Cornerstones
Cornerstones offer a broad and balanced topic-based approach to the curriculum which is knowledge and skills-based with a creative edge.
This vehicle for learning gives our staff access to over 80 themed projects mapped to the national curriculum which we then adapt to fit the needs of our children.
The Four Cornerstones of Learning provide the structure on which we sequence and develop our topics. They are Engage, Develop, Innovate, and Express.
Put simply, the four stages are as follows:
Engage – hook children in with a memorable experience.
Develop – allow children time to gather the skills and knowledge they need to develop a deep understanding.
Innovate – offer creative experiences that allow children to apply their skills, knowledge and understanding.
Express – provide the space and time for reflecting, evaluating, and celebrating learning.
The Pandemic hasn't allowed us to have parents on site and celebrate their children's work. However, this academic year we will be opening our doors to the whole school community and look forward to welcoming parents to our Express Exhibitions very soon.
To take a look at the curriculum for your child's year group, please click here
We deliver the Humanities - History, Geography and the Arts - through the Cornerstones cross-curricular approach.
This also gives many opportunities to link with our work in English, Maths and Science.
Click here to visit the Cornerstones website and discover more