Design and Technology at Chesterton Primary School
At Chesterton Primary we intend Design Technology to be creative and practical and provide children with the chance to problem solve and develop their own creative ideas as individuals and as part of a team. We aim to provide our children with the opportunity to use their imagination to design and make products within a variety of contexts, to provide motivation and meaning to their learning.
Children will be taught a range of topics including; mechanisms, textiles, food technology, structures, and electrical systems. Through hands-on, practical experiences we aim for children to leave Year 6 with some knowledge and skills of DT which will inspire children to be chefs, engineers, sculptures, carpenters, designers and architects. We recognise the important role of DT in preparing our children with skills for life which will enable them to be creative individuals.
National Curriculum for Design Technology
At Chesterton, Design Technology is a fundamental part of teaching and learning and is taught from EYFS to Year 6. Children in the Early Years are encouraged to explore and use a range of media and materials whilst also developing their creativity, imagination and critical thinking. This the foundation on which learning is developed throughout the school.
We use a combination of schemes of work to support our planning and teaching of Design Technology in years 1-6. The DT Associations Projects on a Page and Plan Bee alongside the National Curriculum ensures a well-structured progression of DT knowledge and skills throughout the school. Design Technology is taught on a half termly basis which alternates with Art.
More Information
To find out more information please see the class page and download the current curriculum map.
DT Long Term Plan
DT Progression Assessment Document
