My Creativity / My Interests and Independent Living Skills

The My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living Skills framework is split into 3 focused strands which aim to give pupils the opportunity to develop:

Creative Skills

This area of the curriculum provides opportunities to experience creative, sensory, imaginative and practical activities using a wide range of materials. Pupils will safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. We want to give pupils the opportunity to understand their world by responding to first-hand experiences through music, movement, storytelling and performing and ensure pupils have access to different cultures and traditions to develop understanding and respect. Pupils will develop visual and tactile sensitivity and find satisfaction through the use of their senses.

Technology

Pupils will develop positive responses to a broad range of IT activities and experience them in a wide range of settings. They will develop skills to enable them to access IT and to be safe. We will ensure that pupils realise the importance of staying safe in a digital society and recognise the dangers. We will encourage the pupils to think for themselves and develop self-motivation and discipline. Pupils will engage in the learning of new skills, ideas, concepts, attitudes and feelings through the exploration of different materials and technical processes.

Skills for school and workplace

Opportunities here are given to the pupils to develop their citizenship skills and to feel part of a valued team. They will learn the importance of work and how to support others. We will then ensure pupils use these skills to complement and extend other areas of learning. They will learn how to complete domestic tasks such as washing, ironing and shopping to support them in their next stage of life. My

My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living provides every pupil with the opportunity to be inspired by the arts and achieve success through art and creativity. Pupils will learn about the work of artists from a young age and become independent in revisiting and applying a range of art skills and processes learnt over time. Pupils will also explore the limits of their creativity by ‘having a go’ and embrace their mistakes as a great learning opportunity.

At KS4 and KS5, the area of My Creativity develops into My Interests and Independent Living Skills, where pupils will continue to build upon their life skills and become independent young people.

My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living Skills
Creative Skills	Technology Skills	Skills for the School & Workplace
Imagination in play (construction, drama, role-play)	AAC	Awareness of environment & routines
Food play and invention	Photography	Following routine
Drama and self-expression	Computing	Following instructions
Rhythm and song	Technology in the Community	Organising and completing tasks
Music	Keeping safe online	Health & Safety
Storytelling	Fixing things	Looking and acting the part
Art (including digital art) Arts Award	Typing – using a mobile phone/iPad/tablet	Being flexible/coping with change
Design and Enterprise	Construction	Recognising own interests
Upcycling		Being able to use appropriate up-to-date ICT
DIY and making a home		Eating and drinking
Ceramic 3D design		Domestic Tasks—preparing food, food safety and cooking
		Domestic Tasks—Cleaning, laundry.

Subject Story: My Creativity

Our Agreed consistencies for My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living Skills are:

Throughout the day, pupils have opportunities for messy play, role-play and sensory play. They are encouraged to use a variety of resources, tools and materials.

Pupils have opportunities to experience music through song, instruments, movement, dance and storytelling.

Pupils are encouraged to make choices throughout their day.

Pupils access technology relevant and meaningful to them, e.g. using a mobile phone, Interactive White Board, technology in the kitchen and home as well as the community, e.g. scanners and self-checkout.

All pupils develop their ability to follow instructions, e.g. visual, verbal, written.

Opportunities to develop independence in class and workplace.

If you were to walk into a My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living Skills lesson at Stone Bay School you would see:

A table full of motivating materials and resources.

Pupils ‘having a go’ as independently as possible.

Adults who encourage pupils to be independent and expressive.

A place where pupils cannot get it wrong, the process is more important than the result, but equally, the finished product is always unique and appreciated!

Pupils using IWB, computers, iPads, cameras, electrical kitchen equipment etc.

Pupils anticipating what the next step is going to be.

Creativity in many forms, including 3D Art, e.g. pottery, construction

In our My Creativity/My Interests and Independent Living Skills curriculum you will see that we value inclusion and diversity:

The curriculum introduces different artists, music and work from different countries, cultures and backgrounds.

My Creativity gives every pupil the chance to express themselves and create something by using a variety of tools as well as their own bodies.

My Creativity supports pupils to access technology and gives them the opportunity to be part of the wider modern world.

Pupils at Stone Bay School say this about My Thinking:

“I love making a mess!”
“I like to experiment with colours”
“I like the school disco and dancing with my friends”
“I like going on Google”
“I like dressing up and playing doctors”

British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Learning (SMSC) in My Thinking:

Spiritual – Pupils have opportunities to investigate and discover with hands-on learning, shaping their own creativity and gaining a sense of identity and purpose.

Moral – Pupils will explore and develop awareness of beliefs, moods and themes, making free choices

Social (including British Values) – Pupils may develop fine and gross motor skills which will enhance their ability to complete a wide range of tasks in future life.

Cultural (including British Values) – Pupils will participate in artistic, musical and cultural opportunities, allowing them to discover a wealth of new experiences celebrating the diversity in our lives.

My Creativity / My Interests and Independent Living Skills

Creative Skills

Technology

Skills for school and workplace

Subject Story: My Creativity

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