HC Deb 03 December 2002 vol 395 c725W
Keith Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on geographical knowledge among schoolchildren; and what measures are planned to improve this. [85051]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

As part of the National Curriculum, all pupils aged five to 14 are required to study geography.

Pupils are taught geographical enquiry skills, leading to the development of knowledge and understanding of places, patterns and processes, both in the UK and the wider world. They develop an understanding of maps, atlases and globes and how to use them effectively.