Sketchbooks are used from Years 1 – 6 to record ideas, observations and techniques. We aim to develop and encourage children’s natural creativity so that they can become confident and enthusiastic artists. Children are encouraged to explore and respond to the work of a range of different artists, sometimes using this as a stimulus for their own work. The children learn skills of drawing, painting, printing, textiles, sculpture and digital art, as well as exploring and evaluating ideas. We believe that children should be given the opportunity to enjoy, discuss and respond to a variety of art, craft and design forms. We want to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.