1.  Creativity improves pupils' self-esteem, motivation and achievement Pupils who are encouraged to think creatively and independently become:  more interested in discovering things for themselves  more open to new ideas  keen to work with others to explore ideas  willing to work beyond lesson time when pursuing an idea or vision  excited about their learning, achieve high standards and develop confidence and self-esteem

2. The ‘Cornerstones Philosophy’ delivers through Imaginative Learning Projects (ILP’s). Each ‘ILP’ has a lead subject driving the project with many cross curricular links. English underpins all the ILP enabling children to read and write in a variety of genres for different purposes which are all linked to the class theme: The Creative Curriculum: Practice and Delivery The Creative Curriculum is delivered using ‘Cornerstone’ resources

3. Year GroupImaginative Learning ProjectInformation Reception TopicsDo you want to be friends?Starting school and making friends Are we there yet?Transport and journeys Will you read me a story?Fairy tales and their characters, right and wrong. Why don’t snakes have legs?Reptiles, food chains, animal body parts and habitats. Do cows drink milk?The farm, animals, where food comes from, crops and growing. Why do ladybirds have spots?Minibeasts, plants and flowers Who lives in a rock pool?The seashore, micro- habitats, materials. CURRENT RECEPTION TOPICS