Art
Nurturing Creativity Across Our One School Family
At South Camberley Primary and Nursery School, we believe that every child is an artist. Across our vibrant campuses, we provide an exceptional Art and Design education that champions creativity, self-expression, and a deep sense of belonging for all our children.
Our dedicated specialist Art Teacher works across our three sites to ensure a truly cohesive curriculum journey. By sharing collaborative staff expertise across our campuses, we guarantee seamless transitions for your child as they progress through the school, building secure foundations from their very first days in Early Years right through to Year 6.
An Ambitious and Coherently Sequenced Curriculum
Our Art and Design curriculum is ambitious and coherently sequenced. We have carefully mapped out the artistic skills and knowledge children need at every stage, so that each year builds confidently upon the last.
- Evidence-Informed Teaching: We use the latest educational research to guide our lessons. This includes regular retrieval practice—meaning we purposefully revisit key artistic concepts (such as line, colour, texture, tone, shape, and space) to ensure that essential learning truly sticks in your child’s long-term memory.
- Highly Inclusive Practice: We are deeply committed to adaptive teaching. Rather than setting different work for different groups, our educators seamlessly adjust their instruction and resources within the classroom. This ensures we are actively removing barriers to learning, so that every individual child is supported to achieve their full potential and deliver a consistently strong standard of work.
- Cultural Capital: From Early Years to Year 6, children study a diverse array of artists, designers, and craftspeople. From the abstract wonder of Paul Klee to the powerful sculptures of Henry Moore, we intentionally broaden our pupils' horizons. This enriches their cultural capital and helps them to better understand and interpret the world around them.
Fostering Holistic Development and Emotional Literacy
Art at South Camberley is about much more than just painting and drawing; it is a vital tool for holistic development and character building. We create a safe and nurturing environment where children feel empowered to take creative risks without fear of making mistakes.
- Championing Pupil and Staff Well-being: We recognise the profound link between creativity and mental health. For children who may need extra support, we offer targeted Art Intervention Groups run by our specialist teacher (who holds Level 3 CPD in Art Therapy). These sessions use art as a vehicle for emotional literacy, building confidence, and helping children safely manage and express their feelings. Furthermore, by sharing planning and specialist resources across our sites, we ensure our wider teaching team feels fully supported, championing pupil and staff well-being alike.
- Establishing Positive Routines: Through focused, hands-on artistic processes, children develop resilience, patience, and focus—reinforcing the positive routines and learning behaviours that benefit their attendance, engagement, and success across all subjects.
Enriching Experiences Beyond the Classroom
We are passionate about bringing learning to life. As proud members of the Engage Enrich Excel Academies (EEEA) Trust, our pupils enjoy a wealth of enriching opportunities:
- Creative Arts Ambassadors: Pupils in Upper Key Stage Two can apply for leadership roles as Arts Ambassadors. This fosters brilliant character building as they help run exhibitions, lead art competitions, and act as 'teaching assistants' in the studio.
- Trips and Workshops: We actively fundraise to ensure all children have access to inspiring, hands-on experiences. This includes visits from professional artists and educational trips to the renowned Watts Gallery in Compton, sparking a lifelong sense of awe and wonder.
- Celebrating Success: We love to celebrate our pupils' hard work! Through whole-school framed art galleries, open afternoons for parents to view sketchbooks, and special 'Endeavour' and 'Outstanding Achievement' certificates, we ensure every child's artistic voice is valued.
- Celebrating Success: We love to celebrate our pupils' hard work! Through whole-school framed art galleries, open afternoons for parents to view sketchbooks, and special 'Endeavour' and 'Outstanding Achievement' certificates, we ensure every child's artistic voice is valued. Follow our latest creative updates on Art Instagram and explore a showcase of recent work in our Digital Art Gallery.
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The Impact of Art at South Camberley
By the time our Year 6 pupils are ready for their next steps at secondary school, they leave us not only with excellent artistic techniques but with a reflective mind and the confidence to express themselves. At South Camberley, we build more than just great artists; we nurture well-rounded, emotionally articulate individuals who are ready to thrive.
Curriculum Overview
