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Choose your curriculum

Choice is important and so is flexibility.  That’s why we provide two curriculum models and the technology you need to shape them to meet the unique needs of your school.

 

Option 1:  A sequenced curriculum rich in skills and knowledge. Perfect for those schools who want an ambitious, well-structured curriculum. This is especially good for those schools looking to raise standards quickly and efficiently.

 

Option 2: A more flexible, creative and thematic curriculum that allows schools to sequence it according to their needs. Ideal for schools needing a little more flexibility and adaptability. This is especially good for those wanting to inject more creativity and innovation into their curriculum.

"I wouldn't work in a school that hasn't got it." Churchfield Primary School

Sequenced Curriculum

Cornerstones sequenced curriculum

Looking for structure? Progression? Robust interconnection between subjects? Our fully sequenced primary curriculum is designed for children aged 3-11. It includes the subjects of art & design, design & technology, science, history, RE and geography.

Thematic Curriculum

Cornerstones thematic curriculum

Looking to bring some creativity to your curriculum? Want something you can teach more flexibly? Then our thematic curriculum is the perfect fix for you. Simply pick and mix from our range of interdisciplinary topics and projects to suit your school’s needs.

Year 6 Geography Project Kingdom Kingdoms

Projects

Both Curriculums are taught through a range of exciting and engaging projects that build skills and knowledge and inspire full engagement from all learners. Take a look at our beautiful and inspiring project pages to find out more.

Both Curriculums are taught through a range of exciting and engaging projects that build skills and knowledge and inspire full engagement from all learners. Take a look at our beautiful and inspiring project pages to find out more.

Cornerstones' 10 big ideas

Big ideas

While our curriculum models differ in their approach, both are based on ten Big Ideas. These macro concepts ensure the curriculum has a purpose, intent, and well-defined learning outcomes. This is ideal for UK schools wanting to give children a more global perspective and for international schools looking to consolidate their school curriculum across local and international programmes.

While our curriculum models differ in their approach, both are based on ten Big Ideas. These macro concepts ensure the curriculum has a purpose, intent, and well-defined learning outcomes. This is ideal for UK schools wanting to give children a more global perspective and for international schools looking to consolidate their school curriculum across local and international programmes.

Assessment

Both curriculums are built upon a comprehensive skills and knowledge  progression framework from nursery to year 6, making assessment, monitoring, tracking and reporting children’s progress across the whole school quick and easy.

Both curriculums are built upon a comprehensive skills and knowledge  progression framework from nursery to year 6, making assessment, monitoring, tracking and reporting children’s progress across the whole school quick and easy.

Cornerstones Curriculum Pedagogy - engage, develop, innovate and express

Pedagogy

Both curriculums are supported by a clear pedagogy which promotes oracy, enquiry, collaboration, resilience, innovation and a positive mindset.

Both curriculums are supported by a clear pedagogy which promotes oracy, enquiry, collaboration, resilience, innovation and a positive mindset.

Support like no other

Sometimes it’s hard to get all your ducks in a row, especially when introducing a new whole school curriculum. Don’t worry-we’ve got you. All our curriculum options come with one-to-one support and training, at the start of your licence and throughout.

Sometimes it’s hard to get all your ducks in a row, especially when introducing a new whole school curriculum. Don’t worry-we’ve got you. All our curriculum options come with one-to-one support and training, at the start of your licence and throughout.

Year 4 Science Project Electrical Circuits and Conductors

Single Subjects

Not looking for a whole school curriculum? No problem, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our single-subject curriculum range, including art & design, design & technology, geography, history, religious education, and science.

Not looking for a whole school curriculum? No problem, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our single-subject curriculum range, including art & design, design & technology, geography, history, religious education, and science.

Labour's Curriculum Review

Supporting schools through the curriculum review

In 2024, the new Labour Government in the UK announced a review of the primary curriculum. This will begin in September 2024, with any changes presented to schools in autumn 2025. As the curriculum changes, we’ll adapt to meet the new requirements, supporting you every step of the way. With our curriculum housed on Maestro, changes can be made effectively and quickly with little to no disruption to your school, and without unnecessary workload on teachers and subject leaders. Plus, many of the changes indicated, such as a renewed focus on oracy, are already embedded across the curriculum and will require no to little change.

In 2024, the new Labour Government in the UK announced a review of the primary curriculum. This will begin in September 2024, with any changes presented to schools in autumn 2025. As the curriculum changes, we’ll adapt to meet the new requirements, supporting you every step of the way. With our curriculum housed on Maestro, changes can be made effectively and quickly with little to no disruption to your school, and without unnecessary workload on teachers and subject leaders. Plus, many of the changes indicated, such as a renewed focus on oracy, are already embedded across the curriculum and will require no to little change.

“We are now coming towards the end of our 2-year rolling programme. The impact of Cornerstones has been fantastic in our school. “

Phil Sales, Headteacher

Sherborne Primary School