At EBS, careers education is a central part of school life. We provide independent, impartial guidance to help students of all ages explore their strengths and passions, and to plan for their future.
From Years 7 – 9 the focus is on career exploration, and students do this through our online platform Unifrog, which helps to identify skills and career interests. We also work with employers, training providers and local colleges to offer real-world experiences. All students complete work experience from Year 10 and meet with our independent Careers Advisor.
Our Key Stage 3 (KS3) Art curriculum is designed to develop creativity, technical skill and visual understanding. Through a broad and balanced programme of study, students explore drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and 3D sculpture, building confidence across a wide range of materials and processes.
Central to the curriculum is the development of observational drawing and the consistent use of a sketchbook. Students use their sketchbooks to research artists, experiment with techniques, record observations and refine their ideas. Each unit is carefully structured to build knowledge, skills and understanding over time, enabling students to work independently and purposefully towards a resolved final outcome.
Students are introduced to the formal elements of art, including line, tone, colour, texture, form, shape and composition, and learn how to analyse and respond to the work of a diverse range of artists, cultures and movements. Lessons encourage curiosity, experimentation and creative risk-taking, helping students to develop their own artistic voice. By the end of KS3, students are confident in using visual language and are well prepared for further study in Art and creative subjects beyond the classroom.
