Design and Technology

Develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to investigate, design, make and evaluate a variety of products and processes.
Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook a range of sweet and savoury products.
Take risks, be resourceful and explorative, innovate and show enterprise skills through a variety of projects.
Communicate their ideas in a range of ways e.g. verbally or using information technology.
Understand the contribution Design and Technology makes to the British culture and economy and explore careers and roles that involve these skills.
Make links to other subjects and projects such as Skills Builders, computing, science and art.
Embrace mistakes and develop their projects accordingly.

Providing opportunities to explore a wide variety of skills,
Providing the necessary equipment and resources and ensuring these are used safely,
Choosing projects that interest and motivate children, often linking to their everyday lives,
Encouraging children to try new ideas and giving them the freedom to do so in their project,
Giving projects a purpose to encourage children to think about their project's use and audience,

Click on the link below for an overview of the DT topics taught across each year group, throughout the year.