a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

Families and migration: refugee stories in art

Art and design

Pupils will explore the theme of familiy in art and how ideals of what a family is has changed over time. The unit builds on both the history of familial connections in art aswell as exploring contemporary forms of family. Pupils will explore the theme family through 3d forms.

Connections: home, space and family

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Someone forced to leave their home because of danger

They always have passports and travel legally

They may travel by foot, boat, or other unsafe methods to reach safety

They usually travel by plane with all their belongings

How do refugees often travel when fleeing danger?

Migrants and refugees are exactly the same

Migrants move by choice; refugees move because they are forced to escape danger

Migrants only move for work; refugees only move for education

What is the main difference between a migrant and a refugee?

Refugees are illegal and take jobs away from others

Refugees are forced to leave their homes because of danger

Refugees often face many challenges in finding safety

Which of the following is a common misconception about refugees?

Because birds naturally travel long distances during different seasons

Because birds are only found in one region

A group of people who live in different places

A group of people who live, work, or help each other

What is the best description for community?

The world around us, including where we live, learn and play

A type of food that grows naturally in the world

By encouraging individuals to create art privately, without sharing it

By inviting people to collaborate on shared creative projects

By limiting participation to one cultural group to preserve tradition

How can community cohesion be strengthened through art?

By creating a sense of pride and belonging.

By causing disagreements and conflicts in the neighbourhood

By making people feel isolated and ignored

How can art bring people together in a community?

It replaces the need for academic lessons

It provides a quiet space for students to relax and manage stress

Why is a wellbeing room in school beneficial?

They limit students’ opportunities to communicate

They are only used for storage and not for learning

They encourage teamwork and social interaction among students

Why are shared spaces important in schools?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Risk assessment required - equipment

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Families and migration: refugee stories in art

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.