Intent

At Senacre Wood Primary School, we recognise that design technology provides pupils with a breadth of knowledge and problem solving skills that will support them in their future and we strive for all our pupils to be resilient and independent designers. Using the national curriculum for design and technology, we aim to ensure that all pupils:

Apply their creativity and problem solving skills during lessons.
Build on prior knowledge when designing, creating and evaluating their design and technology learning.
Make links, and apply knowledge, between design and technology and other subjects, such as mathematics, science and art.
Use vocabulary related to design and technology, in order to communicate, explain and ask questions.
Feel confident to take risks, and make mistakes in their learning.

Our design and technology curriculum is designed to support our schools values: curiosity, independence, innovation, reflection, resilience, and collaboration. At Senacre Wood Primary School, the pupils enjoy their design and technology lessons, whilst building on a wide range of core skills and values. Across the school, the pupils complete design and technology lessons that are linked to enquiry units.

Important Information and Documents

Policies

Design Technology Policy

Long Term Plans

DT Long Term Plan

Medium Term Plans

EYFS DT Medium Term Plan

Year 1 Medium Term Plan

Year 2 DT Medium Term Plan

Year 4 DT Medium Term Plan

Year 5 DT Medium Term Plan

Year 6 DT Medium Term Plan

Our Learning

Term 1

In Oak class, the children are exploring a wide range of construction, which will kick off their design and technology skills. As the term progresses, they will be encouraged to build with a purpose in mind, and evaluate their buildings.

As Ash Class learn all about the Monarchy, they will be designing a platform to display a crown.