History and geography are central to the curriculum at Keyworth and are the focus of our half-termly topics.  We take a creative approach to the curriculum so that children become fully immersed in each of these subjects and come away with a secure knowledge base. 

We believe creativity is crucial in enabling children to achieve high standards. In both subjects, enquiry is key and children are given opportunities to ask questions and debate viewpoints in order to give them a more deepened understanding.

Across the school, children are given opportunities to communicate their geographical understanding through a wide range of digital media such as films, drama and photographs.

At Keyworth, we are committed to installing a sense of wonder about the world both past and present throughout our topics through exciting trips and a wide range of various activities. 

By being creative children learn to think for themselves, become adaptable and learn key skills for life. Both history and Geography play an important part in the curriculum by motivating and engaging the children, supporting them to become more independent and confident learners.

At the end of each topic, children complete a ‘topic write’ which encapsulates and demonstrates key knowledge obtained throughout the topic and reflect skills that are acquired throughout their learning journey.  These include accurate accounts, fact-based narratives and information reports, which are presented in a variety of ways.