Art

The primary Art curriculum is important because it allows children to express themselves creatively while developing imagination, observation, and fine motor skills. It supports aspects of learning linked to cognitive development as pupils explore colour, shape, texture, and form, and learn to think visually and make creative decisions. Art also builds confidence and emotional expression by giving children a safe way to communicate ideas and feelings that they may not yet be able to put into words. It encourages experimentation, resilience, and appreciation of different cultures and artists. For parents, supporting art at home—through drawing, painting, or simple creative activities—helps reinforce these skills and nurtures creativity and self-expression in an enjoyable and relaxed way.

At Staverton Primary School we use Kapow for our Art curriculum.  Kapow's Primary’s Art curriculum for mixed-age classes offers a spiral design where key skills are revisited and deepened over a two-year cycle (cycle A and cycle B), ensuring progression across the key stages.  It covers drawing, painting, sculpture, and craft, balancing technique, artist study, and critical evaluation.

Please find further details for Cycle A and Cycle B here:

Art and design: Curriculum guides for parents and carers — mixed-age

• Shared Themes: Units allow for shared artistic themes (e.g., "Portraits" or "Sculpture") while differentiated tasks allow younger pupils to explore basic techniques and older pupils to develop more complex, independent work.

• Sketchbook Development: Children keep sketchbooks to test ideas, research artists, and refine techniques before making.
• Evaluation: Focus on discussing art and evaluating their own work and others'.