In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to debunk five recurring myths about the primary inspection process. Issues discussed include curriculum planning, curriculum models, lesson observations, and the triangulation of evidence, data, and assessment. For further information or to read about all the issues addressed in this episode, download Ofsted's School inspection handbook below.Useful linksOfsted's School inspection handbookWhat to expect from Ofsted’s subject ‘deep dives' – BlogOur experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using Cornerstones What we know about curriculum inspection – Podcast

<p>In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to debunk five recurring myths about the primary inspection process. Issues discussed include curriculum planning, curriculum models, lesson observations, and the triangulation of evidence, data, and assessment. For further information or to read about all the issues addressed in this episode, download Ofsted's <em>School inspection handbook</em> below.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-inspection-handbook-eif" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ofsted's School inspection handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/what-to-expect-from-ofsteds-subject-deep-dives/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What to expect from Ofsted’s subject ‘deep dives' – Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/case-studies/our-experience-under-ofsteds-new-inspection-framework-using-cornerstones/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using Cornerstones</a> </li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/what-we-know-about-curriculum-inspection/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What we know about curriculum inspection – Podcast</a></li></ol>

Myth-busting Ofsted inspections

In this episode, we talk to Simon Hickton, former primary headteacher and founder of Cornerstones Education, all about Assessment Maestro. Listen to how this revolutionary platform supports teaching and learning of all subjects and areas of learning from the classroom up. Assessment can be fully integrated into your curriculum.Useful linksAssessment Maestro informationThe future of assessment in primary schoolsMeasuring progress at primary school – where to next?

<p>In this episode, we talk to Simon Hickton, former primary headteacher and founder of Cornerstones Education, all about Assessment Maestro. Listen to how this revolutionary platform supports teaching and learning of all subjects and areas of learning from the classroom up. Assessment can be fully integrated into your curriculum.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/curriculum/assessment-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Assessment Maestro information</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/assessment-in-primary-schools-2021-onwards/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The future of assessment in primary schools</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/measuring-progress-at-primary-school-where-to-next/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Measuring progress at primary school – where to next?</a></li></ol>

Getting to know Assessment Maestro

In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Manager Catherine Scutt and Commercial Marketing Manager Dale French about what makes a good primary school resource. Catherine and Dale oversee the production of all resources at Cornerstones Education, so they are well placed to explore the importance of research, writing, images and design when making resources. They also discuss the problems that arise when these elements don't all come together. Catherine and Dale provide a range of valuable hints and tips for teachers and explore some of their favourite resources, which are also available to download.Useful linksHow to create the best resources for primary schoolWhat are knowledge organisers and how can we use them in the primary classroom?A selection of Cornerstones' free resources includes knowledge organisers, audio stories, and even a complete curriculum project.Brilliant online resources for teachers and childrenEncyclopedia Britannica (Great as a starting point for researching anything)Sketch (Brilliant free digital editing software, great for photo manipulation and drawing)Scratch (This great piece of software allows children to explore the world of programming code. They can create stories, games and animations)NASA Visualisation Explorer (The excellent app from NASA which enables children to explore the universe)Wikimedia Commons (A superb source for copyright-free imagery, from artefacts to works of art)DK fIndout! (A well written, reliable and child-friendly source of information about a whole range of topics, including colourful and interactive diagrams)

