Design & Technology
Curriculum Aims:
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To develop an imaginative and creative pupil who is able to solve real life problems through the application of design combined with practical skills and knowledge.
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To deliver an exciting, rigorous and practical curriculum that allows learners to develop key practical skills whilst embedding cross-curricular knowledge from both Art, History and STEM subjects – culminating in outstanding practical outcomes.
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To enable pupils to have an awareness of the environment and how we as users, consumers and designers can impact the environment with the product/food choices we design and make.
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To develop pupils’ resilience in their learning, to ensure that pupils feel confident enough to take risks in their practical work and are not afraid to make mistakes
Click on the links below to view each file:
- Design & Technology Learning Journey
- Food Preparation & Nutrition Learning Journey
- Textiles Learning Journey
- Product Design Learning Journey
- KS3 Year 7 Assessment Criteria
- KS3 Year 8 Assessment Criteria
Teaching Colleagues
Miss H Frater:
Subject Leader Design & Technology
Ms B Chadha:
Teacher of Design & Technology
Mr R Brown:
Teacher of Design & Technology
Mr J Bampa:
Teacher of Art and Design & Technology
Mr M Money:
Design & Technology Technician
KS3 Design & Technology (Including Textiles)
Year 7: 2 lessons per fortnight
Year 8: 2 lessons per fortnight
KS4 Design & Technology
Exam Board: AQA
All pupils complete 1 non-exam assessment (coursework) and 1 GCSE examination
Year 9: 4 lessons per fortnight
Year 10: 5 lessons per fortnight
Year 11: 5 lessons per fortnight
KS4 Textiles
Exam Board: AQA
All pupils complete 1 portfolio and 1 externally set assignment
Year 9: 4 lessons per fortnight
Year 10: 5 lessons per fortnight
Year 11: 5 lessons per fortnight
KS5 Product Design
Exam Board: AQA
All pupils complete 1 non-exam assessment (coursework) and 2 GCSE examinations
Year 12: 9 lessons per fortnight, 1 assessment period
Year 13: 9 lessons per fortnight, 1 assessment period
KS5 Textiles
Exam Board: AQA
All pupils complete 1 personal investigation and 1 externally set assignment
Year 12: 9 lessons per fortnight, 1 assessment period
Year 13: 9 lessons per fortnight, 1 assessment period
