Design Technology helps us to develop as reflective learners, as we work through the design process. Through design technology, we are able to work collaboratively to solve problems and find solutions, teaching us to deal with uncertainty whilst developing communication, organisational and other practical life skills.

Children building their model cars In design technology, we learn to appreciate the needs of others, the built environment and the likely impact of future technologies.

Children erupting their volcanoes

At West Boldon Primary School, we teach Design and Technology through the Dimensions curriculum through cross curricular thematic units as well as through discrete focused tasks (Design, Make, Evaluate Assignments). Our Design and Technology curriculum uses a combination of subject knowledge, skill building and design and make projects.

Children making their model cars in a group outside

The Design and Technology lessons are inclusive to support the needs of our SEN children. Food technology is also taught through thematic units, and has strong links to STEM principles. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.

 

What our pupils say…

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Important links…

Take a look at our DT Curriculum documents by clicking the links below.

Rationale
DT Rationale
3 Is
DT Intent, Implementation, Impact
Skills Ladder
DT Skills Ladder
DT EYFS Skills Ladder
Long Term Plan
DT Long Term Plan

 


 

Take a look at our learning…


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