Moon's Moat Nursery & First School

At Moon’s Moat First School, art is an important part of our curriculum. We want to engage, inspire and challenge our children, helping them grow in confidence as they experiment, explore and create their own artwork. We follow the Kapow Scheme, which is written by art specialists and provides pupils with rich opportunities to develop their skills, nurture their talents and express their ideas about the world. Children also learn about a wide range of artists and artistic traditions from different cultures and periods in history.

 

At Moon’s Moat First School, we aim to:

• • Support children to record ideas from first-hand experiences and their imagination, choosing their own ideas to develop in their work.

  • Encourage creativity and imagination through a variety of engaging and challenging activities.

  • Help children develop control and confidence when using different materials, tools and techniques.

  • Build children’s understanding of the roles and purposes of art and design across different times and cultures.

  • Develop children’s confidence in using visual and tactile elements in their artwork.

  • Celebrate children’s achievements through display, helping to raise self-esteem and pride in their work.

  • Foster enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts, including knowledge of artists, craftspeople and designers.

  • Support the development of ICT skills where appropriate in art and design.

  • Teach children how to evaluate their own work and the work of others.

  • Build a strong visual vocabulary and encourage children to use the language of art, craft and design confidently.

 

We want all pupils to leave Moon’s Moat First School with a strong foundation in art and design. This includes a range of practical techniques, the confidence to be creative and the curiosity to continue developing their artistic skills as they move on to the next stage of their education.

By the end of their time with us, children will:

• • Create imaginative and meaningful artwork, exploring and recording their ideas and experiences.

  • Develop proficiency in drawing, painting, sculpture and a range of other art, craft and design techniques.

  • Use subject-specific vocabulary to evaluate and discuss creative works.

  • Know about significant artists and understand the historical and cultural influences behind their work.

  

Click here to see how Art and Design is taught in the Foundation Stage.

Click here to view our Art and Design Long Term Plan. 

Click here to view our Art and Design policy.

Click here to view the progression of vocabulary from Early Years to Year 4.

At Moon's Moat First School, we follow a progression of knowledge and skills in line with Kapow scheme of work.