Design and technology involves applying knowledge and skills when designing and making good quality products, from a variety of materials and components, fit for their intended purposes.  It involves identifying, analysing and meeting human needs for products and control systems.

General Aims

Timetable Allocation

Years 5 and 6:

Two hours per week in twelve or thirteen week modules for construction and a combination of food and textiles

Years 7 and 8:

Two hours per week in nine or ten week modules each for construction, food and textiles 

How are pupils grouped?

Years 5 and 6:

Mixed ability groups of approximately twenty-two pupils 

Years 7 and 8:

Mixed ability groups of approximately sixteen pupils

What are the National Curriculum Attainment Targets?

There is one combined target:

designing and making

 How do we ensure your child is developing & progressing?

1. Work is continuously monitored, discussed and reviewed by the subject teacher
2. The previous modules, targets and levels are used by both the teachers and pupils to provide a focus for future improvement  
3. At the end of a topic pupils' work is assessed and feedback given in the form of a written target and/or comment
4. Pupils' attainment levels are judged against National Curriculum level descriptors
5. Attainment levels are recorded and tracked throughout the school and across phases
6. Worksheets and books provide an ongoing visual record of pupils' approaches to planning and graphics

Homework

Summary Overview

Year 5:

Construction - handheld game/pop up books

Food - biscuits/sandwiches

Textiles - glove puppets

Year 6:

Construction - portable lights/bridges

Food - scones/soups

Textiles - placemats

Year 7: 

Construction - acrylic fold-away tool with packaging and smart materials

Food - Licence to cook 

Textiles - cushions

Year 8:

Construction - Electronic steady hand game with CAD CAM logo

Food - Licence to cook

Textiles - containers