Design & Technology

Design and Technology Curriculum

Design:

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.  They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation. 

Delivery:

DT at Micklem is taught on a half-termly basis, so children have lessons in this subject for three half-terms each year. Our curriculum allows children to develop confidence in the stages of developing a product. DT is taught as a project-based sequence, which gives children the opportunity to explore and create mechanical systems, structures, textiles, computer programming and food in different years. 

Difference:

By the end of Year 6, all children will have taken part in a range of projects to produce a high-quality prototype or product. They will have learnt to use a range of skills and then apply these to final products. Children will be proud of what they have produced and also able to critique, evaluate and test their ideas.