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.

Design and Technology in Action at St James'

Yr3 DT - Pneumatic Systems

Yr3 began to explore pneumatic devices in DT. The children explored if air is blown into the clear bag, what would happen to the book or pencil case on top. The children made great predictions regarding this experiment! All fun, with lots of learning in Year 3.

Yr6 DT - CAD 3D Models

In DT, Year 6 designed their own 3D models of their multi functional survival equipment. They used their plans from last week and adapted them to fit the key features for their target audience.

Yr3 DT - Seasonal Tart

In Year 3, we cooked our final recipe of the year, our Seasonal Tart. We had previously explored which vegetables were seasonal and would work well together, created our own ‘tart’ names and planned what it would look like. Before we cooked, we went and chopped our home grown ‘

Our Design and Technology curriculum at St James’ Haslingden encourages our children to solve problems independently, based on initial explorations of designers and their products. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, our children develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. They acquire a broad range of knowledge and draw on disciplines such as science, engineering, mathematics, art and computing. At St James’ Haslingden, we ensure that we deliver a curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the culture, wealth and well-being of the nation. We want our children to know that design and technology skills are essential to everyday life and that our children are confident and not afraid to take risks.

Our Design and Technology curriculum is designed to meet the key skills, knowledge and understanding required by the National Curriculum, which is then planned to ensure that the skills are taught sequentially across the key stages and that new skills build on and develop the skills taught in previous year groups.

At St James’ Haslingden, teaching staff create a positive attitude to learning within their classrooms and reinforce an expectation that all children are capable of achieving high standards in design and technology.

Children have time to evaluate their design and end product against the design specification.  Evaluation simply confirms that the product will work or it is fit for its purpose and responds to the wants and needs of the user. Children are encouraged to ask their own questions and consider constructive feedback from others, to improve their work.

Our approach to the teaching of design and technology at St James’ Haslingden results in a fun, exciting and engaging programme. We encourage ur children to become critical thinkers, take risks, evaluate existing designs and provide feedback to make improvements to designs.  Our children learn to be passionate not just about design but also about preparing and tasting food which is linked to their topic. They gain skills in evaluation, collaboration, construction, designing and investigation.

At St James’ Haslingden, we liaise with parents regularly so that they are aware of what the children are learning. Children are prepared with skills that are transferable into future work life. Pupil’s voice is used to further develop the design and technology curriculum and ensure pupils remain motivated. This is achieved through questioning, measuring attitudes towards D.T, and assessing the children’s enjoyment of the lessons.

Mrs E Geoghegan

Design and Technology Co-ordinator

Design and Technology Curriculum Overviews

EYFS Design and Technology Overview
EYFS Overviews

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Learning In EYFS DT

 

Year 1 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 1 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr1 Textiles Puppets and Yr1 Textiles Puppets KO

Yr1 Structures Creating A Windmill and Yr1 Structures Constructing A Windmill KO

Yr1 Food Fruit And Vegetables and Yr1 Fruit Vegetables KO

Year 2 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 2 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr2 Textiles Pouches and Yr2 Pouches KO

Yr3 Mechanisms Fairground Wheel and Yr2 Mechanisms Fairground Wheel KO

Yr2 Cooking And Nutrition A Balanced Diet and Yr2 Balanced Diet KO

Year 3 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 3 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr3 Textiles Cushions and Yr3 Textiles KO

Yr3 Mechanical Systems Pneumatic Toys and Yr3 Pneumatic Toys KO

Yr3 Cooking And Nutrition Eating Seasonally and Yr3 Food KO

Year 4 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 4 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr4 Electrical Systems Torches and Yr4 Electrical Torches KO

Yr4 Mechanical Systems Making A Sling Shot Car and Yr4 Mechanical Sling Car KO

Yr4 Digital World Mindful Moments and Yr4 Digital World KO

Year 5 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 5 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr5 Textiles Stuffed Toys and Yr5 Textiles KO

Yr5 Mechanical Systems Pop Up Book and Yr5 Mechanical Systems KO

Yr5 Structures Bridges and Yr5 Structure Bridges KO

Year 6 Design & Technology Overviews and Knowledge Organisers
Year 6 Overviews and Knowledge Organisers

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Yr6 Digital World Navigating The World and Yr6 Digital World KO

Yr6 Electrical Systems Steady Hand Game and Yr6 Steady Hand Game KO

Yr6 Cooking And Nutrition Come Dine With Me! and Yr6 Come Dine With Me KO