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Our Curriculum

Art

Art

The subject leader for art is Miss Hawkins.

Our vision is to inspire self-expression, celebrate diverse perspectives, and spark a lifelong appreciation for visual art.

  • Curriculum Overview (EYFS-Y6) 

  • Vocabulary Overview (EYFS- Y6) 

At Coppice Valley Primary School, our Art curriculum is a joyful exploration of creativity, identity, and artistic skill. From Early Years through to Year 6, we cultivate children’s confidence and imagination while aligning with the National Curriculum objectives.

At Coppice Valley Primary School, our Art curriculum is a joyful exploration of creativity, identity, and artistic skill. From Early Years through to Year 6, we cultivate children’s confidence and imagination while aligning with the National Curriculum objectives.

Our vision is to inspire self-expression, celebrate diverse perspectives, and spark a lifelong appreciation for visual art.

In EYFS, our young creators begin by investigating colour, shape and texture through sensory-rich activities. As pupils progress, they are introduced to an exciting range of materials and techniques such as collage, sculpture, digital drawing, ink, and textiles.  Art teaching at Coppice focusses on encouraging experimentation and progressive refinement and development of skills. By Year 6, students confidently plan and create more sophisticated pieces, thoughtfully combining media and reflecting on the artistic choices they’ve made.
We are committed to showcasing a diverse selection of artists from different cultural backgrounds and time periods ensuring children experience a wide variety of artistic voices, styles and cultural traditions. These carefully chosen figures offer inspiration and ignite thoughtful dialogue, allowing children to appreciate how art shapes, and is shaped by, the world around us.

Curriculum Threads  

Our Coppice Curriculum Threads: Brave, Kind and Curious are woven throughout our art curriculum.  

 

Brave (icon)Brave 

We celebrate brave artists at Coppice Valley! Our curriculum encourages children to take creative risks, try new tools, and express their ideas with freedom. Our Art curriculum encourages pupils to communicate ideas, emotions and viewpoints confidently, whether visually, verbally or reflectively. From trying out new techniques to explaining the meaning behind their work, children develop the skills to express their thoughts clearly and creatively. We nurture resilience through artistic risk-taking and empower children to use art as a powerful form of self-expression.

Kind (icon)Kind  

At Coppice Valley, kindness in art begins with how we represent and understand the world and each other. Our curriculum embraces inclusivity by thoughtfully selecting a wide range of artists from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. By learning about a wide and diverse range of artists, children gain insight into varied perspectives and how art reflects identity and heritage. We explore themes of community, care and sustainability through creative projects that encourage empathy and a deeper connection with the world around us. 

Curious (icon)Curious 

Curiosity drives our Art curriculum through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Pupils explore materials and ideas with purpose, developing critical thinking through real-world challenges and creative problem-solving. Outdoor learning enriches experiences, encouraging discovery and deeper connections to the environment. Children are given the skills and freedom to explore that empowers them to shape their own artistic journeys.

Coppice Valley Primary School is part of Red Kite Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 7523507, registered office address: Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9PH

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