<p>In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Manager Catherine Scutt and Commercial Marketing Manager Dale French about what makes a good primary school resource. Catherine and Dale oversee the production of all resources at Cornerstones Education, so they are well placed to explore the importance of research, writing, images and design when making resources. They also discuss the problems that arise when these elements don't all come together. Catherine and Dale provide a range of valuable hints and tips for teachers and explore some of their favourite resources, which are also available to download.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-create-the-best-resources-for-your-primary-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to create the best resources for primary school</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/what-are-knowledge-organisers-and-how-can-we-use-them-in-the-primary-classroom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What are knowledge organisers and how can we use them in the primary classroom?</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/downloadable-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A selection of Cornerstones' free resources</a> includes knowledge organisers, audio stories, and even a complete curriculum project.</li></ol><h2><strong>Brilliant online resources for teachers and children</strong></h2><ol><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Encyclopedia Britannica</a> (Great as a starting point for researching anything)</li><li><a href="https://sketch.io/sketchpad/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sketch</a> (Brilliant free digital editing software, great for photo manipulation and drawing)</li><li><a href="https://scratch.mit.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scratch</a> (This great piece of software allows children to explore the world of programming code. They can create stories, games and animations)</li><li><a href="https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasaviz/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NASA Visualisation Explorer</a> (The excellent app from NASA which enables children to explore the universe)</li><li><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wikimedia Commons</a> (A superb source for copyright-free imagery, from artefacts to works of art)</li><li><a href="https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">DK fIndout!</a> (A well written, reliable and child-friendly source of information about a whole range of topics, including colourful and interactive diagrams)</li></ol>

What makes a good primary school resource?

We talk to Simon Antwis from Steer Education (former headteacher and schools inspector) about how technology can help find those children in school suffering from mental health and offer support. We look at how technology has helped transform schools' data unity and pastoral care. We also touch on the struggles of children who hide their feelings by 'gaming the system' and how to reach them, with why girls' mental health is of particular concern. And finally, what teachers can do about the growing divide between girls' and boys' social and emotional well-being."We want to reverse this awful decline in mental health and well-being in young people." Simon Antwis, Steer Education 2022#Mentalhealthawarenessweek2022Useful linksMental Health Awareness week 2022 Blog – Girls’ mental health “at a precipice” and increasingly worse than boys’, data showsBlog – Mental health support – How should schools help students who don’t want to be helped?FREE resource – Handy guide to teaching mindfulnessRelating podcast – How to teach mindfulness to children with Nadege RobinqFind out more about Steer Education – Proactively safeguarding young people’s mental healthFollow Steer Education on Twitter @SteerEducationFind out more about Cornerstones Education – Everything you need to build an ambitious primary curriculumFollow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @Cornerstonesedu

<p>We talk to Simon Antwis from Steer Education (former headteacher and schools inspector) about how technology can help find those children in school suffering from mental health and offer support. We look at how technology has helped transform schools' data unity and pastoral care. We also touch on the struggles of children who hide their feelings by 'gaming the system' and how to reach them, with why girls' mental health is of particular concern. And finally, what teachers can do about the growing divide between girls' and boys' social and emotional well-being.</p><blockquote>"We want to reverse this awful decline in mental health and well-being in young people." </blockquote><blockquote>Simon Antwis, Steer Education 2022</blockquote><p>#Mentalhealthawarenessweek2022</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Mental Health Awareness week 2022</strong></a> </li><li>Blog – <a href="https://steer.education/girls-mental-health-at-a-precipice-and-increasingly-worse-than-boys-data-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Girls’ mental health “at a precipice” and increasingly worse than boys’, data shows</a></li><li>Blog – <a href="https://www.teachwire.net/news/mental-health-support-how-should-schools-help-students-who-dont-want-to-be-helped" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mental health support – How should schools help students who don’t want to be helped?</a></li><li>FREE resource – <a href="https://cornerstones--live.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/04/28105309/mindfulness-infographic.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Handy guide to teaching mindfulness</a></li><li>Relating podcast – <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/how-to-teach-mindfulness-to-children-with-nadege-robin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to teach mindfulness to children with Nadege Robinq</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://steer.education/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Steer Education – Proactively safeguarding young people’s mental health</a></li><li>Follow Steer Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SteerEducation" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SteerEducation</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Everything you need to build an ambitious primary curriculum</a></li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li></ol>

Tackling the mental health and well-being of young people

In this episode, curriculum developers Amy McCaw and Sara Bruce discuss how to achieve ambitious levels of literacy across the curriculum through using quality texts and scrutinising the school environment and ethos.Useful linksReading framework: Teaching the foundation of literacy Curriculum 22 overviewFREE English pack downloads FREE Novel and book study downloads

