Jan Dubiel explains the changes to Expressive Arts and Design in the revised framework

NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

'Expressive arts and design involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.' (Revised Statutory Framework, paragraph 1.6)

Perhaps the most significant change to this area of learning is, in fact, its title. The change from Creative Development reflects an acknowledgement that creativity is not exclusively the preserve of artistic expression but equally applicable, evident, possible and desirable in all seven areas of learning and development.

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