DT

DT develops the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.

We use Kapow which ensures DT is taught progressively and builds on key skills and concepts.

Remember-DT lessons are taught as part of a unit which allows learning to build and supports the children in remembering key information.

Explain-children are always encouraged to explain their thinking. A key element of DT is children evaluating their own learning which supports excellent speaking and listening.

Apply and Develop-the learning builds across the unit towards a high-quality final product which allows the children to apply and develop the skills and knowledge they are acquired.

Share-we look for opportunities for children to share their learning with a real-life audience (other classes, parents, external)

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Art

We want children to be ambitious and confident artists. We want them to be enthusiastic and resilience to express themselves though art, developing their own unique styles. We want them to have a strong knowledge of a wide range of techniques and to be able to evaluate the styles of a wide range of artists to be able create their own ambitious pieces of art.  

Starting in EYFS with small motor skills and the exploration of different mediums, expanding gradually to replicating artists work, then creating their own unique pieces inspired by artists and the world around them. Each year we want to deepen their understanding of different mediums and styles from all around the world, to expand their toolboxes to create ambitious art with confidence.