<p>In this episode, curriculum developers Amy McCaw and Sara Bruce discuss how to achieve ambitious levels of literacy across the curriculum through using quality texts and scrutinising the school environment and ethos.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1050849/Reading_framework_Teaching_the_foundations_of_literacy_-_July_2021_Jan_22_update.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Reading framework: Teaching the foundation of literacy</em></a> </li><li><a href="https://cornerstones--live.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/04/14090258/Cornerstones-Curriculum-22-Single-Age.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum 22 overview</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/resources/english-packs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE English pack downloads </a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/resources/novel-and-book-studies/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Novel and book study downloads</a></li></ol>

Knowing how to achieve ambitious levels of literacy across the curriculum

In this episode, Curriculum Support Manager, Rachael Ashforth, discusses the benefits of adopting a commercial curriculum and adapting it to meet a school's needs. Useful linksSchool inspection handbook – GOV UKHow to design your curriculum (6 Steps of Curriculum Design)How to design, plan and teach an ambitious primary curriculum 

<p>In this episode, Curriculum Support Manager, Rachael Ashforth, discusses the benefits of adopting a commercial curriculum and adapting it to meet a school's needs. </p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-inspection-handbook-eif/school-inspection-handbook" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">School inspection handbook – GOV UK</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-design-your-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to design your curriculum (6 Steps of Curriculum Design)</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-design-plan-and-teach-an-ambitious-primary-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to design, plan and teach an ambitious primary curriculum</a> </li></ol>

Knowing the steps to adapting and adopting a curriculum

In this episode, Simon Hickton, CEO of Cornerstones Education, shares valuable knowledge and information about a new dawn of assessment practice. Packed with tips, advice and knowledeable chat, this episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit it in to your busy day.Useful links6 Questions for leaders about Assessment – Nick HartInside the black box – Dylan William

<p>In this episode, Simon Hickton, CEO of Cornerstones Education, shares valuable knowledge and information about a new dawn of assessment practice. Packed with tips, advice and knowledeable chat, this episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit it in to your busy day.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://thisismyclassroom.wordpress.com/2021/10/01/6-questions-for-leaders-about-assessment/ The future of assessment in primary schools https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/assessment-in-primary-schools-2021-onwards/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">6 Questions for leaders about Assessment – Nick Hart</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/INSIDE-BLACK-BOX-Standards-Assessment/dp/0708713815/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14IH2UZLVCQQG&amp;keywords=inside+the+black+box&amp;qid=1643286164&amp;sprefix=inside+the+black+box%2Caps%2C59&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the black box – Dylan William</a></li></ol>

What you should know about assessing and monitoring the primary curriculum

In this episode, we invite Jonathan Coy, CEO of Headteacher Chat to speak to us about the role they play in supporting primary senior leaders. Jam-packed full of interesting information. This episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit a listen into your busy day!Useful linksFollow @HeadteacherChat on TwitterCheck out their website

<p>In this episode, we invite Jonathan Coy, CEO of Headteacher Chat to speak to us about the role they play in supporting primary senior leaders. Jam-packed full of interesting information. This episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit a listen into your busy day!</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Headteacherchat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @HeadteacherChat on Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.headteachers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Check out their website</a></li></ol>

Getting to know HTChat

In this episode, we speak to Nicola Marriott, a curriculum adviser. Nicola shares her expertise about the requirements of the Curriculum for Wales and provides valuable tips and information about curriculum design. This episode is just 15 minutes short, so that you can fit a listen into your busy day!Useful linksWales: How to design a bespoke primary Curriculum Podcast 64The Cornerstones magazine - The Cwricwlwm WalesThe Hwb – up to date government information - The Curriculum for WalesHow to provide an exceptional primary Curriculum for Wales using Cwricwlwm Maestro BlogDownload a PDF version of our six steps of curriculum design for Welsh schools.

