Art and Design is an exciting part of our primary curriculum, where we encourage creativity and self-expression in our young learners. At Key Stage 1 and 2, students dive into various artistic practices, discovering new ways to explore, create, and evaluate their own work and that of others. Studying this subject helps to spark imagination, enhance observational skills, and understand different art forms from the past and present.

Through fun, hands-on activities, children experiment with techniques and materials, developing a lifelong love for art while gaining confidence in their ability to express ideas and emotions visually.

  Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
EYFS Drawing Painting and Mixed Media Sculpture and 3D Craft and Design
Y1 Drawing Painting and Mixed Media Craft and Design Sculpture and 3D
Y2 Drawing Sculpture and 3D Craft and Design Painting and Mixed Media
Y3 Drawing Painting and Mixed Media Craft and Design Sculpture and 3D
Y4 Craft and Design Drawing Painting and Mixed Media Sculpture and 3D
Y5 Drawing Craft and Design Painting and Mixed Media Sculpture and 3D
Y6 Drawing Painting and Mixed Media Craft and Design Sculpture and 3D

 

 

"I'm really proud of my work in Art. I like the painting and the design."

"Teachers help us by giving us some examples and showing us on the board."

"Art is really good. Our teachers are really patient if we are struggling and help us."

"Shading is when we use our pencils to make it darker and lighter in our drawings."

"We use mood boards to get ideas for our work and help with designing."

"We add texture to our work to make it feel different. You add more texture to make it more realistic."

"I enjoy doing the printing in Art, even if it was challenging."

Over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year, the following enrichment activities have taken place for Art and Design:

  • Bolton Museum, Library and Galleries visit
  • Puppet workshop
  • Legoland visit
  • Stay and learn sessions (x3)
  • Cluster 10

 

Extra-curricular clubs for the 2025-26 academic year for Art and Design included:

  • Colouring and Creativity
  • Doodles and Drawings
  • Arty Pieces
  • Jewellery Making