At Grange, we want all pupils to be encouraged and provided with the opportunities toward their own creative potential. Our intention is for art exploration to be inspired by the world, pursuing not only techniques but knowledge and understanding that will impact their lives inside, outside and beyond our Grange classrooms. We want our offer of art to bring joy, give each pupil a voice and the freedom and inspiration to grow as artists.

The National Curriculum for art aims to ensure that all pupils:  

• Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
• Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
• Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
• Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms

At Grange, We believe that art should develop children with the following essential characteristics to help them develop like artists:  

• To develop a knowledge and understanding of other artists, craft makers and designers. 
• The ability to use artistic language to express themselves (for example, line, shape, pattern, colour, texture, form).  
• The ability to explore and invent marks, develop and deconstruct ideas and communicate through drawing in 2D, 3D or digital media.  
• The ability to use their knowledge and understanding of different media and art forms to inform and inspire their practice; selecting and using materials, processes and techniques skilfully  
• The ability to draw confidently and adventurously from observation, memory and imagination.  
• The ability to reflect on, analyse and critically evaluate their own work and that of others.  
• To have a passion for and a commitment to the subject.  

Our art curriculum enhances this offer, by achieving the aims set out here but also providing additional experiences adapted it to our local context – we have included local artists such as Derryck Stephen Crowther and also ensure that it covers a diverse range of inspiration from a range of cultures. 

Art Intent, Implementation and Impact

The following document outlines the intent, implementation and impact for art. 

Art Unit Map

You will find our art unit map below which outlines the units taught in each year group. 

SEND Statement

Grange Primary promotes a curriculum that puts all pupils, regardless of their needs, at the heart of what we do. By building mutual respect, we accept others for their differences believing that everyone is special and everyone has something to offer. Our inclusive and enriching curriculum, written for all children, provides pupils with meaningful and aspirational experiences as well as promoting personal growth for life-long learning. When the curriculum needs adapting to suit the needs of individual children, appropriate modifications are made by the class teacher with support from the SENDCo and the Curriculum Subject Lead.

Contact Information

If you would like further information regarding art and design at Grange, please contact Mrs Cooper, our art and design lead, through the school office.