Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Subject Intent

At Bolsover Church of England Junior School, we aim to encourage children to express themselves in a creative and imaginative manner allowing them to be curious, inspired and self-expressive. Children learn key skills of drawing, painting, printing, textiles and digital art. Throughout our high-quality Art and Design education (following the national curriculum), children are challenged to be reflective and evaluative of their work by thinking critically. From their starting points we aim for all children to access Art and Design at Bolsover C of E Junior School. This will provide the foundations needed to support the transition into secondary school and beyond. At Bolsover, we aim for the children to have an understanding of how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. We want our children to use the local area as inspiration, to learn from other cultures and to respect diversity. It is paramount that artwork be purposeful; be this as a means of expression or to explore the styles of other artists that inspire our own work. To that end, we have carefully selected a wide range of unique and diverse artists, craft makers and designers for children to study.

Subject Co-ordinator

The subject co-ordinator for Art and Design in school is Miss Abbie Jepson, who can be contacted on 01246 822324, or via our school email at info@bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Our Art and Design nominated governor is Mrs Sarah Tew who can be contacted via the same contacts above.

 Purpose of study 

Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should 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 should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

The National Curriculum Aims

• Can produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
• Can become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.
• Can evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.
• Are informed about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.  

SMSC

Art offers opportunities for social development. Working in groups allows children to learn from each other and to share ideas and feelings. Art helps them to develop a respect for the abilities of other children and encourages collaboration.

Spiritual

Art supports spiritual development by introducing children to the work of great Artists and experiencing wonder and awe at the achievements of these great works of art. They also experience great admiration and respect for their peers’ work when they see the level of achievement and progress.

Moral

Art supports moral development by encouraging mutual respect and the consideration for others’ work. Pupils are encouraged to show compassion when assessing the work of others through, understanding how their comments can build up or destroy another’s self- belief.

Social

Art and Design supports social development because children frequently required to work in pairs, groups or teams collaboratively. Children often work collaboratively requiring cooperation and communication linking to the values of trust and compassion.

Cultural

Art supports cultural development work by enabling children to study art involving various cultures and civilizations from around the world. They lead to a greater understanding of different ways of life and a respect for cultures that are very different from our own; how they can enrich our own lives. The fusion of art work between our own and other cultures leads to pupils incorporating designs, patterns and motifs in their own work developed by a deeper understanding of the culture.

British Values

Collaborative work in Art and Design develops mutual respect for the differing opinions, beliefs and abilities of others. In addition, children develop a respect for the environment, for their own health and safety and that of others. They learn to appreciate the value of similarities and differences and learn to show tolerance. A variety of experiences teaches them to appreciate that all people – and their views – are equally important. Children are encouraged to work in a democratic way, exercising the ‘give and take’ required for successful teamwork.

Protected Characteristics

 At Bolsover Church of England Junior School, we strive to educate our children on the importance of understanding the world that they are growing up in, and learn how to live alongside, and show respect for, a diverse range of people. Through ‘teachable moments’ in our curriculum, we aim to eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010. We are determined to advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it and foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it thus evolving all children’s personal development regardless of outside influences.

Subject Policies & Guidance 

Art and Design Policy

Art & Design Curriculum Addendum - due to Remote Home Learning

Curriculum Document - what do the progression of knowledge, skills and vocabulary in art & design look like at Bolsover?