Art and design

Complete National curriculum coverage
Progressive scheme of work for Reception to Year 6
Teacher and pupil demonstration videos
140+ lesson plans easily adaptable to other topics
Differentiation and clear assessment criteria

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Useful resources for teaching Art and design

Long-term plans

Webinars

All subject planning

Art Y6 Craft and design L5 Pupil Video MASTER

Refreshed scheme and brand new lessons for 2022/2023!

Improved sequencing of lessons
New teacher guidance videos
Exciting, brand new lessons featuring a diverse range of artists and craftspeople
Designed to encourage creativity

Knowledge and skills developed

Progression of skills

Generating ideas and using sketchbooks, taking inspiration from a range of artists
Making skills: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, craft techniques and sculpture
Formal elements: colour, form, line, pattern, shape, texture and tone
Knowledge of artists' work and techniques
Evaluating: critiquing their own work and that of others

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Reception

Key Stage 1

Lower Key Stage 2

Upper Key Stage 2

Original scheme

Our approach

100+ bite-sized CPD teacher videos to develop your subject knowledge
70 + pupil videos, demonstrating skills and techniques
Integrated teaching of the formal elements of art (line, shape, tone, texture, pattern and colour)
A diverse range of inspiring arts and craftspeople
Overview of the progression of skills across Reception, KS1 & 2
Knowledge organisers for all units
Assessments materials