St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Design and technology Progression and Expectations

Subject leader: Sarah Torley

At St. Anne's, we want our children to be interested in designs, be able to communicate effectively using the language of design and be inspired by such creations to have the confidence and resilience to create designs of their own.  We want them to recognise the value in things not succeeding first time and having the tenacity to keep trying until things get better.  We have created a progression document to show how the skills progress throughout the different year groups.

Click here to access it. 

Aims:

The national curriculum for design and technology aims to ensure that all St. Anne's pupils:

• develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
• build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users
• critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
• understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook

At St. Anne's Primary School, we are committed to providing our children with a curriculum which has a clear intention, is implemented to the highest standards and impacts positively upon their learning outcomes.

We want our children, as part of their design and technology curriculum to have:

• Significant levels of originality and the willingness to take creative risks to produce innovative ideas and prototypes.

• An excellent attitude to learning and independent working.

• The ability to use time efficiently and work constructively and productively with others.

• The ability to carry out thorough research, show initiative and ask questions to develop an exceptionally detailed knowledge of users’ needs.

• A thorough knowledge of which tools, equipment and materials to use to make their products.

• The ability to apply mathematical knowledge.

• The ability to manage risks exceptionally well to manufacture products safely and hygienically.

• A passion for the subject and knowledge of, up-to-date technological innovations in materials, products and systems.