Organized around the requirements of the new Standards for the award of Qualified Teacher Status, this course book has been written for British trainee and recently qualified primary teachers to improve their knowledge and understanding of teaching arts subjects. Each chapter includes a wide variety of information and practical guidance on topics such as the pupils' National Curriculum, planning, assessment, differentiation, extending QCA schemes, and using ICT and resources/equipment. Throughout the book, practical tasks highlight important concepts and research summaries provide a concise guide to key theoretical principles.