Design & Technology

Faculty Leader – (Mrs G. Owen-Williams)

The aims of the Design and Technology curriculum is to instil an appreciation for the “made world”.For pupils to look upon their everyday environment, whether that is within the home, their local area, a city centre or the countryside; be enthralled by its beauty but have a thirst to understand how it has been achieved.It is our intent that theDesign and Technology curriculum not only prepares pupils for study it allows them to develop and apply a wide range of practical skills that they can use throughout their adult life well beyond the confines of the classroom.Design and Technology aims for pupils to become autonomous problem solvers who can positively contribute to society developing innovative, aesthetically pleasing and functional products.

We aim to do this by:

Creating a stimulating, interesting and challenging curriculum for all learners.
Providing a curriculum that builds upon and advances pupils knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of materials, technical skills and processes.
Providing lessons that are engaging using a range of teaching and learning strategies that will capture the creative nature of the subject.
Facilitating pupils to develop their knowledge and awareness of the social, economic and environmental implications of Design & Technology and Food that will enable learners to contribute positively to society.
Applying principles from mathematics and science into real life situations.
Embedding reading and literacy across the department using a range of teaching and learning strategies to develop pupils' vocabulary and understanding.
Consistently having high standards of expectation from our learners.
Developing pupils' knowledge of careers and further courses of study linked to Design and Technology and Food.

What do we expect learners to get from Design & Technology and Cooking & Nutrition?

Learners will develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and independently, that enables them to participate in an increasingly technological world.
Learners will develop an understanding of the relevance of STEAM in the wider world and the associated career opportunities regardless of background.
Learners will learn how to cook a repertoire of dishes building and developing in complexity.
Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of healthy eating and nutrition, applying the principles to adapt recipes to meet different customer needs.
Learners will gain investigation, research, analytical, designing and communication, modelling and development as well as testing and evaluative skills.
Pupils will develop the ability to safely use a wide range of tools, equipment and machinery in different material areas including hard materials, textiles and food.
Pupils will become autonomous problem solvers, working innovatively and creatively to solve everyday issues.
Learners to make a positive contribution to the learning of others through the development of their team working.
Learners to develop a wide range of transferrable skills that can lead to further education, employment or training.

Overview of Year 7-11 Curriculum Map