How to adapt your curriculum for children with SEND
One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is, ‘How can I adapt my curriculum to help my children with…
primary education
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Generative AI in Primary Education
Generative AI in Primary Education: My take on the recently released policy paper on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education.…
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Ofsted inspections – stuck, secure or strong?
I always try to look for the positives, but sometimes they are hard to find. Another Ofsted ‘consultation’ is upon…
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What is a primary curriculum?
A primary curriculum is a programme of subjects, content, and learning experiences designed for children in the formative stages of…
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What is test standardisation and why does it matter to schools?
Over the years I have worked extensively to support schools with pupil assessment, tracking and monitoring. I’ve developed numerous assessment…
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) in primary education
According to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Playbook, ‘DEIJ refers to the work of making organisations places that…
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Labour’s curriculum review 2024 – What’s going on?
The Labour Party was elected to government on 4th July 2024. Even before they were elected, it was clear from…
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How to localise your primary curriculum
Whether you create your curriculum from scratch or adopt a published scheme, one crucial element that requires careful consideration from…
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A guide to mixed-age planning for EYFS and KS1
Why do schools have mixed-age classes? Primary schools have many different sizes and class structures – from large, single-form entry…
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How to support teaching and learning in a mixed-age classroom
Have you ever wondered what it is like to lead or teach in a school with mixed-age classes? Planning to…
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Subject leadership in the primary science curriculum
Science is a crucial subject in the primary curriculum. It helps children to develop an understanding of the natural world…
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How to sequence your primary curriculum
A well-sequenced curriculum is one of the top priorities for primary schools in England and central to Ofsted’s quality of…
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Developing cultural capital in your primary school
Cultural capital has become an increasingly familiar phrase concerning the curriculum. In this blog, I explain in simple terms the…
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What is pedagogy and why is it important in the primary school?
Melanie Moore, Cornerstones Founder and Curriculum Director, explores the meaning and importance of pedagogy and explains why this is an…
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Teaching Approaches in the Early Years Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at approaches to learning in the early years and showed the importance of finding a…
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Teaching Approaches in the Early Years Part 1
Teaching Approaches in the Early Years Part 1 Ofsted’s focus on curriculum and the changes to the EYFS framework has…
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Curriculum intent for primary schools
Unless you’ve been hiding away for the last few years, you’ll most definitely have heard the phrase ‘curriculum intent’ by…
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Science is a core subject in the primary curriculum (isn’t it?)
The timetable is a crowded place. Fitting all the subjects of the national curriculum into your weekly or even termly…
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Why subject leadership is crucial to the success of your primary curriculum
Subject leadership is a top priority for most primary schools, especially with the demands of the Ofsted inspection framework (2020).…
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Why ensuring your teaching resources are best quality is crucial for curriculum success
With the recent attention on reducing workload and the publication of the influential Policy Exchange report, Completing the Revolution, the…
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How connected is your curriculum?
Over the last few editions of The Curriculum, we've explored the importance of curriculum principles and articulating the curriculum design…
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The art of being curious
Are you curious? I guess that you are because being a teacher requires a great deal of curiosity. Being curious…
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