Design Technology
Please click on the following links to see the progression of skills in each year group:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Intent
At South Failsworth Primary School we intend to deliver a design technology curriculum which encompasses appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum Design Technology Programmes of study. We aim to provide children with a DT education that is relevant in our rapidly changing world. Our DT curriculum provides children with opportunities to research, represent their ideas, explore and investigate, develop their ideas, make a product and evaluate their work. Children will be given the opportunity to solve problems, work cooperatively and independently. We intend for all children to work with a range of media including food, textiles and mechanics.
Implementation
The Design Technology National Curriculum and EYFS is planned for and covered in full within the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 school curriculum. Key skills and key knowledge for Design and Technology have been mapped across the school to ensure progression between year groups.
The aspects of Design Technology we teach the children are: sewing and textiles, cooking and nutrition, electrical and mechanical components and using materials.
Impact
Our unique DT Curriculum aims to provide children with opportunities and experiences that will equip them with the skills and knowledge outlined in the DT National Curriculum. As designers, children will develop skills and attributes they can use beyond school and into adulthood. In addition, we measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods: reflection on standards achieved against the planned outcomes and pupil discussions about their learning. Design Technology is also monitored by the subject leader throughout the year in the form of book monitoring, looking at outcomes and pupil interviews to discuss their learning and understanding and establish the impact of the teaching taking place.