Design Technology
Intent
Our Design and Technology curriculum aims to encourage pupils to develop technical knowledge and a high level of skills in designing, making and evaluating, through a variety of creative and practical experiences. We intend for children to design and make products that solve real-life and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs. We aim to motivate and inspire children through a curriculum that engages and challenges all learners. We plan for children to acquire a broad range of subject knowledge, through cross-curricular opportunities e.g. mathematics, science, computing and art. Our curriculum is designed to deepen knowledge and develop transferable skills.
Implementation
The curriculum overview outlines the projects that are carried out in each year group for the relevant subject areas: Food, structures, textiles, electrical systems and mechanical systems.
In Design and Technology, we implement an inclusive curriculum that meets the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. A series of exciting and stimulating lessons are planned, with clear knowledge and skills-based learning objectives and subject-specific vocabulary. Children are encouraged to be inquisitive about the way products work. Opportunities are given to ask and answer questions, through investigating and analysing a range of existing products. This supports them to create their own design criteria. They then practise, experiment and build on new and prior technical knowledge and skills before creating their own designs. Children develop their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and diagrams, before creating their final piece. We encourage children to evaluate and refine their designs, regularly. We have a scheme that ensures progression for our classes.
Impact
Our Design and Technology curriculum ensures that children are knowledgeable and skilled designers, who understand how to design and make products that solve real-life and relevant problems. Through the breadth and depth that our curriculum offers, children become confident and independent creators, who are passionate and inspired by the subject, including having a love of cooking and nutrition.
