DT (Design and Technology)

Subject Intent

D&T is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems in a variety of contexts.

They acquire a broad range of subject-knowledge and draw on other disciplines eg maths, computing, science and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative and enterprising. Through the evaluation of design past and present, they understand the contribution that high-quality design and technology has on the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of a nation. 

Our pupils understand design as a process and use this to research, design, communicate, make and evaluate a range of prototypes and products. They are resourceful, innovative and bold and can suggest ways to solve real and relevant problems. The Barton Park Designer has a wide repertoire of skills and can apply this understanding to a range of contexts eg mechanical systems, electrical systems and structures. They understand the principles of nutrition and can apply this to meal design. 

In our school:

• We follow the National Curriculum. 
• We make use of a dedicated classroom or the class kitchen for our DT projects.
• Purposeful, hands-on and engaging learning opportunities encourage understanding of the full design process; 
• Objectives across all strands revisited and embedded within and across year groups and key stages to ensure cumulative fluency; 
• Meaningful links are made across subject areas to promote cross-curricular thinking: DT is taught within the subject specific curriculum year alongside a range of subjects.

Subject Lead: Bryony McCraw