Design Technology

Design and technology is a subject that helps children develop life skills as it teaches us how to use technology and materials to design, create, invent, make, cook, and sew.

Intent

At Sutton Manor, design and technology is a valuable and important subject and our curriculum covers key areas of cooking & nutrition, structures, and mechanical & electrical systems. We aim to teach children the vital skills and knowledge needed to be successful through engaging learning experiences linked to the wider curriculum. Design and Technology is closely integrated into our STEM strand and links closely with science, maths, and computing studies.

Additionally, through this subject, we aim to give the children real-life experiences that will enable them to actively contribute to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of themselves and their community. We support the children to develop a critical understanding of the impact of design and technology on daily life and the wider world.

 

Our learning in design and technology is built on three key concepts:

·         Design

·         Make

·         Evaluate

 

These concepts run right through our design and technology curriculum with the development of technical knowledge at its heart. This will support children to work like designers. Our curriculum will equip children with the skills and knowledge to design, make and evaluate a range of products.