Design & Technology
Intent:
It is the intent of Ashdon Primary School that Design Technology is taught in all year groups through at least one topic per term, which includes one topic relating to food. Design Technology projects are often made cross curricular - linking to other subjects taught such as maths, literacy and science.
• Products are to be made for a purpose.
• Individuality should be ensured in pupils' design and construction of products
• Delivery of the two strands: Designing and Making and Cooking and Nutrition
• More emphasis to be given on creating ‘innovative’ products in KS2
• Teaching the importance of making on-going changes and improvements during making stages
Implementation:
The teaching of Design Technology across the school follows the National Curriculum. Pupils design products with a purpose in mind and an intended user of the products. Food technology is implemented across the school with pupils develop an understanding of where food comes from; the importance of a varied and healthy diet; and how to prepare this. Design and technology is a crucial part of school life and learning and it is for this reason that as a school we are dedicated to the teaching and delivery of a high quality Design and Technology curriculum through well planned and resourced projects and experiences.experiences.
Impact:
Assessment of pupils' learning in Design Technology is an ongoing monitoring of pupils' understanding, knowledge and skills by the class teacher, throughout lessons. This assessment is then used to inform differentiation, support and challenge required by the pupils. Summative assessment is conducted termly by class teachers across each year group of the school to inform the subject leader of progress or skills and knowledge still to be embedded.