At Old Town Infant School and Nursery we believe that art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. Our Art curriculum aims to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.

Our curriculum enables children to develop the skills in drawing, painting, craft and design
techniques whilst at the same time exploring and evaluating the works of great artists, craft makers and designers of the past and present.
 

In Foundation the children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework in which they work towards Early Learning Goals in Expressive Art and Design. They are given opportunities to explore materials. They are taught how to handle paintbrushes, use printing tools, mix colours and handle sculpting materials.

Children in Key Stage One follow the National Curriculum. The national curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:

• produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
• become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.
• evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.
• know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural
• development of their art forms.