Design and Technology
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‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ (John 10:10)
Design and Technology Curriculum at St Edward’s
Intent
‘Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design.’Stephen Gardiner
‘Design is intelligence made visible’ Alina Wheeler
At St Edward’s we recognise that Design and Technology has a vital place in education and the wider community.
Through design and technology we encourage pupils to become independent, creative problem-solvers and thinkers as individuals and as part of a team. This allows them to make positive changes to their quality of life.
Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, therefore helping pupils to acquire the skills needed to be successful in later life. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. We aim wherever possible to draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art.
Coverage
At St Edwards our Design and Technology curriculum is designed to ensure high achievement for all pupils where learning will improve pupils’ life opportunities. Design and Technology is planned in line with the statements laid out in the national curriculum with cross-curricular links included in our Cornerstones topics. Our curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
- Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users.
- Critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others.
- Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.