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“Children deserve learning that excites and engages them” Why does bringing back a love of learning matter so much right now? After more than fifteen years working with schools, I’ve never felt it more urgent to revive a love of teaching and learning, especially in primary schools. With rising pupil absenteeism, growing mental health concerns, and an increasing number of talented teachers feeling burnt out or ready to leave the profession, it’s clear something needs to change. Children deserve learning that excites them. Teachers deserve to feel proud and inspired by what they teach. Why is pedagogy just as important as curriculum? Because content is only half the story. It’s how we teach the curriculum that brings it to life, not what we have printed on paper documents or saved on our laptops. At Cornerstones, our curriculum is built around a Reggio Emilia- inspired, child-centred pedagogy that encourages exploration, enquiry and meaningful learning. It doesn’t just engage children—it re-energises teachers too. How do you promote a love of learning in practice? Our expertly crafted curriculum projects are designed to be immersive and inspiring, helping teachers teach with confidence and flair. Our advisers—many of whom are former school leaders— work closely with schools to tailor and embed the curriculum, making it relevant, creative and ABOUT MELANIE: Melanie Moore is the curriculum director and author at Cornerstones Education. Contact: Phone: 03333 20 8000 Email: enquiries@cornerstoneseducation.co.uk Website: www.cornerstoneseducation.co.uk X: @Cornerstonesedu LinkedIn: Cornerstones Education What’s the difference? + A choice of engaging curriculums with expert support, a powerful planning platform (Maestro) and integrated assessment. + Engaging, inspiring and quality teaching and learning resources that help teachers teach with confidence. + A pedagogy rooted in the values of childhood that values curiosity and creativity. 30 SECOND BRIEFING Over the past 15 years, we’ve built a range of curriculum options that are fully resourced, adaptable, and supported by real experts. Whether it’s our knowledge- rich, creative or subject-specific options, everything is rooted in a child-centred pedagogy that values curiosity and creativity. Q&A MelanieMoore, curriculumdirector and author, on using child-centred learning to inspiremeaningful experiences manageable. We support schools to bring back excitement, not just coverage. So many schools say that our advisers have helped them enormously and really value their support. Why is teacher agency so important? Teachers are naturally creative and love designing engaging activities. It’s a rewarding part of the job that many enjoy. Maestro, our curriculum platform, supports this by offering flexible resources and ideas, saving time while allowing teachers to adapt lessons to fit their children’s needs. With the freedom to choose what, when, and how to teach, and the ability to add their ideas, teachers can have greater passion, purpose, and confidence. How is Cornerstones different from other curriculum providers? We don’t just offer content – we provide a complete curriculum solution with expert support, a powerful planning platform, and a child- and teacher-centred approach. We walk alongside schools, not ahead of them, and remain committed to our mission. If you’re looking to bring more life into your curriculum, we invite you to discover how we can work together to make teaching more engaging, purposeful, and impactful for everyone involved. www.teachwire.net | 7 E S S ENT I A L SCHOO L RE S OURC E S 2 0 2 5 / 2 6