Intent

At Matchborough First School Academy, art plays a significant role within the curriculum and culture of our school. We believe our children are both enthusiastic and expressive; and delivering a creative, challenging and inspirational learning journey allows our children to become engaged and inspired to create their own works of art.

Skills are taught and developed alongside building an appreciation of art by looking at a wide range of historic and modern artists. Children are taught how to think critically and give opinions through regular analysis of work. Opportunities are provided for the children to use a range of tools, media and scales to produce individual and collaborative art in both two and three dimensions. 

To further develop a love of art, we use special whole school curriculum themed days to nurture a love of art, and create inspiring whole school displays and thematic learning environments. We invite specialist artists in to work with the children, to stimulate them and challenge their thinking and creativity. Children have opportunities to visit a variety of locations on school trips, developing their skills of observation and evaluation. We also celebrate and recognise the work children bring into school from home.

At Matchborough First School Academy we want children to: