Service Description

Art plays a vital role in the primary school curriculum as it nurtures creativity, self-expression, and emotional development in young learners. Through drawing, painting, and other artistic activities, children learn to communicate ideas and feelings in ways that words sometimes cannot capture. Art also enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills, supports fine motor development, and encourages cultural awareness and appreciation. By integrating art into education, schools create a more balanced and enriching learning environment that supports both academic and personal growth. For 2025-2026 we are pleased to be offering a blend of online and face-to-face opportunities for Art Leaders. Facilitated by April Taylor, RoSIS Associate Leader and teacher at Waverley Junior Academy, the sessions are scheduled as follows: Autumn Autumn 1 - an online resource will be shared highlighting opportunities for schools to keep on top of the ever-changing educational landscape and hear about the latest information from the DfE, Ofsted and other national bodies as well as updates on current thinking, research and pedagogical developments relevant to the curriculum. Autumn 2 - Art Leaders are invited to join the Picture This! Launch and take part in a series of skills workshops. Details about our Picture This! project can be found on our website. The Launch event will take place on Friday, 21st November from 8:30 – 15:30 at Rockingham PDC. Spring - Skills Progression: Wednesday, 4th February from 16:00 – 17:30 at Rockingham PDC Wednesday, 15th April from 16:00 – 17:30 at Albion House Summer - focus to be confirmed: Wednesday, 20th May from 16:00 – 17:30 at Rockingham PDC Wednesday, 17th June from 16:00 – 17:30 at Albion House Cost: Schools and settings accessing the Core Offer to RoSIS have unlimited access to the subject leader networks, including the Picture This! Launch day. Non-subscribing schools and settings can choose to purchase this package separately at £2,040 per school or individually at £510 per subject area, per school. A delegate rate of £97 applies for the CPD day.