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Join Us And Release Your Inner
Creativity With Design Technology

The DT and Food curriculum equips students with an understanding of material characteristics, arming them to be more selective consumers and more effective designers.

We aim to improve communication skills through the development of drawing skills and effective annotation. We also desire to awaken creativity in their choice and development of design ideas. We are a curriculum area which fosters student independence.

DT pursues excellent ability to evaluate through the research of existing products and through modelling and testing stages of design development. As part of their work with food, students will be taught how to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. Instilling a love of cooking that will inspire them in their futures. Learning how to cook being a crucial life skill that enables students to feed themselves and others affordably and well, now and in later life.

Our curriculum is designed to underpin our school values of:

Teachers have high expectations of pupils; pupils rise to this challenge.

Respect

Students will understand the economic, environmental, ethical, religious and socio-cultural influences on food availability, diet and health choices.

The D&T curriculum seeks for students to consider ethical issues whilst learning about the impact of a solution on a user’s lifestyle, on society, and on the environment.

Regular group work encourages mutual respect, tolerance and the understanding of the feelings of others.

High Aspirations

Through innovative and inspirational experiences, students will develop independent and confident practice both in practical and theoretical lessons.
Students develop confidence in working in new environments with new equipment, building
skill and knowledge.
We provide a safe environment in which students can be innovative, take risks, become more resourceful, be enterprising and develop as capable learners being able to learn a range of new skills and to learn if they fail, turning failure into success.

Confidence

Design and Technology education makes a unique and valuable contribution to the education and preparation for students’ future lives for work
and or leisure
Students will achieve their expectations in a creative and innovative way, overcoming difficulties and promoting resilience within the kitchens and workshops.
Through our curriculum, we support students to develop their creativity and offer a variety of opportunities, in and out of the classroom.

Mr Neal

Curriculum Leader

Miss Whitehurst

Teacher

Mrs Reeves

Teacher

Mrs Bennett

Teacher

Mrs Hazlehurst

Teacher

To find out what knowledge your child will learn in Design Technology click here

Our DT 5 Year Curriculum Journey

Begin your new journey from Primary School with us

Year

7

Design Core Skills

Making: Copper Dog Tag

Careers

Technology in society: Eco Design

Careers

Year

8

Tote Bag

Evolution of Design

Careers

Design: Clock Project

Careers

Wearable Technology

Year

9

Technology in society: The Cost of Technology

Careers

Biomimicry Design

Year

10

Game/Wall Organiser

Energy Generation & Storage

PSHCE & Careers

New & Emerging Technologies

PSHCE

Papers & Boards

Careers

Mechanical Devices

E-Textiles

NEA Introduction

Final
Outcome
GCSE Design & Technology (Eduqas)

Exam Revision and Preparation

NEA

Year

11

Design Technology Downloads

Design Technology Overview