Art and Design

Our Arts and Design curriculum at Longfields Primary School is designed to inspire every learner by capturing their interests and providing exciting, enriching experiences. It always encourages all children to become independent thinkers who ask questions, seek answers and develop a strong understanding of the creative world around them.

Art and Design at Longfields Primary School provides children with a wide range of opportunities in a creative environment. We strive to engage, facilitate and challenge our children in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to experiment, invent and create their own masterpieces. Through a wide range of high-quality art experiences, children have the creative freedom to try their own ideas and have opportunities to record what they see, think and feel. They learn artistic skills and techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printing and working with textiles. Children discover how to talk about art using the correct terminology, they learn about different artists, craft makers and designers from an array of different times and cultures. At Longfields Primary School we aim to embed our school ethos of Love to Learn by supporting our children through the journey in the subject of Art and Design.

 Through their journey in Longfields Primary School, the children will be exposed to and immersed to a rich variety of art experiences, helping spark their curiosity and deepen their appreciation and enjoyment of the subject. They learn about a diverse range of artists from across the world, developing their creative thinking and exploring many different artistic styles. Children understand that we expect them to do their best, and they take great pride in seeing their artwork displayed. We encourage them to think critically, respond positively, and enjoy being fully immersed in these creative experiences.

Art and Design at Longfields Primary School has a strong and lasting impact on children, helping them develop confidence, enthusiasm and a wide range of creative skills that prepare them well for future learning. Children also benefit socially from collaborative activities that build communication and team work. By studying a range of artists, designers and crafts people from a range of different times and cultures, children gain a broader understanding of the world around them. Teachers highlight and annotate a skills progression map throughout the year which is used as a record of work completed and to ensure full coverage of skills.  Achievements are always celebrated through classroom displays and a whole school art week annually with artwork shared to showcase the children’s creativity.