The Arts have  been a central element of primary school curriculum since the 1960s. As a childcare worker you need to know how to do core  art techniques and what  art materials to use with children. For this course   you will compile a selection of art techniques and materials and write about these linking with other creative practice activities. The creative practice activities  we will cover will consist of music, puppet making and gallery visits . You will  also learn how to plan and carry out creative activities with children. The course does not have an exam you are marked on your portfolio  of course work  and a  project consisting of a  a display plan and a seission plan + creative arts  activity carried out with children