Art and Design
Our Aim
Art and Design is a fundamental part of the National Curriculum and plays a vital role in nurturing creativity, imagination and individuality in every child. At our school, we believe that art education inspires pupils to think creatively, take risks and develop confidence in expressing their ideas and experiences.
Through our curriculum, pupils acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to explore and experiment with a wide range of media, including colour, texture, form, pattern and materials. Art provides children with a powerful means of communication, enabling them to express what they see, feel and think in meaningful and personal ways.
Our curriculum promotes an inclusive, exploratory and process-led approach to teaching art. Through this, we ensure that our curriculum is engaging, progressive and rooted in excellent artistic practice.
We encourage all pupils to:
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Experiment confidently with ideas, materials and techniques.
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Develop their understanding of artistic processes through exploration and practice.
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Reflect on and evaluate their work, building resilience and a willingness to refine and improve.
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Learn about a diverse range of artists, designers and craftspeople to inspire their own creativity.
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Our curriculum values the process of creativity as much as the final outcome, allowing children to take ownership of their learning journey. Through regular opportunities to revisit and build upon skills, pupils develop both technical proficiency and creative thinking over time.
We also place emphasis on self-evaluation and reflection. By discussing and reviewing their work using appropriate artistic vocabulary, children learn to articulate their ideas, respond to feedback and develop resilience in achieving their goals. Providing a rich, inclusive and ambitious art curriculum that:
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Encourages curiosity, imagination and independence.
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Enables pupils to produce creative, original work.
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Develops proficiency in drawing, painting, sculpture and other artistic disciplines.
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Fosters a lifelong appreciation of art and its relevance in the wider world
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Our Strategy
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Art and Design is delivered through a carefully structured and engaging curriculum that builds skills and knowledge progressively from Early Years through to Key Stage 2.
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Across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, pupils use sketchbooks as an essential tool to record their observations, explore their imagination and develop ideas over time. These sketchbooks provide a safe space for experimentation, reflection and growth, clearly demonstrating each child’s artistic journey and progression in skills.
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Through engaging lessons, pupils are given opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively. They explore and create artwork in bothtwo-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, using a wide range of materials and techniques. Our enquiry-based approach allows children to bring their ideas to life, making meaningful links across the curriculum and deepening their understanding through creative exploration.
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Teaching is enriched through the use of high-quality resources, including those from AccessArt (https://www.accessart.org.uk), which support a process-led and inclusive approach to art education. These resources provide inspiration, guidance and structured pathways that help ensure pupils experience a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
Children study the work of a diverse range of artists, designers and craftspeople, enabling them to explore different styles, techniques and cultural perspectives. This not only develops their artistic knowledge but also fosters respect, curiosity and an appreciation of cultures from around the world.
Through this approach, we ensure that all pupils are given the opportunity to explore, create, reflect and grow as confident and capable young artists.​​
Art and Design Highlights
