Design Technology and Engineering

Design Technology Curriculum Overview

Intent

• By studying design technology, pupils will use and develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and understanding, along with prompting engagement in a wide variety of activities.
• Pupils will have the opportunity to design and make products that solve real problems. We want pupils to become innovative and creative and be able to consider different cultures and the needs of others.
• We want this to be accessible to all pupils of all abilities. The world is changing and will be very different to the world today. We aim to prepare pupils for the changes in technology and infrastructure.

Implementation

• In key stage 3 pupils will use core tools and processes for each material area. They will also use these materials to understand how they can be modified, shaped and finished to produce products and solve real problems.
• We aim to give pupils the key non- negotiable knowledge and key vocabulary needed at each key stage. This is supported through well planned resources and displays.
• Furthermore, pupils are given learning/ curriculum maps to support their progression and knowledge, in line with the Academy vision. 5-year learning journeys are also displayed in each room for each of the disciplines and qualifications we offer.

Impact

• Pupils will have developed important knowledge and skills will enable them to understand the world around them.
• Thy will also understand how to shape, modify and manipulate materials using a variety of traditional and modern processes to solve problems.
• Substantive knowledge gained through their five-year journey is assessed through quizzes, questioning and retrieval strategies. Disciplinary knowledge will have been gained from the variety of practical tasks and approaches to allow for real understanding.
• This knowledge can be applied to possible progression routes and pathways into the design, technology and engineering world, with clear links to careers.