KenmontArt & Design
Art at Kenmont
Curriculum Intent
The Art curriculum at Kenmont Primary School aims to cultivate informed, reflective citizens who can navigate a changing society. Our objectives include fulfilling National Curriculum requirements for art and design, providing a balanced curriculum, and progressively developing students’ skills and knowledge. We encourage children to observe and record from firsthand experiences and imagination, fostering competence in various materials and techniques.
Art and design stimulate creativity, allowing children to express their thoughts and feelings through colour, texture, and form. By studying artists and designers, students explore the roles and impact of art across cultures and history.
Key aims include engaging and inspiring pupils to create their own works, fostering critical thinking, and understanding the cultural significance of art. We strive for students to become proficient in diverse techniques, evaluate their work using appropriate terminology, and appreciate the contributions of significant artists and craftspeople throughout history.
Curriculum Implementation
The Art curriculum at Kenmont Primary School is designed to ensure high standards in teaching Art and Design through a progressive curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum. Art is integrated into half-termly or termly topics, with teachers adapting their approaches to follow children's interests, ensuring engaging and balanced learning.
We actively participate in The National Gallery’s Take One Picture Scheme, where our students often produce exceptional work showcased at the Gallery. This celebration of their achievements invites families to share in their success. When not involved in Take One Picture, we hold end-of-year art weeks focused on specific artists; last year, we explored Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s creative expressions through poetry and music.
Additionally, educational visits to local museums and galleries enrich our art education, while guest artists provide hands-on experiences, further enhancing our students’ appreciation and understanding of art and design in various contexts.
Curriculum Impact
Within Art and Design, we aim to create a supportive and collaborative ethos for learning by providing investigative and enquiry-based opportunities. We emphasise investigative learning to help children gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of each unit of work covered throughout the school. Our Art and Design curriculum is planned to demonstrate progression. We focus on the development of knowledge and skills, with discreet vocabulary progression forming part of the units of work. We measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:
• Assessing children’s understanding of topic-linked vocabulary before and after each unit is taught.
• Summative assessments of pupil discussions about their learning.
• Collecting images and videos of the children’s practical learning.
• Interviewing pupils about their learning (pupil voice).
• Holding moderation staff meetings where pupils’ books are scrutinised, allowing for dialogue between teachers to better understand their classes' work.
Progression of Skills and Knowledge
Art progression of skills and knowledge document details how our curriculum builds pupils knowledge and skills over their time at the school.
Art and Design Skills and Knowledge Progression