Subject Intention

At Hazlemere C of E School, we value the importance of Art and Design. It is our children’s entitlement to be able to share and express their individual creativity, curiosity, resilience, and self-reflection. It is our intent to provide all children with the fundamental skills, techniques and knowledge needed to independently create their own unique drawings, paintings, sculptures, and crafts, and remember how to use these skills so they can be applied again. 

We want the children to have a natural sense of wonder and curiosity when studying a wide variety of artwork. We empower children to discover great artists that will enable them to explore their own and other’s cultural heritages.

We give the children the time and space to explore new themes, new sensations, and ways to be creative without the need to be perfect. We believe that the process takes precedence over the product. We want our children to see the enjoyment and satisfaction in the process of producing art. It is through the children’s personalised experience of art at Hazlemere C of E School, that we enable the children to feel safe, secure, and happy so that they are able to produce their most creative work.

Subject Implementation

Our Art and Design curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Progress is ensured by following the Hazlemere C of E School Art Curriculum Medium Term Plan and progression of skills map for each year group. Our children show engagement because they are challenged by our curriculum. The children will develop their perseverance in order to overcome barriers and understand their own strengths and areas for development. They will be able to critique their own work as an artist because they know how to be successful. All children will be safe and happy in art lessons; these lessons will give them opportunities to explore and experience their own creative development and support children in fostering a love for the subject. Pupils will be able to talk about a variety of famous and diverse artists over time and develop artistic skills and confidence.