"You can't use up creativity.  The more you use, the more you have."

Maya Angelou 

Why do we teach design?

• To develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
• To build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design, make and evaluate products, systems and solutions that address real-life challenges. 
• To understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook and be motivated to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
• To nurture the children’s curiosity, resilience, and confidence in taking on design challenges and working collaboratively in teams.
• To provide a curriculum that empowers our children to become creative thinkers, problem-solvers and innovators and who will apply their skills to make a positive contribution to the world around them. 

What do we teach? 

We follow the 'Kapow Primay' scheme of work from EYFS to year 6, which supports the pupils to meet the Development Matters (in EYFS) and to meet the National Curriculum end of key stage attainment targets.

How we structure the planning over the year:

Key Stage 1

Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Cooking and Nutrition	Textiles	Mechanism
		Structures

Key Stage 2

Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Cooking and Nutrition	Textiles	Mechanical systems
Digital World	Electrical Systems	Structure

 

 

 

Click on the link below to see the guide that provides parents and carers with a clear understanding of their child's design and technology education through our school.

What is the impact?

Click on the link below for the DT impact statement for 2022 - 2023