<p>In this episode, we speak to Nicola Marriott, a curriculum adviser. Nicola shares her expertise about the requirements of the Curriculum for Wales and provides valuable tips and information about curriculum design. This episode is just 15 minutes short, so that you can fit a listen into your busy day!</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/how-to-design-a-bespoke-primary-curriculum-for-wales/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wales: How to design a bespoke primary Curriculum Podcast 64</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/the-magazine/the-cwricwlwm-wales/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Cornerstones magazine - The Cwricwlwm Wales</a></li><li><a href="https://hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-for-wales" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Hwb – up to date government information - The Curriculum for Wales</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-provide-an-exceptional-primary-curriculum-for-wales-using-cwricwlwm-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to provide an exceptional primary Curriculum for Wales using Cwricwlwm Maestro Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstones--live.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/10/28132544/The-six-steps-of-curriculum-design-for-Welsh-schools.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Download a PDF version of our six steps of curriculum design for Welsh schools.</a></li></ol>

Knowing the Curriculum for Wales

In this episode we speak to our Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore about how to create an awesome art curriculum. This episode includes tons of practical advice, tips and guidance to ensure your art curriculum is top notch.  This episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit a listen into your busy day!Useful linksHow to design an outstanding primary art and design curriculumHow to create the best resources for your primary curriculum

<p>In this episode we speak to our Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore about how to create an awesome art curriculum. This episode includes tons of practical advice, tips and guidance to ensure your art curriculum is top notch.  This episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit a listen into your busy day!</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-design-an-outstanding-primary-art-and-design-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to design an outstanding primary art and design curriculum</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-create-the-best-resources-for-your-primary-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to create the best resources for your primary curriculum</a></li></ol>

Knowing how to write an awesome art curriculum

The Primary Knowledge Podcast is for primary headteachers and senior leaders involved in curriculum design, development, management and implementation. Delivered by specialist educators, each episode focuses on the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom about primary curriculum and best practices. Hosted by James Marriott and curated by Cornerstones Education, each episode is around 15 minutes, easily squeezed into a busy working day but packed full of useful tips and advice.

In this first episode of the Primary Knowledge Podcast, we speak to Simon Hickton, CEO of Cornerstones Education and Rachael Ashforth, curriculum support manager about schools' experiences under the new inspection framework. Jam-packed full of Q and A, tips and information.Useful linksFor the most accurate guidance from Ofsted’s Matthew Purves: What to expect from Ofsted’s subject ‘deep dives’EYFS adviser, Gill Quantrell, explores curriculum requirements in the early years: Inspection and the early years’ curriculum – a guide for practitioners in the EYFSCurriculum sequencing is now essential in the current educational climate: What is curriculum sequencing and why is it important?Headteacher, Adrienne Smith, describes her experience of working with Cornerstones: Requires Improvement to Good: Town Junior School (Feb 2020)Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, explains their school’s journey through an Ofsted Inspection: Our experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using CornerstonesIn Edition Five of The Curriculum magazine, we looked at ways to help you meet the demands of the curriculum, inspection and beyond: Ofsted inspection framework editionThis framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make: Education inspection framework (EIF)This briefing explains how Ofsted conducts deep dives and how inspectors use evidence from deep dives to form inspection judgements: Deep Dives

<p>In this first episode of the Primary Knowledge Podcast, we speak to Simon Hickton, CEO of Cornerstones Education and Rachael Ashforth, curriculum support manager about schools' experiences under the new inspection framework. Jam-packed full of Q and A, tips and information.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ol><li>For the most accurate guidance from Ofsted’s Matthew Purves: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/what-to-expect-from-ofsteds-subject-deep-dives/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What to expect from Ofsted’s subject ‘deep dives’</a></li><li>EYFS adviser, Gill Quantrell, explores curriculum requirements in the early years: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/inspection-and-the-early-years-curriculum-a-guide-for-practitioners-in-the-eyfs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inspection and the early years’ curriculum – a guide for practitioners in the EYFS</a></li><li>Curriculum sequencing is now essential in the current educational climate: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/what-is-curriculum-sequencing-and-why-is-it-important/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What is curriculum sequencing and why is it important?</a></li><li>Headteacher, Adrienne Smith, describes her experience of working with Cornerstones: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/case-studies/requires-improvement-to-good-town-junior-school/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Requires Improvement to Good: Town Junior School (Feb 2020)</a></li><li>Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, explains their school’s journey through an Ofsted Inspection: <a href="Our experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using Cornerstones" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using Cornerstones</a></li><li>In Edition Five of The Curriculum magazine, we looked at ways to help you meet the demands of the curriculum, inspection and beyond: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/the-magazine/ofsted-inspection-framework-edition/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ofsted inspection framework edition</a></li><li>This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Education inspection framework (EIF)</a></li><li>This briefing explains how Ofsted conducts deep dives and how inspectors use evidence from deep dives to form inspection judgements: <a href="https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/in-the-classroom/inspection-and-accountability/inspection-in-england/ofsted-inspection/deep-dives.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dives</a></li></ol>

