How to Lead It: Primary Art and Design - Softcover

Jon Hutchinson; Naomi Pilling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1801998329 ISBN 13: 9781801998321

Publisher: Bloomsbury Education (UK), 2026

Synopsis

Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:

- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- photos of notable artworks and examples of pupils art for reference
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues

Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to the subject area of art and design, empowering busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.

All the key elements of the primary art and design curriculum are explored, including curriculum planning, domains of knowledge in art and design, progression, the importance of looking, modelling, practice, resources, assessment, how to approach research and a guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.

About this title

About the Author

Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A Level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Education (UK)
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1801998329
• ISBN 13: 9781801998321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160