Design & Technology

“There are three responses to a piece of design—yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” 

Milton Glaser

Miss Suzy Attfield

Subject Leader 

Intent

At Woodingdean Primary School, we provide children with stimulating, fully inclusive design opportunities to understand a rapidly evolving world. We want the children to be inspired by engineers, designers, chefs and architects to enable them to create a range of structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and food products with a real life purpose.

Implementation

At Woodingdean Primary School we aim to:

• INSPIRE by learning about a range of engineers, designers, chefs and architects to help create and develop their own ideas and designs.
• EXPLORE by generating, developing, modelling and communicating their ideas through discussion, sketches, diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design.
• ENGAGE by providing an exciting and immersive DT curriculum using a range of tools and practical equipment.
• DEEPEN by evaluating their own ideas and products against their own design criteria, enabling them to stretch their knowledge and to further develop their independent inquiry.

Impact

A pupil leaving Woodingdean Primary School will know how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they will develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. Children will understand that design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of our local community and nation.

 

design technology curriculum overview new 24 25.pdf

 

Design and Technology Policy

 

"DT is very hands on and we get to make lots of things.” – Rocco, Year 6

 

“Stitching my puppet was tricky because my wool kept looping but it was fun to make. I went back and learnt from my mistakes and made a cool puppet.” – Ben, Year 3

 

"We made cars in year 2 and got to race them on the playground which was fun!"  - Annie, Year 5

 

"DT is so much fun, I like tasting all the vegetables. I really liked the onions!” – Laura, Year 2

 

 “We made tin foil boats in reception and saw how long they could float.” Oscar, Year 1

 

“We weaved materials over and under on a piece of cardboard in different ways. It was a blanket for the elf but it needed to be measured first to make sure it fit.” – Leni, Year 4

 

DT photos