Design
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
Rather than in a weekly session, Design is taught in two weekly block to ensure continuity of skills with materials is maximised. Each class has two blocked weeks a year. Skills can also be taught and developed across the whole curriculum at other times.
DT | Textiles | Mechanisms | Cooking | Electrical and mechanical components (KS2) | Working with Materials | Construction | Architect |
Year 1 | Autumn Assessment Week Sensory Board |
| Summer last week of term Fruit Salad |
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Year 2
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| Autumn Assessment Week Moving pictures |
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| Summer SATS week Boats in different materials
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| Christopher Wren Great Fire of London |
Year 3
| Autumn Assessment Week Water bottle holder |
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| Summer Assessment week Stone Age Huts | Bonanno Pisano and Guglielmo Architects of the Leaning Tower of Pisa |
Year 4
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| Summer Assessment Week CAM Moving Pictures | Autumn Assessment Week Making chocolate |
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Year 5 | Summer Assessment Week Viking Tapestry |
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| Autumn Assessment Week Making a Space Rocket |
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Year 6 |
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| Summer Assessment Week Biscuits | Christmas Week Add circuits into the Anderson shelter |
| Christmas Week Use timber to make Anderson Shelters | Albert Speer Architect in WW2 |
