Art at King Ina Academy
Our vision for art
At King Ina Academy, we believe that art plays a vital role in developing creativity, imagination and reflective, critical thinking. We want every child to have the opportunity to express themselves through their own interests and ideas, explore their creativity and reflect on the world around them. Through a carefully planned sequence of lessons, children build on their existing skills, develop new techniques and grow in confidence as young artists.
We believe that art should be fully inclusive, offering every child the opportunity to succeed, explore and be challenged. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where children feel confident to take creative risks, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them. Children are encouraged to reflect on their own work, consider the work of others and develop the confidence to ask questions, explore different perspectives and form their own opinions. We recognise that art is subjective and celebrate individuality, encouraging children to develop their own ideas, artistic voice and personal style.
We want children to develop an appreciation of art in all its forms and to be inspired by a diverse range of artists, designers and craftspeople. This includes introducing children to artists from different times, cultures and backgrounds, as well as celebrating the creativity within our own community. Where possible, we aim to invite creative individuals into school and provide opportunities for children to learn from and work alongside them.
At King Ina Academy, we recognise the importance of making meaningful links across the curriculum. Art provides valuable opportunities for children to explore and develop their skills through a range of subjects, themes and topics. Art and Design Technology (DT) are alternated across the school year, with each subject taught for half a term. Teachers have the flexibility to decide when art is taught within the term, allowing them to make meaningful connections with other areas of learning wherever possible.
We are committed to ensuring that children experience a broad and balanced art curriculum, developing skills across a variety of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and other art, craft and design techniques. Through opportunities to explore, experiment and work with a wide range of media and materials, children develop their technical abilities, creative thinking and confidence.
Above all, we want every child at King Ina Academy to see themselves as an artist: curious, imaginative, confident and proud of their creativity. We want them to enjoy the process of making art, value their own ideas and appreciate the diverse ways in which art allows us to understand and interpret the world around us.