What we know about curriculum inspection

Welcome to the BRAND NEW Primary Knowledge Podcast from Cornerstones Education. A revamped version of our original podcast, 'The Curriculum'. With a fresh look, new host and brilliant topics, we are ready to drive in and discuss all things curriculum! The Primary Knowledge Podcast is for primary headteachers and senior leaders involved in curriculum design, development, management and implementation. Delivered by specialist educators, each episode focuses on the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom about primary curriculum and best practices. Hosted by James Marriott and curated by Cornerstones Education, each episode is around 15 minutes, easily squeezed into a busy working day but packed full of useful tips and advice.

<p>Welcome to the BRAND NEW Primary Knowledge Podcast from Cornerstones Education. A revamped version of our original podcast, 'The Curriculum'. With a fresh look, new host and brilliant topics, we are ready to drive in and discuss all things curriculum! </p><p>The Primary Knowledge Podcast is for primary headteachers and senior leaders involved in curriculum design, development, management and implementation. Delivered by specialist educators, each episode focuses on the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom about primary curriculum and best practices. Hosted by James Marriott and curated by Cornerstones Education, each episode is around 15 minutes, easily squeezed into a busy working day but packed full of useful tips and advice.</p>

Introducing the NEW Primary Knowledge podcast with your host, James Marriott

<p>The Primary Knowledge Podcast is for primary headteachers and senior leaders involved in curriculum design, development, management and implementation. Delivered by specialist educators, each episode focuses on the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom about primary curriculum and best practices. Hosted by James Marriott and curated by Cornerstones Education, each episode is around 15 minutes, easily squeezed into a busy working day but packed full of useful tips and advice.</p>

The Primary Knowledge Podcast Trailer

In this episode, Caroline meets Martin Yelling, founder of Stormbreak, a children’s mental health charity supported by BBC Children in Need. They discuss how Stormbreak’s innovative, easy to implement, movement-based approach can have a positive impact on children’s anxiety levels and behaviour, particularly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Stormbreak website with free videos Children and young people’s mental health statistics Podcast episode on how to teach mindfulness in class Make a donation to StombreakLink to the Surge programme for schoolsStormbreak emaiel address hello@stormbreak.org.ukFind out more about Curriculum MaestroFollow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @CornerstoneseduCornerstones Education – Website

<p>In this episode, Caroline meets Martin Yelling, founder of Stormbreak, a children’s mental health charity supported by BBC Children in Need. They discuss how Stormbreak’s innovative, easy to implement, movement-based approach can have a positive impact on children’s anxiety levels and behaviour, particularly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.stormbreak.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stormbreak website with free videos</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-children-and-young-people" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Children and young people’s mental health statistics</a> </li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/how-to-teach-mindfulness-to-children-with-nadege-robin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast episode on how to teach mindfulness in class</a> </li><li><a href="https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1018804" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Make a donation to Stombreak</a></li><li><a href="http://www.stormbreak.org.uk/surge2021" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to the Surge programme for schools</a></li><li>Stormbreak emaiel address <a href="mailto:hello@stormbreak.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@stormbreak.org.uk</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro</a></li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

