Our bespoke Art and Craft curriculum is designed to develop knowledge and skills that are progressive, enabling children to strengthen both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The process of creating art gives children choices and urges them to make decisions – a crucial skill that translates into all other aspects of life.
Art stimulates both sides of the brain increasing the capacity for memory, attention and concentration. It introduces children to new vocabulary and concepts and generates memories and images which enrich their intellect and imagination. Children also improve and acquire social skills, their self-esteem is promoted and Art gives children a way to express themselves and their ideas. Through Art, children will build a progressive skill set enabling them to be persistent and consistent.
Please see the below art approach/process that Chantlers uses at the end of this document - Our curriculum planning for every unit of work follows a five/six session structured plan;
Throughout the children's Art education at Chantlers their skills through each strand are progressive and build upon prior learning, showing a clear development and comprehensive knowledge so developing mastery. Mastery enables children to spend greater time going into depth about Art as opposed to racing through the things that all children should know.
Children who are identified as working below ARE may have specific needs which contribute to their difficulty in this area. Where needs are specifically related to a Special Educational Need or Disability, specific and targeted support will be outlined and reviewed through the child’s EHCP and/ or Pupil Progress Meetings; elements of which may be recommended by external agencies.
It is also important to recognise that children identified as having SEND may not always be the least able in History and could excel in the subject. Pupils’ attainment will be assessed in a subject-specific manner and based on their strengths rather than barriers.