Art

Aims

The art curriculum at Eastwick meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and is in accordance with the school’s Curriculum Intent. Therefore, it prepares children to be ‘Ready for Everything’ in their futures in terms of: 

• Success in the next stage of their education and beyond: by equipping children with the knowledge to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design; by developing knowledge of artists, craft makers and designers.
• their ability to navigate life’s personal Challenge: by providing children with opportunities to think critically; by developing self-worth and confidence through artistic expression.
• understanding their place in communities at global, national and local levels and seize the Opportunity of the future: by deepening their understanding of how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.