Statement of Intent

Parkgate Primary understands that Design Technology allow pupils to solve problems, think creatively and develop ideas. These subjects offer pupils a chance to use creative thinking and activity within a defined purpose and tangible outcome. Our school is committed to nurturing pupils’ curiosity and creativity, as well as preparing them for living in a modern world where technology is rapidly changing and advancing. 

By teaching D&T, we aim to help pupils: 

• Develop their design and making skills.
• Develop their knowledge and understanding of design and technologies.
• Use a wide range of tools and materials.
• Learn about working safely and using protective measures.
• Work individually and collaborate with other pupils in a variety of contexts.
• Develop the capability to create products of a high standard through skills and understanding. 
• Evaluate products, made by themselves, their peer groups and external companies. 
• Explore the man-made world and encourage discussion of how we live and work within it. 
• Develop an interest in and an understanding of technological processes and the role of manufacturing in society. 
• Become creative thinkers and learners, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
• Evaluate their work and the work of their peers, as well as other artists.
• Learn the principles of nutrition, healthy eating and how to cook.

Impact

By the end of EYFS children will be able to:

• Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. 
• Share their creations, explaining the process they have used. 
• Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories

By the end of KS1 children will be able to

• Cut and join a range accurately.
• Explain healthy food choices.
• Explain what they like about their model.

By the end of KS2 children will be able to

• Measure, mark and cut a range of materials accurately.
• Use a design brief to evaluate a product.
• Show resourcefulness when tackling problems.
• Evaluate ideas and products against the original design specification.