At Exmouth Community College, our Geography curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and develop responsible global citizens. We make the most of our unique coastal location to bring geography to life, using Devon’s diverse landscapes—its dramatic coastline, rural countryside, and urban centres—as a living classroom. Through immersive fieldwork and real-world enquiry, students explore local issues such as coastal erosion, land use, and urban change, while also engaging with global challenges like climate change, migration, and resource management. 

Grounded in the values of belonging, ambition, and responsibility, the curriculum empowers students to make informed, ethical decisions that promote sustainability and respect for people and places. We encourage students to ‘Think like a Geographer’—to question, analyse, and solve problems—fostering critical thinking, communication, and a strong sense of shared responsibility for the planet. 

Central to our approach are the five key pillars of geography: locational knowledge, place knowledge, understanding of human and physical processes, geographical skills and fieldwork, and environmental and global awareness. These pillars are developed progressively from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand the complex connections between people and places, and to contribute meaningfully to a more connected, sustainable future. 

All Geography at ECC will encourage student to employ their “powerful knowledge” (information and skills) to develop a sustainable solutions-based focus to a range of Geographical issues.