Every school will have its own ‘hook’, which can be derived from the schools’ unique sense of ‘cynefin’. The ‘hook’ provides the starting point which can ignite and fuel a shared commitment to the school’s curriculum, ensuring that all staff and all learners are engaged and emotionally connected to its development.

Key Principles

• The ‘hook’ is the basis for the curriculum in each school and reflects its social, cultural, linguistic and economic identity.

• The ‘hook’ should support all learners to realise the four purposes.

• The ‘hook’ should develop a greater sense of belonging, responsibility and respect for all learners’ local, national and global environments.

• Schools will use the ‘hook’ to develop their curriculum which will include the skills, knowledge and experiences required for deep learning.

• The ‘hook’ should reflect the multi-disciplinary approach to learning and allow for varied and wide ranging contexts in order to support engagement for all.