The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
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 	<li>Apply and build on the fundamental building blocks of geographical knowledge</li>
 	<li>Actively engage in the process of geographical enquiry to develop as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds</li>
 	<li>Develop their knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world</li>
 	<li>Develop a framework of spatial awareness in which to appreciate the importance of the location of places and environments at a range of scales</li>
 	<li>Appreciate that people have different views of, and attitudes to, the world, its environments and its issues</li>
 	<li>Acquire, develop and apply practical geographical enquiry skills</li>
 	<li>Undertake geographical investigations that include both primary and secondary data collection, presentation and analysis, drawing conclusions, and evaluating the whole geographical investigation</li>
 	<li>Develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork</li>
 	<li>Develop their awareness of global issues and recognise the challenges of moving towards a sustainable future.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">We also encourage and support our students to undertake practical activities, to put their learning into practice. This enables us to take advantage of the wide geographical spread of our school – allowing students to gain very different insights into common topics.</p>