Subject Leader
Mrs L Longden  
(with support from Mrs L Fitchett)

Governor Leader
Mrs J Milner

Subject aims:
All pupils will access high quality provision in art. Pupils will have the opportunity to work creatively and imaginatively on  a varied selection of activities, using a wide range of media, developing proficiency in a range of techniques. All pupils will be challenged as appropriate for their age and stage of development. Teaching staff have a clear understanding of the progression of vocabulary, knowledge and skills to be taught. This is utilised to ensure high quality provision in art throughout the school. We aim to foster a passion and love for the arts, providing pupils with the opportunity to explore work from a range of artists and designers. We recognise creative and artistic intelligence and aim to nurture it at every opportunity. We aim to make pupils aware that careers in the arts are a tangible option and encourage aspiration. We explore art through a range of curriculum areas making conceptual links where appropriate. We aim to provide pupils with a wide range of enrichment opportunities including: educational visits, workshops, extra-curricular clubs and local and national projects and competitions.

The aims for art from the National Curriculum are fully embedded into our provision to ensure that all pupils:
- produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences 
- become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques 
- evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design 
- know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural
  development of their art forms.


How is the subject taught?
Art may be taught in weekly lessons, blocked through cross-curricular projects  with elements covered in the annual arts week. Please refer to the subject overview document below for specific details relating to the delivery model for specific year groups.

How is the subject assessed?
Assessment for learning takes place in lessons through questioning, discussion, target setting and evaluation. Pupils are given regular opportunities to reflect on their own work and set themselves targets. Teachers monitor the progress and attainment of pupils though discussion, analysis of work produced and through well designed assessment tasks. Assessment information is recorded and used to inform next steps for each pupil. Parents and carers are updated on their child's progress via annual reports and throughout the year during parent, pupil and teacher meetings and drop ins.

Coverage across year groups
Please refer to the subject overview document below detailing coverage and progression throughout our school in art.

Brief overview of Art and Design 

Subject Policy

Access to our comprehensive art and design subject map and progression documents are available on request.