Art

Intent

We want children to develop the confidence to experiment, express ideas and communicate meaning through visual and tactile media.

Our scheme promotes an appreciation of art as a powerful form of human expression, helping pupils to understand its role across different cultures, time periods and creative industries. It encourages children to value originality, take creative risks and reflect critically on their own work and that of others.

The scheme also supports teachers in developing their subject knowledge and pedagogical confidence, enabling the delivery of rich, engaging and purposeful lessons. The curriculum is designed to be both inclusive and ambitious, ensuring all pupils are equipped to enjoy, create and respond to art in meaningful ways.

Implementation

Art is taught in blocks so that children can really focus on developing their knowledge and applying taught skills.

We use Kapow schemes of work and align the modules to best fit with learning themes.

Impact

The quality of Art is evident in books and around the school.  Children love Art and actively engage in learning about new artists and genres.  They have improved motor skill function and an increasingly wide vocabulary relating to the subject.