust evidence and expertise, and is clear on intended outcomes and objectives;

• There is an expectation of collaboration and there will be expert challenge;

• The course is part of a CPD programme designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement within their school, and sustain improvements over time.

This course is available to buy as a CPD Video. Find out more here.