Art and Design

How is Art a sacred subject? 

Art is a spiritual encounter exposing the learner to a profound level of communication and expression which transcends the spoken word, it offers the artist and the observer the opportunity to transcend the here and now. Through artistic expression the learner is enabled to comment on profound social issues and spiritual experiences offering a window into God's divine creation. Art, incorporating a wide variety of craft and design embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. 

At St Rose's Infants and St Cuthbert Mayne Juniors. we fully agree with Arts Council England that a high quality Art and Design curriculum will “engage, inspire and challenge children…equipping them with the knowledge and skills to participate in, experiment with, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design”.  We believe that the skills and knowledge of art and design help children be more inquisitive, persistent, imaginative and reflective, with benefits going well beyond the ability to draw and paint.

Our carefully planned and sequenced curriculum develops children’s skills, knowledge and understanding across the core strands of drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and collage, giving pupils a broad experience of art and design traditions and techniques across time and cultures.

Our Art and Design Curriculum Vision – PRAY

Art and Design at St Rose's Infants and St Cuthbert Mayne Juniors

St Rose's Infants and St Cuthbert Mayne work closely together to ensure that there is a clearly sequenced and progressive curriculum that serves both schools.

Key Stage 1 and 2 Long Term plan

Art and Design Progression of skills - Early Years to Key Stage 2

As linked schools, we have a progressive curriculum from Pre - School to Year 6 ensuring that complete coverage of the National Curriculum is taught by the time pupils leave Key Stage 2.  

Art and Design Progression of Skills St Rose's and St Cuthbert Mayne