Planning for breadth, depth and progression

Selecting content and teaching strategies

Using time and staff effectively

Collecting and using evidence

Providing an effective arts programme

Schools need to provide a broad, balanced and progressive arts programme for all pupils. This involves arts co-ordinators and teachers constantly planning, developing and improving arts provision and practice.

This section looks at the importance of:

• planning for breadth, depth and progression;
• selecting appropriate content and teaching strategies;
• making the most of time and staff;
• improving practice by collecting and using evidence.