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EYFS

Our early years curriculum projects are designed to spark your children’s curiosity and nurture their creativity. Beginning in nursery and progressing through to the end of reception, they support children as they develop their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and reimagined to suit the Early Years Foundation Stage, our EYFS projects explore a wide range of rich, engaging themes — from seasonal changes and traditional tales to fascinating animals and beyond. Every project is fully aligned with the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning, giving your early years team the tools to create joyful, meaningful learning experiences.

Why choose Cornerstones’ early years curriculum?

Choose our EYFS curriculum projects to spark your children’s curiosity and create joyful, meaningful learning experiences in your setting. Each project supports the key skills of the Early Years Foundation Stage through engaging, imaginative themes, complete with ideas for continuous and enhanced provision. Perfect for early years settings that want to create a rich, nurturing environment where every child can thrive, our EYFS projects can also be purchased independently from the primary curriculum, giving you the flexibility to shape learning your way.

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We help you

Build a curriculum that reflects your approach by choosing projects and resources that meet the needs of your children.

Blend the best of both worlds by keeping the aspects of your current curriculum that work well, while enhancing it with fresh, inspiring content.

Adapt learning for every child  by using Maestro’s functionality to tailor content and add your own resources.

Embed the EYFS Framework with a consistent approach across your early years.

Support your team by offering training, guidance and help throughout the term of your licence.

Balance play with purpose by combining rich enhanced and continuous provision with more focused project-based learning.

What you get

  • Access to our EYFS Curriculum: helping you build strong foundations from Nursery. Covers the Early Years Framework and is fully adaptable to suit the nuances of your setting.

  • 1:1 support throughout your time with us: access to a designated Curriculum Adviser. Providing you with training, consultations, practical support, advice and guidance.

  • Access to our award-winning curriculum platform Maestro: your curriculum and assessment all in one place. Available to all staff in one school or across your entire Trust.

  • Access to our fully integrated assessment suite: make live assessment judgements at the click of a button against your school curriculum. Helps teachers view gaps in learning, analyse data and report.

  • A choice of 86 cross-curricular projects: choose the projects you want, and we’ll help you build your creative curriculum.

  • 1000s of quality resources: beautifully designed and embedded in your projects for ease of use. Includes presentations, English packs, videos, non-chronological reports, artefacts, information sheets, tests, quizzes and more.

  • An evidence-based pedagogy: tailored towards a creative teaching approach which teachers enjoy, and children love.

  • Fully aligned to the Early Years Framework: easy to see your coverage of the Early Years Framework using Maestro’s tracking functionality.

  • Ongoing updates and new content: new content available on a rolling programme, keeping your curriculum fresh and engaging.

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What you need to do

Make lesson adaptions to meet the needs of your children.

Choose the projects you want to teach.

Sequence your chosen projects according to your children’s needs and context.

Benefits of Cornerstones’ early years curriculum

  • Meaningful activities for every area of learning
    Explore a rich bank of ideas linked to both the Prime and Specific areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

  • Confident curriculum coverage
    Fully aligned with the EYFS framework, ensuring a well-rounded early years provision.

  • High-quality, engaging resources
    Bring learning to life with beautifully designed materials that support playful, purposeful teaching.

  • Build strong foundations in literacy
    Access a wide range of early literacy tools—including pre-phonics resources, early reading packs, and captivating story-based learning.

  • Clear progression from Nursery to Reception
    Use our comprehensive framework to support children’s development from ages 3 to 5 with clarity and consistency.

  • Support for every practitioner
    Ideal for new or less experienced teachers—everything is there to guide, inspire, and build confidence.

  • Ideas for continuous and enhanced provision
    Keep your learning environment vibrant and responsive with thoughtful ideas for independent and guided play.

Looking for a SEND Support?

With our SEND Framework you can create an inclusive, adaptable curriculum for SEND learners within Maestro. Personalised projects, flexible resources, and expert support for every child.

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