Creativity

To start to equip our children with these skills we have put “Creativity” at the centre of our curriculum with the use of teaching styles and methods that promote creative thinking in our children. In this context creativity does not mean “artistic”, but means the application of original, out of the box thinking. The Government defines creative activity as:

Always involves thinking or behaving imaginatively

This imaginative activity is purposeful: that is, it is directed to achieving an objective (i.e. not day dreaming!)

Generate something original

The outcome must be of value in relation to the objective

Creativity matters. Creativity improves pupils' self-esteem, motivation and achievement. They become more interested in discovering things for themselves, more open to new ideas & willing to work beyond lesson time when pursuing an idea or vision. As a result, their pace of learning, levels of achievement and self-esteem increase. Creative pupils lead richer lives by providing the opportunity to discover and pursue their particular interests and talents.

Creativity prepares pupils for life, which is an important aim of the national curriculum. Changing circumstances in the business world have lead employers to demand not only high academic achievement but also people who can be innovative, creative and who can adapt to the changing environment with good communication skills

We are all, or can be, creative to a lesser or greater degree if we are given the opportunity. Like any skill, the early it is seeded, the greater the potential outcome. The system by which we do this at Eversholt Lower School is called the Creative Curriculum.