Design Technology

Curriculum Intent

At Stoneydelph Primary School, it is crucial that pupils develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently.

 

Implementation

  • A clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the National Curriculum.
  • When designing and making, pupils will be taught: to Design; Make; Evaluate; & Technical Knowledge.
  • Educational visits & Curriculum enrichment- where applicable, links to Design will be made to develop the children’s learning experiences.
  • A cycle of lessons, for each topic, which carefully plans for progression and depth. 
  • A means to display and celebrate children’s makes in class.
  • Children will build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality products.
  • We will ensure children understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.
  • We intend to teach skills to critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others.

Impact

  • Children will achieve at least age related expectations at the end of each year.
  • Children retain the information about their technical knowledge and can apply knowledge and skills to other pieces of work.
  • Children will use creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real problems within a variety of contexts
  • On going assessments take place throughout the year. Teachers use these assessments to inform future planning,
  • Children are prepared to ‘have a go’ and experiment with different methods and ideas, rather than automatically saying they cannot build or make.