Curriculum

Curriculum

The Curriculum at Ysgol Mynydd Isa

September 2021 – Information for Parents

Here at Ysgol Mynydd Isa we provide a broad and balanced curriculum based around the

Cornerstones Curriculum, a nationally recognised approach for delivering outstanding learning

opportunities for children.

What is the Cornerstones Curriculum?

The Cornerstones Curriculum is a creative and thematic approach to learning that is mapped to

the primary national curriculum to ensure comprehensive coverage of national expectations.

It is based on a child-centred pedagogy called The Four Cornerstones and is delivered through

Imaginative Learning Projects (ILPs) and Knowledge Rich Projects (KRPs), which provide a rich menu

of exciting and motivating learning activities that make creative links between all aspects of children’s learning. We believe children learn better when they are encouraged to use their imagination and apply their learning to engaging contexts. Our curriculum provides many learning challenges throughout the academic year that require children to solve problems, apply themselves creatively and express their knowledge and understanding effectively. Cornerstones also provide a rigorous skills and knowledge framework that outlines the end of year expectations in all subjects. These skills and knowledge are tied to activities and are age-related so that staff can track children’s progress and identify their individual learning needs.

Foundation Phase Home Learning Activities

Please click on the class below to see their activity grids.