Geography

• How did you design your curriculum?

• How have you made sure you are covering the National Curriculum?

• What is your intent for geography?

• How does geography contribute to children’s cultural capital?

• Could you outline the breadth in the geography curriculum?

• What is your approach to spacing in your curriculum?

• What is your model of progression in geography?

• How do you monitor that your curriculum maps are being implemented effectively?

• How clearly defined are your end points on your curriculum maps?

• How do you assess learning in geography?

• Could you tell me what I would see in lessons?

• Could you tell me what I would see in the children’s books?

• What does greater depth in geography look like?

• How good is your curriculum for all pupils?

• Do you have any underachieving groups?

• What is attainment on entry?

• How does geography contribute to the development of literacy and numeracy skills?

• How does geography support the development of SMSC?

Impact

• How long have you been subject leader for geography?

• What are the expectations of subject leaders in your school?

• What are your main roles and responsibilities as subject leader for geography?

• Can you outline your leadership strengths and areas to develop as geography subject leader?

• Do you receive any non-contact time and if yes, how is it used?

• Can you explain the 2-3 key priorities you are working on this year as geography subject leader

• Is geography well resourced?

• Can you give me an example of a leadership action you took and the impact it has had on standards in geography?

• What CPD have teachers had to help them deliver the geography curriculum effectively?

• What do governors know about geography?

• Do you have a policy for geography?