implementation

• At Handsworth, Art is taught in every year group once per week during the first half of each term.

• Each child has a sketchbook. We give the children ownership of their sketchbooks to foster their sense of creativity. Children use their sketchbooks to make initial sketches, develop skills, record ideas and develop opinions.

• Throughout their time at Handsworth, every child is given the opportunity to learn the skills of drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and digital art through the exploration of an initial key artist, craft maker or designer and their work

• Through in-depth discussion, the pupils explore how their art can share commonalities with famous art and use subject-specific vocabulary to discuss key artworks and their own work.

• In the development of confident art critics, the pupils share their opinions and make informed observations about what will improve their own practical work.

• Cross-curricular links are promoted to allow all children to deepen their understanding across the curriculum, including the use of technology, and artworks from year group specific historical, geographical and scientific contexts.

• Opportunities for children to visit local art galleries and museums are planned for, as well as visits from local artists.

• Teachers follow a clear progression of skills which ensures all pupils are challenged in line with their year group expectations and are given the opportunity to build on their prior knowledge.

• Opportunities to reflect and develop, including through the use of sketchbooks, and chances for self and peer assessment are planned into each unit of study in KS1 and KS2.

• Effective CPD and standardisation opportunities are available to staff to ensure high levels of confidence and knowledge are maintained.

• To support teaching, staff access a range of resources and planning.

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