Calming the storm: using Stormbreak for children’s mental health

Curriculum sequencing is now essential in the current educational climate. So, what is Ofsted looking for, what does sequencing mean in practice, and how do you achieve it at primary school? Caroline is joined by Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to take a deep dive into this important topic. A transcript of the conversation is also available.  Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Curriculum 2022 – a sequenced curriculum that you can adopt and tailorFind out more about Curriculum MaestroFollow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @CornerstoneseduCornerstones Education – Website

<p>Curriculum sequencing is now essential in the current educational climate. So, what is Ofsted looking for, what does sequencing mean in practice, and how do you achieve it at primary school? Caroline is joined by Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to take a deep dive into this important topic. A transcript of the conversation is also available.  </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/introducing-cornerstones-curriculum-2022-a-fully-sequenced-and-interconnected-primary-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum 2022 – a sequenced curriculum that you can adopt and tailor</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro</a></li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

What is curriculum sequencing and why is it important?

Caroline talks to well-known art educator and YouTuber, John Mayson. John shares his advice on how to approach art in primary school, offering fantastic tips for breaking down barriers and how to integrate art into a busy timetable. A must-listen for anyone who wants to reap the benefits of art and creativity flourishing in their school.   Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Read our blog: How to design an outstanding primary art and design curriculum ArtJohn’s YouTube tutorials channel Follow John on Twitter Follow John on InstagramFollow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @CornerstoneseduFind out more about Curriculum MaestroCornerstones Education – Website

<p>Caroline talks to well-known art educator and YouTuber, John Mayson. John shares his advice on how to approach art in primary school, offering fantastic tips for breaking down barriers and how to integrate art into a busy timetable. A must-listen for anyone who wants to reap the benefits of art and creativity flourishing in their school.   </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li>Read our blog: <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/how-to-design-an-outstanding-primary-art-and-design-curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to design an outstanding primary art and design curriculum</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4BB8xCUzOx7ayi3kACG1w" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ArtJohn’s YouTube tutorials channel</a> </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/artjohnmayson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow John on Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artjohneducation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow John on Instagram</a></li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

How to make the most of art in primary school: with ArtJohn

Caroline talks to the Reception teacher and Deputy Headteacher at an exemplary school in Wigan, who implements the new Cornerstones projects in exciting ways. Mostly focusing on the Early Years provision, which was judged outstanding, they discuss the impact of the curriculum on teachers and children and how they bring it to life in their setting. Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Canon Sharples websiteCanon Sharples on Twitter Canon Sharples Reception on Twitter Cornerstones early years curriculum Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @CornerstoneseduFind out more about Curriculum MaestroCornerstones Education – Website

<p>Caroline talks to the Reception teacher and Deputy Headteacher at an exemplary school in Wigan, who implements the new Cornerstones projects in exciting ways. Mostly focusing on the Early Years provision, which was judged outstanding, they discuss the impact of the curriculum on teachers and children and how they bring it to life in their setting. </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Canon Sharples website</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/CanonSharples" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Canon Sharples on Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Canon_Reception" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Canon Sharples Reception on Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/an-exciting-new-eyfs-curriculum-from-cornerstones/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones early years curriculum</a> </li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

Implementing an outstanding Early Years curriculum: Canon Sharples C of E Primary School and Nursery

Caroline speaks to Slava Kremerman, CEO of the fast-growing education recruitment company Zen Educate, who has developed an online platform that streamlines the entire teacher recruitment process, including finding good supply cover. Slava explains how the platform works, how Zen ensure quality and the CPD that they offer for teachers. He and Caroline also discuss the broader issues of teacher recruitment and retention. Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Find out more about Zen EducateFollow Zen Educate on Twitter @ZenEducateConnect with Slava Kremerman on LinkedInWatch Zen Educate's latest webinar Designing an Effective Catch Up CurriculumFollow Cornerstones Education on Twitter @CornerstoneseduFind out more about Curriculum MaestroCornerstones Education – Website

