Design and Technology
Intent
- A passion for design technology and knowledge of innovations in materials, products and systems.
- The ability to manage risks exceptionally well and to manufacture products safely and hygienically.
- The ability to use mathematic knowledge.
- The ability to productively work with others, carry out research, show initiative, ask questions, act as responsible designers and use tools, equipment and materials to make their products.
Implementation
- Long term planning that is carefully tailored to the curriculum drivers whilst completing the National Curriculum Programme of study.
- Chris Quigley Essential Curriculum Milestones used as a basis for planning.
- Planning is differentiated by year groups in our mixed age classes and where appropriate consolidates skills, English and mathematics knowledge.
- Specific vocabulary teaching within lessons.
- Links with Howsham Mill where outdoor = DT is a focus.
- The children will learn about designer jobs.
Impact
- All children make good or better progress.
- Confident, resilient learners.
- Rich vocabulary that reflects their learning.
- Children have a strong understanding of diversity in the world.
- Improved cultural capital