Design Technology

Intent

Design and Technology aims to inspire children through a broad range of practical experiences to create innovative designs which solve real and relevant problems within a variety of different contexts. Children are encouraged to identify real and relevant problems, to critically evaluate existing products and then take risks and be innovative when designing and creating solutions to the problems. As part of the design and making process, time is built in to reflect, evaluate and improve on prototypes using design criteria throughout to support the planning and making of products. Opportunities are provided for children to evaluate key events and individuals who have helped shape the world, showing the real impact of design and technology on the wider environment and helping to inspire children to become the next generation of innovators.

Implementation

Through revisiting and consolidating technical skills, our lessons help children build on prior knowledge alongside introducing new skills, knowledge and challenge through their time at the Schools of Woolton Hill.  We intend to inspire children to develop a love of Design and Technology and see how it has helped shape the ever-evolving technological world they live in.

Impact

We want to ensure that Design and Technology is loved by children across school, therefore encouraging them to want to continue building on this wealth of skills and understanding, now and in the future. Impact can also be measured through key questioning skills built into lessons, child-led assessment such as success criteria grids and teacher summative assessments aimed at targeting next steps in learning.