Intent Statement
During their education at Croftlands Junior School, we want our children to love the creative experiences we provide for them in Art, Craft and Design. Every child will have the opportunity to succeed in and enjoy Art through a bespoke scheme which is based on the National Curriculum and tailored to the specific needs of our pupils. Lessons build on previous skills and provide time for reflection and improvement. Art is linked to other subject areas and ties in with termly topics in English, Geography, History and Science. Work reflects different times and cultures and spans a variety of disciplines. When pupils leave us at the end of Year 6, we want them to be able to express their creativity through a variety of art forms, including sculpture, collage, photography, textiles, drawing and print-making. Ultimately, pupils should be confident experimenting with different media and resilient in developing their own unique style. Most importantly, we want them to foster a positive life long connection with Art and have fun.

The impact of the Art and Design curriculum at Croftlands Junior School:

Our children create high-quality pieces of art which explore and record their ideas and experiences and meet the learning objectives.

• Our children are proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.
• Progression of skills can be seen in the children’s sketchbooks.
• Our children self-reflect and assess their own work and provide feedback through peer assessment.
• Our children evaluate and analyse creative works using subject-specific language.
• They know about great artists and the historical and cultural development of their art and can articulate their growing understanding of theories and practical aspects.
• Our children apply their skills in other areas of the curriculum, showing that the knowledge and understanding of these are embedded. This includes opportunities where pupils are given freedom and can showcase their talent.
• Our children meet the end of key stage expectations outlined in the National curriculum for Art and Design.