Design and Technology

Intent

To inspire children through a broad range of practical experiences to create innovative designs which solve real and relevant problems within a variety of different contexts. To encourage children to identify real and relevant problems, critically evaluate existing products and then take risks and innovate when designing and creating solutions to the problems. As part of the iterative process, time is built in to reflect, evaluate and improve on prototypes using design criteria throughout to support this process. Opportunities are provided for children to evaluate key events and individuals who have helped shape the world, showing the real impact of design and technology on the wider environment and helping to inspire children to become the next generation of innovators.

Implementation

Design and Technology skills and understanding are built into lessons, following an iterative process. However, this is not to say that this structure should be followed rigidly: it allows for the revision of ideas to become part of good practice and ultimately helps to build a depth to children's understanding. Through revisiting and consolidating skills, children build on prior knowledge alongside introducing new skills, knowledge and challenge.

Impact

Design and Technology learning is motivating for teachers and pupils across school, therefore encouraging them to want to continue building on this wealth of skills and understanding, now and in the future. Impact can also be measured through key questioning skills built into lessons and child-led assessments. Reflection on finished products and the evaluation process is a crucial part of DT the learning journey.

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