Design & Technology
Intent
At Holy Family, Design and Technology (D&T) is a practical and inspiring subject that enables pupils to design, create and evaluate purposeful products for real-life contexts. Our curriculum is designed to develop creative, innovative and reflective learners who can solve problems and think critically about the world around them.
We aim to ensure that all pupils:
- develop secure knowledge of the design, make, evaluate process
- build confidence using a wide range of tools, materials and techniques
- understand how products are designed for specific users and purposes
- gain knowledge of structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and food technology
- develop an understanding of healthy eating, nutrition and food preparation
- learn about the contributions of designers, engineers and inventors
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6 so that pupils progressively build knowledge, skills and vocabulary. Pupils move from simple exploration and model-making in EYFS to designing and creating sophisticated, functional products with increasing independence in Key Stage 2.
Click here to learn more about the Design & Technology National Curriculum.