Design & Technology (D&T)
Intent:
Through our Design and Technology curriculum we will provide the opportunity for children to design, make and evaluate a range of models and food items using a range of tools and resources which support an intended purpose or outcome and which enhance and compliment our chosen topic for the term.
Implementation:
Mrs. Paine is the Design and Technology Co-ordinator.
At St. Mary's, D&T is taught through "Expressive Arts and Design" within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in Acorn and Chestnut (Nursery and Reception):
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
We teach the D&T National Curriculum in Birch to Oak (Years 1 to 4):
Design and Technology Programmes of Study Key Stages 1 and 2
From Year R to Year 4 (Chestnut to Oak) we use the Kapow curriculum scheme for teaching D&T. Early Years also includes a number of seasonal crafts/projects and continuous provision in their learning.
The following table shows which Design and Technology topics are taught throughout the school:
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Summer Term |
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Acorn (Nursery) |
Seasonal projects |
Seasonal projects |
Seasonal projects |
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Chestnut (Reception) |
Structures - Junk Modelling Seasonal projects |
Seasonal projects |
Structures - Boats Seasonal projects |
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Birch Year 1 |
Structures - Constructing a Windmill |
Textiles - Puppets |
Cooking and Nutrition - Smoothies |
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Hazel Year 2 |
Textiles - Pouches |
Mechanisms - Making a moving Monster |
Structures - Baby Bears Chair |
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Rowan Year 3 |
Textiles: Cushions Structures - Constructing a Castle |
Cooking and Nutrition - Eating Seasonally |
Electrical Systems - Electric Poster |
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Oak Year 4 |
Structure - Pavilions |
Mechanical Systems - Making a Slingshot Car |
Electrical Systems - Torches |
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We teach D&T through the 5 areas of:
- Designing
- Making
- Evaluating
- Technical Knowledge
- Cooking and Nutrition
As a school we subscribe to the Design and Technology Association to support our knowledge, understanding and development of the subject.
Impact:
All children are assessed in D&T by their teachers, on a termly basis. Mrs. Paine then analyses the attainment and progress of the whole school in this area. This information informs future teaching and learning in D&T.
