Geography

For pupils at The Nightingale Federation, the study of geography offers a uniquely powerful lens through which to see the world, helping them to see connections between places, people, and environments at a range of scales that would otherwise be missed. Pupils are pushed beyond the confines of their everyday experience, to encounter places and landscapes that they would otherwise not meaningfully understand. This brings a sense of awe and wonder of the world, increases care and compassion for the planet and its inhabitants, and raises understanding of and tolerance for different ways of living. Geography also teaches pupils about their own local environment, compelling them to reconsider what they thought they knew in a wider context. The study of geography is also a matter of citizenship as it helps young people to encounter and engage with their world, find their place within it, and offers them a stronger voice to discuss the issues that matter.