Art Curriculum Statement

At Worth Primary School, we aim to nurture every child’s creative expression by engaging them with all aspects of Art and Design. We encourage children to explore art as a personal and social experience, appreciating its diverse purposes and contexts. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy the process of making art, developing a lifelong appreciation for creativity as both an individual journey and a shared cultural experience that connects people.

Our curriculum is broad and ambitious, carefully structured to build knowledge, skills and understanding from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2. Children learn a wide range of artistic techniques including drawing, painting and sculpture, alongside key concepts such as colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. We also ensure pupils develop a confident use of artistic vocabulary to express their ideas and observations.

We enrich our teaching with inspiring visits to galleries, museums and local artistic venues, as well as opportunities to participate in competitions and community collaborations. Cross-curricular links with geography, history and design technology allow children to apply their artistic skills in varied and meaningful contexts.

By the time they leave Worth Primary School, our pupils will have developed an appreciation of the diversity of Art and Design across cultures and history. They will understand the significance of different art movements and artists, and be able to evaluate their own and others’ work thoughtfully through self-reflection and constructive feedback. Most importantly, they will feel proud of their creative achievements and confident in their ability to express themselves through art.