Implementation of Art & Design at Esh Winning

Within Early Years Curriculum children are taught to represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music and dance. They safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. 

 In Key Stages 1 & 2 children are taught through three units per year.  Each unit of learning starts with researching an artist, exploring ideas and then recording experiences using their imagination.  Children practise various techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space using high quality resources in their sketchbooks. Using these skills, children create their own works of art before critically evaluating these. 

Each unit builds upon previous learning so that children become proficient in drawing, painting, collage, printing, textiles and sculpture skills. Children will access each of these mediums throughout Key Stage 1 and 2. 

 The curriculum lead attends Art Network meetings to stay abreast of regional and national good practice. This information is shared through staff meetings and supporting documents.  

We have links to the local secondary school and staff have had CPD opportunities from specialist art teachers.