Art and Design
Intent
At Hareside Primary School, we want every child to become a confident, creative and thoughtful artist. Our Art and Design curriculum gives pupils meaningful visual and sensory experiences that help them understand the world and express their ideas clearly.
Through Kapow Primary’s Art and Design Scheme, taught in rotation with Design Technology, children learn to:
- experiment with materials and techniques
- build core artistic skills
- develop personal creativity
- express ideas and opinions
- understand art across cultures and time
Our curriculum meets National Curriculum expectations and aligns with NSEAD progression competencies. This clear, sequenced approach helps children grow into reflective, imaginative and skilled young artists.
Implementation
Our Art curriculum is built around five strands:
- Generating ideas
- Using sketchbooks
- Making skills, including line, shape, tone, texture, pattern and colour
- Learning about artists
- Evaluating and discussing art
Lessons follow a clear sequence so children build skills over time and apply them in different ways. Key skills and formal elements are revisited regularly, helping pupils strengthen and deepen their learning.
Our units cover four main areas:
- Drawing
- Painting and mixed media
- Sculpture and 3D
- Craft and design
Each year group completes three focused units that cover essential skills and knowledge. Progression documentation shows how units meet National Curriculum expectations and how skills progress across the key stages.
Creativity is central. Children make their own choices, experiment and produce outcomes that are personal and unique. Lessons are practical, hands‑on and supported by sketchbooks, with guidance that ensures all pupils can take part and be challenged when ready.
Impact
We aim to ensure every child leaves Hareside as a confident, expressive and creative artist. Pupils develop a secure range of practical skills, an understanding of different artists and craftspeople, and the ability to talk thoughtfully about the artwork they encounter. They learn to explore, experiment and take creative risks, valuing the process as much as the final piece. Most importantly, they discover a creative outlet that supports enjoyment and self‑expression.
By following our Art and Design curriculum, pupils will:
- Create meaningful artwork that records ideas and experiences
- Develop proficiency in drawing, painting, sculpture and wider art techniques
- Evaluate and discuss art using appropriate vocabulary
- Learn about significant artists and how art has developed over time
- Meet end‑of‑key‑stage expectations in the National Curriculum
Our Art and Design Curriculum
