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.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Schools must have rigorous policies and procedures in place to safeguard children. Our school has several members of staff who have undertaken specialist training. Each School has a Designated Safeguarding Lead.


The law places a duty on the Headteacher and their staff to report any obvious signs or suspected cases of child abuse – which include non-accidental injury, neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse. The procedures are intended to protect children and all schools are expected to take the attitude that where there are grounds for concern it is better to be safe than sorry. This means that the school risks upsetting some parents by reporting a case that proves unfounded on investigation. In such circumstances, it is hoped that families would accept that the school acted in what were believed to be the child’s best interests.


In line with government requirements, the school maintains a central list of checks on appointed staff and adults who work in or visit the school.