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Our Design Technology curriculum is split into three key sections each year. Each year group will create three different projects by the end of the year. The first half of each term is used to develop an understanding of the project and develop the necessary skills which are needed to successfully complete the project, whilst the second half of the term is designing and making the project.

Children are able to explore in depth a wide range of materials, manufacturing processes and creative design-based activities with a focus on working increasingly independently to develop their own ideas effectively both individually and within groups. The various projects, which are completed throughout the children’s schooling career (Year 1–6), build on the work completed in previous years, ensuring children are constantly developing their knowledge, skills and understanding as they review and evaluate their design proposals and project outcomes.

This provides students with the opportunity to begin developing a portfolio of work and develop a confidence in Design Technology as they progress throughout Primary School and transition into Secondary School.

Overview of the areas each year group are studying:

  • Year 1 – Cooking and Nutrition, Mechanisms and Textiles
  • Year 2 – Cooking and Nutrition, Mechanisms and Textiles
  • Year 3 – Cooking and Nutrition, Mechanisms and Textiles
  • Year 4 – Cooking and Nutrition, Electrical Systems and Textiles
  • Year 5 – Cooking and Nutrition, Structures and Textiles
  • Year 6 – Cooking and Nutrition, Structures and Electrical Systems

Year 1 and Year 2

Please use the interactive Learning Journey to find out about Design and Technology. A downloadable version is located in the documents section.

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Year 3 and Year 4

Please use the interactive Learning Journey to find out about Design and Technology. A downloadable version is located in the documents section.

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Year 5 and Year 6

Please use the interactive Learning Journey to find out about Design and Technology. A downloadable version is located in the documents section.

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