Design and Technology

Curriculum Intent

• All students build skills in making, coming up with ideas and analytical skills
• Students with interests in the subject outside the classroom will be encouraged and promoted through competitions
• Students will be given opportunities to work together to solve problems
• Students will be given opportunities to explore areas related to the curriculum through homework

Curriculum Implementation

• Theory lessons are regular and reinforce the knowledge in practical
• Student challenge will be high level with opportunities to always improve
• Clear routines in place for regular use of DIRT and peer assessment
• Skills audits are regular and allow students to make rapid progress in the subject
• The emphasis on a finished product is no longer the driving force for the subjects and students will learn skills and knowledge at a high level
• Teachers allow students to make mistakes and learn from these
• Teachers share the learning journey and regularly check that students know how the work fits into the long term goals
• Homework reinforces the learning and at KS4 and 5 homework prepares students to learn at a higher level through flipped learning