Design and Technology

Curriculum Intent

To Inspire creativity and resilience through hands-on projects solving real-world problems.

Impart knowledge by integrating skills from mathematics, science, engineering, art, and DT, fostering innovation and critical thinking.

Develop communication so pupils can articulate ideas, evaluate designs, and collaborate effectively.

Be inclusive, ensuring all learners progress through scaffolding, resources, and respect for diverse ideas.

Promote citizenship and spirituality, encouraging pupils to understand the impact of design on society and become resourceful, enterprising citizens.

Curriculum Implementation

The school uses Kapow Primary’s DT scheme, aligned with the national curriculum, covering six key areas: Structures, Mechanisms, Textiles, Electrical systems, Digital world, and Cooking & nutrition.

Lessons follow a structured cycle: Recap & Recall, Attention Grabber, Main Event, and Wrap-up, with adaptive strategies for SEND and EAL learners.

Curriculum design is spiral, revisiting skills with increasing depth and building on prior knowledge.

Teaching emphasizes four strands: Design, Make, Evaluate, and Technical Knowledge, supported by high-quality resources and CPD for staff.

Curriculum Impact

Pupil voice shows that pupils are confident and able to talk about what they have learnt in DT using subject specific vocabulary. Pupil voice also demonstrates that pupils enjoy DT and are able to recall their learning over time.   
  
Pupils work demonstrates that DT is taught at an age-appropriate standard across each year group. Work is of good quality and demonstrates pupils are acquiring knowledge, skills and vocabulary in an appropriate sequence.