Design Technology – Our content, aims and concepts

Design and Technology

Our DT curriculum provides pupils with a first-hand understanding of the importance of design. Our progression model helps pupils develop practical skills and effectively joins the knowledge, skills, and attributes learned within school to wider society and the world of work.

Our DT learning experiences are carefully planned to ensure we are building on previous knowledge and that children are increasingly developing their DT knowledge and skills. We begin developing these skills from the moment children enter our school. Our Reception children understand how to 'plan, do review' their activities and in our construction areas there are always models being created waiting for the reviewer to give the 'approval' stamp! 

We are fortunate that our Forest School provision enhances our DT curriculum. We ensure all children learn to cook at least twice a year, and this is often outdoors around a camp fire, developing a range of cookery knowledge and skills.