Welcome to the Geography department where we are dedicated to giving all learners a comprehensive view of the world through geography.

We encourage every learner to take an active approach in their learning and to work as a supportive team within each group, allowing all to achieve to the best of their ability.

The aim of the Travel and Tourism course is to make learners aware of travel and tourism in this country, Europe and the wider world.

Meet the team....

Miss S Scholes             Faculty Learning Co-ordinator: Humanities

                                    Teacher of Geography & Travel and Tourism

Mr M Lane                     Teacher of Geography

Mrs L Marshall               Teacher of Geography & Travel and Tourism

Miss C Preece               Teacher of Geography

Key Stage 3

Learners study physical, human and environmental geography, using a wide range of approaches where learners work as individuals, in pairs and groups.  ICT is used throughout a number of topics in order to enhance learning and allow individuals to develop their research skills.  We aim to provide learners with the skills they require to become global citizens for the 21^st century and on which to build at GCSE level.

In Key Stage 3 topics studied include Map work skills, Exploring Britain, Settlement, The North West and Weather and Climate.

Key Stage 4

GCSE Geography

The GCSE course follows the AQA specification A which comprises of two examinations - one on Physical Geography and one on Human Geography.  As part of the course learners complete a piece of Controlled Assessment (worth 25%) which is based on fieldwork.  The fieldwork assignments change each year.  Currently learners are working on the effects of tourism.

BTEC Travel and Tourism

The Travel and Tourism course is a BTEC course leading to an Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism worth 2 GCSE equivalent grades.   The course makes learners aware of holiday destinations and areas that have an impact on travel.  ICT is widely used in order for learners to carry out research and access information. 

As part of the course visits to relevant tourist destinations and services are undertaken including a visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach to investigate their Customer Services.

Extra curricular and enrichment

‘In the Bag' - a joint activity with the Enterprise Team.

Geography and Travel fieldwork visits.