Knowledge & skills
Progression spine
The knowledge and skills children should hold and be able to demonstrate by the end of each stage in Arts. Each strand runs from the earliest years through Stage 5.
Creating
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | Generates ideas and tries them out in at least 3 disciplines. |
| Grade 5 | Plans, drafts and refines an original work in 2+ disciplines. |
Performing / Presenting
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | Performs to peers with focus. |
| Grade 5 | Performs publicly with stagecraft and stamina. |
Responding
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | Says what they noticed and felt about an artwork. |
| Grade 5 | Uses arts vocabulary to interpret and evaluate works. |
Connecting
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | Relates artworks to history, culture and personal experience. |