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Your Purpose Of Study

At our school, we teach Design and Technology to inspire children to become creative, innovative and resourceful problem-solvers. We want pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to design, make and evaluate products that meet real needs and improve the world around them.

Design and Technology encourages children to think critically, take risks, develop resilience and learn from mistakes. Through practical and hands-on experiences, pupils learn how products are designed and made, gaining an understanding of materials, structures, mechanisms and food technology.

We use the Kapow DT curriculum which helps children understand the impact of design and technology in everyday life and prepares them for an ever-changing technological world. We aim to develop confident learners who can apply their creativity, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills across a range of contexts, both now and in their future lives.

By the time they leave our school, pupils will have developed the skills to think like designers, engineers and innovators, enabling them to contribute positively to their communities and society.

INTENT

Our Design and Technology curriculum follows the Kapow Primary scheme and is built around four key strands: Design, Make, Evaluate and Technical Knowledge. These run through all units and help pupils develop creativity, practical skills, technical understanding and problem-solving abilities.

Learning is organised into six areas: Structures, Mechanisms, Textiles, Cooking and Nutrition, Electrical Systems and Digital World. Pupils revisit these areas throughout their time in school, building on prior knowledge and developing increasingly sophisticated skills and understanding.

The curriculum promotes oracy, critical thinking, sustainability and innovation, encouraging children to discuss ideas, solve problems and consider the needs of different users. It also supports pupils' SMSC development, British Values, cultural capital, inclusion and diversity, helping them appreciate different perspectives and understand the impact of design and technology in the wider world.

A carefully sequenced curriculum ensures progression from EYFS to Year 6, enabling all pupils to become confident, creative and responsible designers who can apply their learning to real-life situations.

IMPLEMENTATION

Design and Technology is taught through three blocked units each year, one per term, using the Kapow Primary Condensed Scheme, which provides full National Curriculum coverage. Mixed-age planning ensures progression and avoids repetition.

All units follow the Design, Make and Evaluate process. Lessons include:

• Recap and recall
• Attention grabber
• Main learning activity
• Reflection and review

Teaching is inclusive and supported by adaptive strategies such as scaffolding, clear instructions, multi-sensory approaches and opportunities for collaborative and independent learning.

Knowledge retention is supported through a spiral curriculum, retrieval practice and knowledge organisers. Assessment is ongoing through questioning, discussion, observation, self-assessment, peer assessment and end-of-unit activities.

IMPACT

Pupils demonstrate their learning through practical outcomes, design work, evaluations, discussion and written responses. Teachers assess understanding through formative assessment during lessons and summative assessment using Kapow quizzes, knowledge catchers and completed projects.

Progress is tracked over time to identify strengths and areas for development. As a result, pupils develop confidence, creativity, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills, enabling them to design, make and evaluate products successfully and apply their learning beyond the classroom.

 

Curriculum Overview: Design And Technology
Cycle A	Unit 1	Unit 2	Unit 3
Nursery	Cooking And Nutrition: Face Biscuit	Structures: Salt Dough Christmas Decoration	Cooking And Nutrition: Healthy Snack
Reception	Structures: Junk Modelling	Textiles: Bookmarks	Structures: Boats
Year 1/2	Structures: Stable Structures	Textiles: Simple Stitches	Mechanisms: Wheels And Axles
Year 3/4	Structures: Product Packaging	Digital World: Wearable Technology	Cooking And Nutrition: Eating Seasonally
Year 5/6	Electrical Systems: Wobble Bots	Mechanical Systems: Gears And Pulleys	Structures: Bridges
Cycle B	Unit 1	Unit 2	Unit 3
Nursery	Cooking And Nutrition: Face Biscuit	Structures: Salt Dough Christmas Decoration	Cooking And Nutrition: Healthy Snack
Reception	Structures: Junk Modelling	Textiles: Bookmarks	Structures: Boats
Year 1/2	Mechanisms: Levers	Cooking And Nutrition: Balanced Diet	Structures: A Chair For A Bear
Year 3/4	Cooking And Nutrition: Adapting A Recipe	Mechanical Systems: Mechanical Cars	Electrical Systems: Exploring Electrical Products
Year 5/6	Textiles: Bags	Cooking And Nutrition: Come Dine With Me	Digital World: Navigating The World