Art
Curriculum Intent
At Little Dewchurch, we value Art and Design as an important part of the children’s entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum. Art and Design provides the children with the opportunities to develop and extend skills and an opportunity to express their individual interests, thought and ideas.
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Curriculum Implementation
The teaching and implementation of the Art and Design Curriculum, at Little Dewchurch, is based on the National Curriculum and linked to topics to ensure a well-structured approach to this creative subject.
The children are taught Art as part of their termly/half termly topic work. Areas covered include Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Textiles, 3D and Collage.
The work of famous artists are explored to enhance the children's learning.
Curriculum Impact
Art and design learning is valued by teachers and pupils across school, and teachers have high expectations. Children use technical vocabulary accurately and pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the skills and processes specified. Children improve their enquiry skills and will become more confident in analysing their work and giving their opinion on their own and other works of art. Children show competences in improving their resilience and perseverance by continually evaluating and improving their work. All children in school can speak confidently about their art and design work and their skills.
Ongoing assessments take place throughout the year. Teachers use this information to inform future lessons; ensuring children are supported and challenged appropriately. This data is analysed on a termly basis to inform and address any trends or gaps in attainment.
Art 2024-2025 Curriculum Overview
Artr 2025-2026 Curriculum Overview
Arts and Crafts in and around Herefordshire!
Do you fancy taking part in some Arts and Crafts events outside of school?
Click the link below for more ideas of what Art crafts you can do at home with your children.
Have a go at making and designing your own pottery in Ledbury!
All ages welcome to this drop-in art session being held in Queenwood’s Yurt, with Olivia Mabey of Creative Minds Herefordshire. Tickets are £3 per child and you can pay on the day.
Art Festival 2024
In Summer, Little Dewchurch took part in an Art festival where each year group looked at an artist and designed their own interpretation of it.
