At Sylvester Primary Academy it is our intent for Art, craft and design to embody some of the highest forms of creativity. Our high-quality art and design curriculum will 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 will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design.
We will ensure that in addition, they will also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
As a school we follow the Kapow scheme of work. We teach Art and Design termly, alternating with DT each half term. We have made a few adaptations to this scheme in order for our children to fully benefit from the units taught and skills learned.
The EYFS framework has a different structure to the National Curriculum. There are seven areas of learning rather than subjects. This document shows where Art fits into the EYFS framework.
The following table shows the relevant statements taken from the development matters statements and early learning goals.
3 & 4 Year Old | Physical Development | Use large-muscle movements to wave flags and streamers, paint and make marks. Choose the right resources to carry out their own plan. Use a comfortable grip with good control when holding pens and pencils. |
Expressive Arts & Design | Explore different materials freely, in order to develop their ideas about how to use them and what to make. Develop their own ideas and then decide which materials to use to express them Join different materials and explore different textures. Create closed shapes with continuous lines, and begin to use these shapes to represent objects. Draw with increasing complexity and detail, such as representing a face with a circle and including details. Use drawing to represent ideas like movement or loud noises. Show different emotions in their drawings and paintings, like happiness, sadness, fear, etc. Explore colour and colour mixing | |
Reception | Physical Development | Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently. Use their core muscle strength to achieve a good posture when sitting at a table or sitting on the floor. Develop overall body-strength, balance, coordination and agility. |
Expressive Arts & Design | Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings. Return to and build on their previous learning, refining ideas and developing their ability to represent them. Create collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and skills. | |
Early Learning Goals | Physical Development - Fine Motor Skills | Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing - using the tripod grip in almost all cases. Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paintbrushes and cutlery. Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing. |
Expressive Arts & Design - Creating with materials | Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experiment with colour, design, texture, form and function. Share their creations, explaining the process that they have used. |
Sylvester Primary Academy
St Johns Road
Huyton
Knowsley
L36 0UX
Tel: 0151 477 8320
Email: sylvester@knowsley.gov.uk