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“Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso

Subject Overview

At Cordwalles Junior School, we recognise that Art and Design Technology has the capability to include every child through creativity and imagination. It enables children to understand the world through visual, tactile and sensory experiences. We have embedded these subjects into our GLF Wider Curriculum, supporting the children in giving purpose to their creations.

Curriculum Intent

The curriculum is designed to allow the children to be the best that they can be in an inclusive, happy and safe environment, enabling pupils’ confidence to grow. Our curriculum should engage, excite, and challenge students, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to experiment, invent, and create.  As pupils progress through KS2, they think critically, building a coherent understanding of Art and Design.  They will understand how Art and Design reflect and shape our history, as well as contribute to our country's culture and creativity.

Curriculum Implementation

 

The Art and Design curriculum at Cordwalles Junior School is based upon the 2014 Primary National Curriculum in England, which provides a broad framework and outlines the knowledge and skills taught in Key Stage 2.  Teachers plan lessons for their class, linking it to other areas by using out GLF Wider Curriculum, which is taught in half termly units exploring: 

  • Printing

  • Painting

  • Drawing

  • Food Technology

  • Design and Technology

Lessons include a variety of research, skills, planning, making, creating and evaluating and the children benefit from wider experiences outside of these lessons, such as celebrating World Art Day and World Cooking Day.

Curriculum Impact

At Cordwalles Junior School, we aim for each child to be confident in each yearly objective and develop their ability to use this knowledge as they progress through the years. Teachers allow children to discuss their thoughts and opinions freely and openly, giving us an insight into the their understanding of artwork, providing verbal feedback in a timely manner and assessing their final products as a whole.