Design and Technology
INTENT
We believe that teaching Design Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. We encourage children to learn to think and act creatively to solve problems preparing them for the developing world.
We follow the ‘Design, Make, Evaluate’ approach to teaching Design Technology.
IMPLEMENTATION
Children use their imagination to create and design products that solve problems in a real life context. We provide opportunities and space for children to develop a good understanding of healthy eating, food preparation and cooking techniques.
This area of the curriculum is closely entwined with other areas of the curriculum. The children research and design products, using ideas influenced by their own cultural background and experiences. They are then encouraged to reflect, and evaluate allowing them to improve their designs and learning. Our curriculum encourages all children to become innovative and risk takers working both independently and collaboratively. Children develop a respect for the environment, for their own health and safety and that of others.
IMPACT
Children learn to create and make products based on their research and evaluate their work and the learning process. Through collaborative work in design and technology our children develop mutual respect for others differing opinions and beliefs. In addition, children develop a respect for the environment, for their own health and safety and that of others. They learn to appreciate the value of similarities and differences. A variety of experiences teaches them to appreciate that all people – and their views – are equally important.
