Purpose of Study
Design and Technology (D&T) at our school is about giving children the skills, knowledge and creativity to design and make purposeful products. We follow the Kapow Primary scheme, which provides a well-structured and engaging curriculum that helps children understand how design and technology impacts everyday life.
The National Curriculum for Design and Technology states that a high-quality D&T education should inspire children to be resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through Kapow, children learn to research, design, make and evaluate products, developing practical skills in areas such as construction, textiles, mechanisms, electrical systems and food technology. They also learn how design and technology connects with real-world problems and future possibilities.
Through the delivery of Design and Technology, we aim to improve children’ skills in these five areas:
- Generating ideas – including generating ideas and exploring the work of others
- Making – planning, practical skills and techniques
- Evaluating ideas – own ideas and products, existing products, key events and individuals
- Technical knowledge – making products work
- Cooking and nutrition – where food comes from, preparing and cooking food and nutrition
Aims
Our Design and Technology curriculum, delivered through Kapow Primary, aims to ensure that all children:
- Develop creative, technical and practical skills to perform everyday tasks confidently.
- Research, design, make and evaluate products that solve real and relevant problems.
- Apply knowledge from other subjects such as maths, science, computing and art in meaningful ways.
- Learn about key designers, inventors, engineers and chefs, and the impact of their work.
- Build cooking and nutrition knowledge, understanding how to prepare food and make healthy choices.
- Gain confidence to take risks, become resourceful problem-solvers, and reflect on how to improve their ideas and products.
Documents
National Curriculum Design and Technology
Design & Technology – Curriculum Statement