We follow the Cornerstones Education pedagogy, a creative and rigorous approach designed to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and develop essential skills for life. This framework is built around four key stages:

1. Engage – Capturing children’s interest through memorable experiences that spark curiosity and set the context for learning.
2. Develop – Building knowledge, skills, and understanding through carefully planned lessons and activities.
3. Innovate – Encouraging creativity and problem-solving by applying learning in new and exciting ways.
4. Express – Giving children opportunities to reflect, share, and celebrate their learning with others.

This approach ensures that learning is broad, balanced, and purposeful, helping every child to become an independent thinker and confident learner. It also supports our commitment to developing the whole child, fostering resilience, collaboration, and a love of learning.

The curriculum is underpinned by our values of resilience, kindness, independence, curiosity, and respect. These principles guide everything we do—from encouraging children to persevere through challenges, to fostering a culture of care and empathy. We nurture independence by giving pupils opportunities to make choices and take responsibility for their learning. Curiosity drives our approach, inspiring children to ask questions and explore new ideas. Respect underpins our relationships, ensuring every child feels valued and heard. Together, these values create a learning environment where children thrive academically and personally.