Art

Throughout Lunsford Primary School, Art is considered to be a fundamental part of the curriculum. In EYFS, Art is introduced in the very first few days that your child will spend at school, learning by using their basic skills, using a range of different materials and talking about what they have produced. This is continued throughout KS1, where more of an emphasis is placed on developing art skills, having access to a wide range of materials of choice and evaluating artwork by discussing with others and making design criteria. Pupils will also begin to learn about some of the world's greatest artists, and conduct their own research. In KS2, sketchbooks are used to record observational work, and there is a greater focus on mastering art skills and learning about great artists, architects and designers throughout history.

Pupils at Lunsford are encouraged to develop an appreciation for the work of other artists and an understanding of why and how a piece was created. As they refine and master their artistic skills, we hope the children to enjoy experimenting with ideas and expect them to produce sketches and plans before completing a final piece. An appreciation of art and the arts allows children to increase their self-confidence and enables them to look at the world from a different perspective. 

From September 2024, we are using Kapow as an Art and Design Technology scheme across the whole school, to ensure we have a robust development and mastery of skills as children progress through the academic years. We take pride in displaying the children's art work across the school, both within the classrooms, and also as part of an art gallery in the corridor where work is celebrated. Our Inspiration Days often provide an extra opportunity for children to take part in art projects, along with a range of lunch time and after school clubs throughout the year. We also enjoy building links with the wider community, such as our recent Shaun the Sheep project in partnership with the Heart of Kent Hospice.