- own work: children will focus on the work of artists, craftspeople and designers by asking and answering questions, such as: ‘What is it like?’ ‘What do I think about it?’
- • To develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space: children are taught the language of Art and different ways of using the same equipment. i.e. - which way to use their paper to the greatest effect. How to hold their brush to get the best results.

## Key Stage 2

Children in KS2 are able to consolidate their learning by using techniques that they were shown in KS1.

- • To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas: children at KS2 have sketch books and are able to self-assess. They have to rate their own work and discuss through their books what they think was good and what they could improve.
- • To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]: children are taught to develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design. They are also given the opportunity to be able to use a wide range of resources.
- • To learn about great artists, architects and designers in history
- 3. Planning

Art and design is a foundation subject in the National Curriculum. At The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Art is integrated within the Lancashire County Council thematic units. Within teachers’ planning there should be evidence that children are taught the basic skills necessary to develop/enhance their fine motor work; observation skills; completion of a wide range of drawing and painting activities; given opportunities to develop their own ideas in art using a variety of materials and tools; and shown different techniques they can use to develop their knowledge of the subject. Our medium term plans give details of skills taught each term in relation to cross curricular planning. We plan the activities in art and design so that they build upon the prior learning of the children. While we give children of all abilities opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding, we also build planned progression into the scheme of work, so that there is an increasing challenge for the children as they move up through the school. Daily planning follows the teaching and learning policy.

- 4. Resources

There are a wide range of resources to support the teaching of art and design across the school. All classes have a range of resources to support all their units of work kept in the classroom. Visits are planned to enhance learning and give hands on activity. People with an interest or expertise in a particular topic or area of art could be invited into school to work with the children. These might be parents, grandparents, other family members, neighbours or representatives of the local community.

- 5. Health and Safety

Any activities that pose a risk to the wellbeing of children will be subject to a risk assessment. This can be found in the Subject Leader File and an electronic copy is on the teacher’s network. This will need to be amended to be specific to the activities being undertaken prior to the activities.

Art Art and Design Policy February 2018