Curriculum Intent
The intent of our Design and Technology curriculum at Breckon Hill is to provide pupils with a creative, practical and engaging subject where they design and make products that solve real and relevant problems. Pupils are encouraged to use imagination and creativity while considering their own needs and the needs of others.
Through high‑quality Design and Technology education, pupils develop confidence, resilience, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills, helping them to become resourceful and innovative learners who understand the role of design and technology in everyday life and the wider world.
Curriculum Implementation
Early Years Foundation Stage
- In EYFS, Design Technology is delivered through continuous provision which encompasses all strands of the DT curriculum.
- Children explore how things might be connected, enveloped, positioned, rotated, transported or enclosed through continuous provision
- Learning focusses on observation, making and evaluating with adults modelling questions to provoke curiosity and encourage problem solving
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Through Design and Technology, pupils at Breckon Hill are encouraged to design, make and evaluate products that solve real and relevant problems. They develop creativity, practical skills and confidence while working with a wide range of tools, materials and media.
Our curriculum enables pupils to:
- design, develop, plan and communicate ideas
- work with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products
- evaluate processes and finished products
- learn about food and nutrition
As part of Design and Technology, pupils learn how to cook and apply the principles of healthy eating and nutrition. Cooking is a vital life skill, and for this reason, Food and Nutrition is taught in most year groups.
Curriculum Impact
Design and Technology is assessed and developed through the use of Foundation Subject Formative Assessment and with our end of unit quizes. Each class keeps a book which collectively evidences their work and leanring journey in Design and Technology.
The impact of the Design and Technology curriculum is monitored by the subject leader and evidenced in an annual portfolio.
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