At Tickhill St. Mary’s C of E Primary and Nursery School we aim to enable pupils to become confident and skilled. Our Art curriculum contributes to this, enabling pupils to enhance their enjoyment. 

Formal elements of Art is taught through different media and materials as detailed below: 

Our Core Values provide the foundation on which we have built our curriculum offer at Tickhill St. Mary’s. Our Art curriculum is underpinned by these Core Values through: 

Being Resilient 

• Children have the opportunity to explore their ideas and record their experiences. 

• Children demonstrate resilience and perseverance by continually evaluating and improving their work. 

• They understand that making mistakes is part of the creative process and use these experiences to improve their original ideas. 

Being Curious 

• Children are encouraged to explore their ideas and record their experiences. 

• Their interest and curiosity about art and design are developed through a series of lessons that offer progression in both skills and knowledge. 

• Children are given opportunities to ask questions and demonstrate their skills in a variety of ways. 

Being Active Members of Our Community 

• Our Art curriculum is enriched through links with the local faith community and St Mary’s Parish Church, including participation in services and events. 

• Children engage in local community art competitions, national competitions, and collaborations with local artists. 

Being Respectful 

• Children develop their knowledge of famous artists, designers, and craft makers. 

• They explore the work of others and evaluate different creative ideas with respect. 

Being Accountable 

• Children produce creative and imaginative work. 

• They become confident and proficient in a variety of techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpting, as well as other selected craft skills such as collage, printing, weaving, and pattern making. 

• Children express their individuality through their art. 

• They learn to appreciate art for its own sake. 

Beyond the Subject 

At St Mary’s, we believe a quality Art curriculum should nurture children’s enjoyment of both the skills and knowledge of art. Through art and design, children enhance their enquiry skills and curiosity about the world around them and the impact of art on society. They become more confident in analysing their own work and expressing opinions about their own and others’ creations. This equips our children with the tools they need to participate fully and thoughtfully as members of society.