Art and Design

At Livingstone, our aim is to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art and design.

Art and Design is taught throughout Livingstone Primary School with full coverage of the National Curriculum. The National Curriculum programmes of study underpin our teaching and learning, ensuring that pupils can produce creative work, explore ideas and record their experiences. Over time, pupils become confident in a wide range of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture and 3D form. They also learn to evaluate and analyse creative works using langauage approrpiate to art. A key part of our approach is helping pupils develop an understanding of significant artists and designers, as well as the historical and cultural contexts of their work.

Thorughout each year children are given the opportunity to  explores a focus theme that connects with wider curriculum learning by using cross-curricular links as starting points for art and design projects.

In the Early Years, painting, drawing, printing and transient art are available daily as part of continuous provision, alongside adult‑led activities. Art in the Early Years supports the objectives within the specific area of learning: Expressive Arts and Design.

From Years 1 to 6, pupils use sketchbooks to explore ideas, develop their skills and reflect on their progress. Units of work are carefully sequenced to ensure clear progression; for example, children learn to mix secondary colours only after becoming secure with primary colours. As they move through the school, pupils develop independence in selecting their own media and materials.

We have made links to local artists with children being given the opportunity to visit their studio, as well as visits to local galleries to further enrich their learning. All children participate fully in Art lessons with support provided where needed. Creativity is celebrated across the school as pupils are encouraged to display and exhibit their work both within school and locally, alongside children from other schools.