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Gunness and Burringham CofE Primary School
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Design and Technology
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, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
And the aims for design and technology are 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.'
At Gunness and Burringham Primary school, we strive to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum that is engaging and exciting for all children.
In our Design and Technology we aim:
· To ensure that pupils always “make a product with a purpose”
· To embed the six main principles of Design and Technology into the school curriculum;
o User – pupils should consider who their products are for
o Purpose – pupils should decide which tasks their products will perform
o Functionality – pupils should think about how their products will work
o Design Decisions – pupils should have opportunities to make informed choices
o Innovation – pupils should have scope to be original with their thinking
o Authenticity – pupils should design and make products that are real, believable and can be evaluated through use
· To ensure that the National Curriculum objectives are covered and links are made to other curriculum areas where possible.
Our Long Term Plan ensures that all areas of Design and Technology are taught and that progress is maintained across the whole school.