Art and Design is a vital part of the primary curriculum as it provides a means of expression and creative exploration for each child through the use of a wide range of materials and techniques. It also allows children to develop their own visual literacy in the wider historical and current contexts of artists, designers and craft makers via practical investigations and online research.

Art and Design at Bill Quay Primary School plays an important part in each child’s development. As well as inspiring creativity, it encourages development of skills such creative thinking, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. The subject is effective as a cross-curricular link, adding to children’s depth of understanding, appreciation of and experiences in other areas of their learning.