Intent
At Hillstone Primary School, we believe art is for everyone. We are committed to providing all children with quality learning opportunities to engage in every aspect of art and design.
The purpose of our art and design education is to give pupils the skills, concepts and knowledge necessary for them to express their responses to ideas and experiences in a visual or tactile form. It fires their imagination and is a fundamental means of personal expression.
While it is essentially a practical subject, art should provide opportunities for reflection and, with increasing sensitivity, pupils should acquire the ability to make informed, critical responses to their own work and that of others.
Implementation
Throughout their time in EYFS, children have the opportunity to explore their artistic skills through both discrete teaching and the continuous provision planned for the environment. Expressive Art and Design threads through each half term and children can access the tools and materials required to express their learning in creative ways within both the indoor and outdoor environment.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 primarily use Kapow for their art coverage. Some projects are adapted slightly to ensure the purpose of the art project aligns with wider curriculum learning. During their time in year 3, children complete some of their art learning during their residential trip and in year 2, children have the opportunity to work with a resident artist from the IKON gallery.
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