At the end of this Art enquiry, children will draw on all of the knowledge learned to answer the question. They will be able to talk about the purpose of Antony Gormley’s sculptures and how they may be interpreted. Children will use Gormley’s work to influence their own artwork, evaluating and explaining their ideas.

Cross-Curricular Connections

🔹 PSHE – Children will articulate the purpose of looking after their minds as well as taking responsibility for their own actions. 🔹 Science – Children will learn the purpose of keeping their bodies healthy through exercise and a balanced diet. 🔹 Design and Technology – Children will create a sculpture using their knowledge of Antony Gormley, selecting tools that fit the purpose. They will also explore how local fashion designer Paul Smith has shaped products that exist today.

Key Learning Outcomes

Children should be able to:

• Recall the knowledge specified within the KKPDs for Year 6.

• Apply knowledge of the art elements.

• Independently develop a range of ideas that show curiosity, imagination, and originality.

• Explain how to make inventive choices when painting to create a desired outcome.

• Combine techniques and materials when producing sculptures, considering aesthetics and strength.

• Use sketchbooks to capture and justify ideas and decisions, demonstrating critique.

• Explain how their artwork has been influenced by artists, designers, architects, cultures, or periods in history.

• Independently take action to refine their technical and craft skills in order to improve their mastery of materials and techniques.

• Provide a reasoned evaluation of both their own and professionals’ work, considering the starting points, intentions, and context behind the work.

Authentic Outcome: Sculptural Showcase

🎮 Showcasing Learning Through a Public Display

• Visit to Paul Smith in Nottingham – analyse and evaluate his work and influence.

• A virtual art gallery showcasing prototypes, final products, and sketchbooks, accessible via QR codes in books.

Social Legacy: Leaving a Lasting Impact

💛 Giving Back to the Community

• Design, draft, create, and evaluate a life-size sculpture that will be the start of a sculpture garden at the school.

English

A high-quality text drives each of our enquiries and the texts are used to give knowledge and purpose to the enquiry. High quality texts can only be accessed through knowledge of vocabulary in different tiers. Explicit teaching of new vocabulary and using the classroom environment to showcase key vocabulary helps us to infuse rich and sophisticated vocabulary from EYFS to Year 6. The texts are used as a stimulus for both English and cross curricular writing, ensuring high expectations of our children. Reading is interwoven into all aspects of the enquiry to encourage reading and language development and promote reading for pleasure.

Maths

In maths we follow the Power Maths programme to support children’s learning and to build a deep understanding of maths concepts. Power Maths is a curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths. It is built around a child‑centred lesson design that models and embeds a growth mindset approach to maths.

This term we will be covering a recap of all Year 6 coverage, including plugging gaps through those areas we haven't covered. 

• Statistics

  • Interpreting and constructing pie charts, including calculating angles to represent data accurately.
  • Reading and interpreting line graphs, including graphs that show two sets of data.
  • Solving problems using information presented in charts and graphs, including comparisons and analysis of trends.
  • Understanding and calculating the mean as an average.

• Geometry - Properties of Shapes

  • Classifying and identifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes, including triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons.
  • Finding missing angles in triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons.
  • Calculating angles on a straight line, around a point, and vertically opposite angles.
  • Drawing and measuring angles accurately using a protractor.

• Geometry - Position and Direction

  • Using coordinates in all four quadrants.
  • Drawing, translating, and reflecting shapes on the coordinate plane.
  • Describing and recording the translation and reflection of shapes using coordinates.

• Consolidation and Problem Solving

  • Applying knowledge from across the curriculum (e.g., fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra) to solve complex multi-step problems.
  • Engaging in activities and investigations that combine different areas of maths to deepen understanding.
  • Practicing reasoning and explanation skills to justify methods and solutions.

• Investigations and Mathematical Projects

  • Exploring mathematical patterns, sequences, and puzzles using a range of problem-solving strategies.
  • Conducting open-ended investigations that encourage critical thinking, logic, and creativity.
  • Reflecting on learning and preparing for the transition to secondary school mathematics.