Design and Technology Vision

Our vision for DT is to ensure all children engage in a practical and interactive design and making process. We aim to encourage children to communicate their design ideas through discussions, annotated designs and prototypes, have an understanding on a range of tools to appropriately pick the correct one for their product and investigate and analyse a variety of existing products. Children will be encouraged to evaluate their own ideas and products against the initial design. Children will also be taught to understand and apply knowledge around a balanced and varied diet, prepare and cook dishes and understand the seasonal changes of foods.

This is implemented through:

• A well-thought-out, whole school, yearly overview of the DT curriculum which allows for progression across year groups in all areas of DT (textiles, mechanisms, structures, food and electrical systems)
• Well planned and resourced projects providing children with a hands-on and enriching experience
• A range of skills being taught ensuring that children are aware of health and safety issues related to the tasks undertaken.
• Teachers being given ownership and flexibility to plan for Design and Technology using our PlanBee Scheme.
• Pupils given time to be independent and innovative. 
• Each project from Year 1 to Year 6 addressing the principles of designing, making, and evaluating

Design and Technology Leader - Ms Creighton

 

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