Curriculum Overview

Cornerstones Curriculum

At King’s Park Academy, we have introduced the Cornerstones Curriculum which is a knowledge-rich and skill driven primary curriculum. Subjects taught using the Cornerstones Curriculum include Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, Art and Design and Design and Technology. 

The Cornerstones Curriculum is based on inspirational learning activities which take place in a classroom environment that allows children to learn in a way that motivates and interests them. Cornerstones provides our children with a good level of challenge, giving them opportunities to solve problems, apply themselves creatively and express their knowledge and understanding across the curriculum. 

Our Cornerstones Curriculum is a fully sequenced and interconnected curriculum that develops across Key Stages to Year 6. The curriculum is ambitious in content and expertly crafted, with stringent sequencing and a web of multidisciplinary and subject connections. The curriculum is specially designed to help children build and sequence knowledge, without cognitive overload. 

In each project, children learn through the Engage, Develop, Innovate and Express stages. 

Engage – Hook learners in with a memorable experience. Set the scene for learning and provide the context. Ask questions to understand children’s interests. Ignite children’s curiosity by using engaging and interesting starting points. 

Develop – Teach facts and information for deeper understanding and knowledge. Demonstrate new skills and allow time for consolidation. Provide creative opportunities for exploring and making connections. Deliver reading, writing and talking across the curriculum. 

Innovate -Provide imaginative scenarios that encourage creative thinking. Enable children to apply previously learned skills. Encourage enterprise and independent thinking. Provide opportunities for collaborative working and problem solving.  

Express – Provide environments for reflective talk. Create opportunities for shared evaluation. Celebrate and share children’s success. Identify next steps for learning. 

For more information please see the Cornerstones Curriculum Overview using the link.  

https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/about-us/parents-carers/