Design & Technology 

DT Lead: Miss G Scates

The DT curriculum at our school has been designed to ensure children are presented with many opportunities to build upon skills relating to designing, making and evaluating products. This includes those that they have designed and made, as well as those produced by others. These skills are developed to include the presentation of work in varying ways of design, the use of a wider variety of materials and more in-depth evaluation of products. In order to achieve a high standard of product building, the children will develop their technical knowledge of how mechanical and electrical systems can support their work and how computing is strongly linked to DT in the wider world. Across their time at school, these skills will continuously be developed.

The teaching of food technology is incorporated into our DT curriculum and includes the teaching of features related to having a healthy school. Children have opportunities to taste different foods, create their own dishes and follow recipes. They gain an understanding of what a healthy diet is and learn about where food originates from. As the children progress through their education, they will handle a greater variety of foods and equipment necessary to produce it.

Our DT curriculum develops skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products progressively across all year groups. Children learn to generate and communicate ideas, select and use appropriate tools and materials and understand the importance of safety and precision. They explore a range of contexts, including structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and cooking and nutrition.

When designing, children are encouraged to think critically, test their ideas and reflect on their outcomes to improve their work. Through undertaking these steps the children are learning to build resilience, independence and confidence.

The teaching of food technology is incorporated into our DT curriculum and includes the teaching of features related to having a healthy school. It also allows children to develop a basic understanding of healthy eating, learn about where food originates from and prepare simple, nutritious dishes. Children have the opportunities to taste different foods and follow recipes that have been created by themselves and others. As the children progress through their education, they will handle a variety of foods and equipment necessary to produce it themselves.

By the end of primary school, our children are equipped with practical skills and creative thinking that prepare them for the next stage of their education.

DT Curriculum whole school.pdf

Spiritual Development

D.T. fosters spiritual development by encouraging creativity, imagination, and innovation. Students take pride in designing and creating products, reflecting on their ideas and the process of bringing them to life.

Moral Development

D.T. supports moral development by considering ethical issues such as sustainability, environmental impact, and responsible use of materials. Students learn to make thoughtful decisions about design and production.

Social Development

D.T. promotes social development through collaborative projects where students share ideas, give feedback, and solve problems together. This builds communication and teamwork skills.

Cultural Development

D.T. enhances cultural awareness by exploring how design and technology are influenced by different cultures and traditions. Students learn how cultural needs and preferences shape products and innovations.