Art

Hi, I’m Miss Nichols, a Year 2 teacher in my second year as an Early Career Teacher and a passionate Art Lead at Boston Pioneers. I love leading art because it allows me to inspire creativity in every child and see their confidence grow as they explore new ideas. I aim to create a vibrant, inclusive environment where imagination is celebrated, and I enjoy supporting colleagues to bring engaging, hands-on art experiences into their classrooms. For me, art is not just a subject, it’s a way to nurture curiosity, self-expression, and a lifelong love of learning.

 

What we are teaching in art and why it is important

Art is an important part of life at Boston Pioneers Academy. In our lessons, learners explore the world and express their ideas and feelings. They develop skills such as drawing, painting, collage, textiles, 3D design, printmaking, and digital media, while discovering different tools and techniques. Learners also learn about line, shape, tone, texture, and colour. Art helps us understand the world, share who we are, and connect with others. By looking at artworks from many cultures, pupils see that anyone can make art, and it is an essential part of life.

 

How we teach art

At Boston Pioneers Academy we teach art in a way that inspires curiosity and excitement in every learner. Our curriculum helps children become knowledgeable artists by exploring materials, artists, and artistic ideas that reflect their world and cultures. Lessons are hands‑on so learners can experiment, make choices, and learn through doing. We encourage learners to be curious, take creative risks, and talk confidently about their work. Art lessons are designed to build skills and creative thinking while celebrating imagination and personal expression. Through art, learners grow in confidence, feel inspired, and learn to see the world in new and meaningful ways.

 

What we want the children to have learnt in art

By the end of EYFS

Learners will have explored a wide range of materials and expressed their ideas through drawing, painting, and collage. They have noticed and use colour, shape, line, and texture to communicate their thoughts and feelings.

By the end of KS1

Learners will have built skills in line, shape, tone, texture, pattern, and colour. They will have also created 2D and 3D art, experimented with different media, and started to talk confidently about artists and their techniques.

By the end of KS2

Learners will have developed control, skill, and creativity across a wide range of media. Learners will have explored composition, proportion, and perspective, evaluated their own and others’ work, and become knowledgeable about artists from different cultures and periods.