<p>Caroline speaks to Slava Kremerman, CEO of the fast-growing education recruitment company Zen Educate, who has developed an online platform that streamlines the entire teacher recruitment process, including finding good supply cover. Slava explains how the platform works, how Zen ensure quality and the CPD that they offer for teachers. He and Caroline also discuss the broader issues of teacher recruitment and retention. </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li>Find out more about <a href="https://www.zeneducate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Educate</a></li><li>Follow Zen Educate on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ZenEducate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ZenEducate</a></li><li>Connect with Slava Kremerman on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavakremerman/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Watch Zen Educate's latest webinar <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgR9Vef0xMM" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Designing an Effective Catch Up Curriculum</a></li><li>Follow Cornerstones Education on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li>Find out more about <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

Revolutionising teacher recruitment: Slava Kremerman

Angela Browne

As the world of education continues to shift, Caroline talks to Angela Browne, a highly-respected leadership expert, star of BBC2 documentary series, School, and author of Lighting the Way: The case for ethical leadership in schools. They discuss the challenges faced by school leaders now, the importance of a clear vision and values, how to develop resilience and an ethical, nourishing approach. An inspirational episode if you’re looking to get the very best out of your leadership.  Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. Lighting the Way BookAngela Browne's websiteWhat are curriculum principles and why are they important? BlogFollow us on Twitter @CornerstoneseduCurriculum Maestro – More informationCornerstones Education – Website

<p>As the world of education continues to shift, Caroline talks to Angela Browne, a highly-respected leadership expert, star of BBC2 documentary series, <em>School</em>, and author of <em>Lighting the Way: The case for ethical leadership in schools</em>. They discuss the challenges faced by school leaders now, the importance of a clear vision and values, how to develop resilience and an ethical, nourishing approach. An inspirational episode if you’re looking to get the very best out of your leadership.  </p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show. </p><ul><li>Lighting the Way <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lighting-the-way-9781472972460/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book</a></li><li><a href="https://www.angelabrowne.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Angela Browne's website</a></li><li>What are curriculum principles and why are they important? <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/news/what-are-curriculum-principles-and-why-are-they-important/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a></li><li>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro – More information</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

Lighting the way as a leader: in conversation with Angela Browne

With wellbeing high on schools’ agendas, Caroline talks to experienced mindfulness educator, Nadege Robin, about the huge benefits of teaching children mindfulness and how to plan it into daily practice. Nadege explains the science behind the approach and offers her top tips for teaching mindfulness to children in practical ways that even the novice can implement.Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show.Download this handy guide to teaching mindfulnessGrowing Mindful WebsiteGrowing Mindful – YouTubeFollow Nadege on Twitter @GrowingMindful1Follow Nadege on Facebook @GrowingMindfulCheck out Zen Educate's fantastic webinar on What really works with staff wellbeing?Follow us on Twitter @CornerstoneseduCurriculum Maestro – More informationCornerstones Education – Website

<p>With wellbeing high on schools’ agendas, Caroline talks to experienced mindfulness educator, Nadege Robin, about the huge benefits of teaching children mindfulness and how to plan it into daily practice. Nadege explains the science behind the approach and offers her top tips for teaching mindfulness to children in practical ways that even the novice can implement.</p><h2>Notes And Links</h2><p>Here is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cornerstones--live.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/04/28105309/mindfulness-infographic.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Download this handy guide to teaching mindfulness</a></li><li>Growing Mindful <a href="http://www.growingmindful.co.uk/wordpress/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li>Growing Mindful – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEU1pwAY7UFCPpZMEKTROw/featured" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Follow Nadege on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/GrowingMindful1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@GrowingMindful1</a></li><li>Follow Nadege on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessinDronfield01246" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@GrowingMindful</a></li><li>Check out Zen Educate's fantastic webinar on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfSjA3hxOm8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What really works with staff wellbeing?</a></li><li>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Cornerstonesedu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Cornerstonesedu</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/products/curriculum/curriculum-maestro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Curriculum Maestro – More information</a></li><li><a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstones Education – Website</a></li></ul>

How to teach mindfulness to children with Nadege Robin

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