Art

We believe that creativity, challenge and inspiration are fundamental to the development of every child.

Art and design is an area that promotes positivity and well-being.

Children develop an understanding and appreciation of key artists through time and how they have developed high quality art through a variety of media and styles:  drawing, painting and sculpture. We provide opportunities for children to invent and create their own works of art, craft and design and time to evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.  

Our curriculum promotes the development of progressive art skills, from the Early Years Foundation Stage, in Reception, through the National Curriculum in Key Stages 1 and 2;  these skills will underpin the lessons delivered. Where possible (but not exclusively) Art will be linked with curricula themes.  

We believe that  all children have an entitlement to a range of high quality arts experiences, whatever their background and ability. We also believe that high quality resources are essential to our art provision and we invest, considerably, in a wide range of art materials and equipment.  

To ensure a broad range of art materials are used and experienced, each year group within the school will plan their units of work using the following media:  printing, painting, drawing, textiles, collage and 3D form in Key Stages 1 and 2. In Reception, children will follow the Early Learning Goals in 'Expressive Arts and Design'; these goals centre around a child 'Being Creative With Arts Materials' and 'Being Imaginative and Expressive', and learning experiences and opportunities are planned to support children's development in these areas.  

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