Geography is too often squeezed out by the demands of English and maths, yet it is the subject that helps children make sense of the world they live in. In this episode, we explore why geography matters in primary schools, what happens when it gets sidelined, and how leaders can ensure it becomes the heartbeat of a broad and balanced curriculum.

* Why children are natural geographers from the moment they start exploring

* The role of geography in building cultural capital and confidence

* How fieldwork and local studies make learning memorable

* Why geography gives children agency in an interconnected world

* Practical ways leaders can protect geography’s place in a busy timetable

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