Art and design ‘The Chalk Ridge Way’.
Intent, Implementation and Impact
Intent
The National Curriculum states that, “Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.”
The National Curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:
At Chalk Ridge, we want our children to be confident to explore their creativity. We endeavour to create exciting, engaging lessons where children develop their skills and show more care and detail in their work. Children will also develop their self-evaluation skills; their knowledge of different techniques in art and design as well as knowing some popular artists.
Implementation
In the Foundation Stage, children are taught art and design through the key areas of learning set out within the EYFS Statutory Framework. These are then broken down into three areas including: imagination and creativity, self-expression and communicating through art. Through a broad range of teacher-led, child-initiated and continuous learning opportunities, children will be taught to:
In KS1 and KS2, children continue to build on their art and design skills and knowledge with more formal weekly lessons.
As a school we follow ‘Kapow’ planning which ensures there is a progression of skills and knowledge. See below for our overview:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Early Years | Drawing: making marvellous marks | Painting and mixed media: Paint my world. | Sculpture and 3D: Creation station |
Year 1 | Drawing: Make your mark. | Sculpture and 3D: Paper play | Painting and mixed media: Colour splash. |
Year 2
| Craft and design: Map it out. | Painting and mixed media: Life in colour | Sculpture and 3D: Clay houses |
Year 3 | Drawing: Growing artists | Craft and design: Ancient Egypt scrolls | Sculpture and 3D: Abstract shape and space |
Year 4
| Drawing: Power prints | Painting and mixed media: Light and dark | Craft and design: Fabric of nature |
Year 5 | Sculpture and 3D: interactive installation. | Drawing: I need space | Painting and mixed media: Portraits |
Year 6
| Craft and design: Photo opportunity. | Drawing: Make my voice heard | Sculpture and 3D: Making memories |
*Correct as of January 2024.
There are also extra opportunities for seasonal crafts and stand-alone lessons. Teachers are encouraged to plan opportunities for cross-curricular links with other subjects/topics.
We also adhere to the Kapow risk assessments to ensure all children and adults use equipment correctly and safely.
Impact
Pupils enjoy, and are successful in, developing their knowledge and skills during art and design lessons.
We measure impact through:
Observation of teaching and learning show: