Art

At Rhodes Green CE Primary School, we want art to give every child the opportunity to create, explore and express themselves with confidence.

Our Art and Design curriculum is supported by Grammarsaurus and is carefully sequenced so that children progressively develop their artistic knowledge, techniques and creativity as they move through school.

Children experience a wide range of artistic processes and media, developing skills in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, textiles and mixed media. They are encouraged to experiment, make choices and understand that creativity is a process where ideas can be explored, adapted and improved.

An important part of our curriculum is learning about artists, designers and craftspeople from different periods, cultures and backgrounds. Children explore their work, consider the ideas and techniques behind it and use this learning as inspiration for their own creations.

Through their sketchbooks, children record ideas, practise techniques, experiment with materials and reflect on how their work develops over time.

We want our pupils to develop their own artistic voice rather than simply reproducing identical pieces of artwork. Children are encouraged to be imaginative, take creative risks and feel proud of what they produce.

Our aim is for every Rhodes Green child to see themselves as an artist – curious, creative and confident enough to let their individuality shine.