Art and DT
Art at The Grove Junior School
At Grove Junior School, our Art and Design curriculum equips pupils with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a diverse world. Through hands-on experimentation, children develop creativity, imagination, and cultural capital. By exploring a wide range of artists, designers, and architects within their historical contexts, pupils gain a deeper appreciation of the impact of creative work across time and society.
The curriculum builds confidence in using varied tools and mediums, fostering a passion for discovery and meaningful engagement with visual art. Following a structured spiral programme from Year 3 to Year 6, pupils revisit themes and techniques to progressively refine their knowledge and skills.
By connecting learners to both their local community and the wider world, the curriculum nurtures successful, well-rounded individuals prepared to flourish and enjoy life.
Year 5 - Frank Auerbach
Y3 - Sketching
Design and Technology (DT)
Design & Technology at The Grove Junior School helps children become creative problem‑solvers.
They design, make and evaluate products using a range of materials, tools and techniques, including cooking, mechanisms, structures, textiles and simple electronics. Lessons are taught in focused blocks so skills build over time. Children learn to work safely, think critically and improve their ideas, becoming confident, resourceful designers.
They design, make and evaluate products using a range of materials, tools and techniques, including cooking, mechanisms, structures, textiles and simple electronics. Lessons are taught in focused blocks so skills build over time. Children learn to work safely, think critically and improve their ideas, becoming confident, resourceful designers.
What children learn
Across Key Stage 2, children take part in a cycle of:
- Designing – researching, planning and sketching ideas.
- Making – using a wide range of materials, tools and techniques safely.
- Evaluating – testing products, considering how to improve them, and learning from existing designs.
- Developing technical knowledge – such as structures, mechanisms, electrical circuits, computing control and food preparation.
They also learn to cook a range of dishes and understand healthy eating, where food comes from, and seasonality.
Year 4 - Sewing purses
Y6 - Knex Challenge