Design Technology
Intent
High-quality Design and Technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture and well-being of our pupils here at Stamford Park Primary School. The Design and Technology curriculum combines the acquisition of skills, development of knowledge and the understanding of key concepts to enable children to tackle real world problems. It aims to improve children’s analytical, problem-solving, practical capability and evaluation skills. Children are encouraged to become innovators and evaluators.
Link to our values
Respect
Designing with respect ensures that new ideas, innovations and inventions do not infringe on the environment or other such ethical considerations. This can be achieved by careful planning as part of the design process, ensuring that any projects are ethical and environmentally friendly.
Resilience
Resilience in design refers to the ability of systems, inventions and products to be adaptive, durable and long-lasting. This ensures the quality and lifespan of the product.
Cooperation
Cooperation in design involves working with interested parties to create solutions that benefit all of those involved in using the final product. This ensures that the finished item, product or invention meets the needs of all those who use it.
Consideration
Consideration requires designers to think about the impact of their work on users. This involves understanding the ethical and legal implications of technology on society, ensuring that the design choices made are in line with these considerations.
Link to Design and Technology in the National Curriculum
National Curriculum - Design and Technology - Key Stage 1 and 2
Other useful links
Design and Technology Association
Design and Technology in Primary Schools - Design and Technology Association
BBC Bitesize
Primary Design and Technology teaching resources
STEM Learning
STEM Learning - Resource Collection
Oak National Academy
Key Stage 2 - Design and Technology - Teaching Resources
Top Marks