Our Art Curriculum
At our school, we believe every child is an artist. Our bespoke and inclusive art curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure pupils can truly experience the richness of art through hands-on exploration and creativity. From painting and collage to fabric work and sculpture, children are encouraged to experiment with different materials, textures, and techniques.
We want pupils to feel inspired, to express themselves, and to see the world in new and exciting ways. By engaging with both traditional and modern art forms, children broaden their understanding of art’s place in history, culture, and society while also developing their own unique artistic voice.
Throughout their time with us, children enjoy a wide range of creative projects. For example:
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In Year 1, pupils explore self-portraits, recreate Rousseau’s jungle paintings, and study the bold style of Van Gogh.
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In Year 2, art links to wider learning as children paint dramatic Great Fire of London silhouettes and create detailed self-portraits using tracing techniques.
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In Year 3, pupils travel back in time with large-scale Stone Age cave paintings and design Roman-style mosaics.
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By Year 5, children explore perspective through space-themed artwork inspired by Peter Thorpe and experiment with bold colour in Fauvist-style self-portraits.
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In Year 6, pupils create intricate quilling collages of the Amazon rainforest and study portraiture in the style of Chuck Close, mastering shading and proportion.
Our curriculum gives children opportunities to reflect, evaluate, and celebrate their work, building both technical skills and confidence. We also adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring every child can access, enjoy, and excel in art.
Above all, we want our pupils to develop a lifelong love of creativity and to recognise the power of art in shaping how we see and experience the world.
