Design and Technology

We aim for our children to become innovative, resourceful and capable learners who are prepared to participate in tomorrow’s rapidly changing technologies. We aim to create a learning environment where ‘head and hands are working together’ Children thinking, deciding and planning as well as creating quality products. We aim to offer great opportunities for cross curricular learning opportunities, blending creativity and invention with concepts from subjects such as Science, Maths and Computing.

We follow the Kapow scheme of work. Each of the projects encourage children to look at, evaluate and adapt existing products and systems, working creatively to design their own. Children will develop skills and understanding in cooking and nutrition, mechanisms, structures, textiles and electrical systems.

Our curriculum has a strong focus on developing children’s skills, knowledge and vocabulary by building on their prior learning. Our curriculum is designed to be inclusive and support all learners. Children will experience a variety of creative and practical activities. They will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in the process of designing and making.