Statement of Intent - Art and Design

At Fulwood and Cadley, we want all children to embed knowledge in art and design over time so that they will develop their creativity and imagination by exploring the visual, tactile, sensory qualities of materials and processes, discussing their own work, and that of their peers and by making references to artists that have inspired them. We will learn about a range of culturally diverse artists and artisans to celebrate and encourage links to our own culturally diverse school population.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to ensure pupils explore and use a variety of media and materials through a combination of child initiated and adult directed activities.

In key stage 1, we aim to ensure pupils use a range of materials creatively to design and make products and to use e.g. drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination. We encourage pupils to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space and know about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.

In key stage 2, we aim to ensure pupils develop and deeply embed their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design. We encourage pupils to work in sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas. Our intention is for our pupils to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including e.g. drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay] Our pupils will also learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.

Progression of Knowledge and Skills

Whole School Curriculum Map - Art and Design

Early Years Foundation Stage planning

Art and Design Subject Policy Summary

In-depth policy available upon request.