Barry Primary & Nursery School

At Barry Primary School geography is seen as a vital part of our curriculum.  It is taught as an integrated subject and is incorporated into several areas of the curriculum such as PHSE, Literacy, Maths, History, ICT and Art.

Children find out about their immediate environment and the world by using a range of resources such as the internet, maps, atlases, photographs and visits.  They are encouraged to ask questions and use different sources to investigate what places are like.  A lot of the work involves discussion and group presentations.

As part of the curriculum, the children are taken out on visits to enhance their learning from first-hand experience.  This may involve carrying out fieldwork in Abington Park, investigating the school grounds or visits within the county. 

In Year 4 and 6 children have the opportunity to attend a residential field trip which involves experiencing a contrasting locality.

The school encourages children to take an active part in caring for their school environment and they are regularly involved in recycling and conservation.