🎨 Art and Design at Petteril Bank Primary School
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso
Welcome to our Art and Design curriculum page! At Petteril Bank Primary School, we believe that creativity is at the heart of learning. Our art curriculum nurtures imagination, self-expression, and confidence in every child.
🖌️ Our Curriculum Approach
We follow the KAPOW Primary Art and Design Scheme, which provides a rich and progressive curriculum from EYFS to Year 6. The scheme ensures:
- A clear progression of skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and craft.
- Opportunities to explore great artists, designers, and makers.
- Cross-curricular links that deepen understanding and engagement.
Children learn to:
- Experiment with materials and techniques.
- Develop visual literacy and critical thinking.
- Reflect on their own and others’ work.
📅 Curriculum Overview
Each year group explores a variety of topics and media. Examples include:
- EYFS: Exploring colour, texture, and mark-making.
- KS1: Portraits, nature-inspired art, and simple sculpture.
- KS2: Abstract art, architecture, and cultural art forms.
Our curriculum is designed to be inclusive, engaging, and inspiring for all learners.
🧑🎨 Celebrating Creativity
We proudly showcase children’s artwork throughout the school and in our community. Highlights include:
- Termly art exhibitions
- Collaborative projects
- Entries into local and national competitions
📚 Useful Links
- https://www.kapowprimary.com/subjects/art-design/
- https://www.tate.org.uk/kids
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zb4tyrd
