Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
National Curriculum 2014
Design and technology is planned using the National Curriculum programmes of study and implemented by using Plan Bee units. Design and technology units have been planned to ensure even and progressive coverage of the following DT strands – stable structures, cooking and nutrition, programming and electrical systems, inventions and achievements, mechanical systems and textiles.
Children work on a variety of practical Design Technology skills, which include researching, planning, making and evaluating.
Cooking activities are also planned, which can link to topics, events or festivals, depending on the time year.
Progress is assessed by continuous teacher-based assessment.