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Design & Technology

At St Edmund’s, our Design and Technology (D&T) curriculum fosters creativity, technical expertise, and practical skills, equipping pupils with the confidence to perform everyday tasks and solve real-world problems. Using Kapow’s primary scheme of work, pupils gain the knowledge and skills needed to design and create high-quality prototypes and products for diverse users. 

Curriculum Focus 

Our D&T curriculum is structured around six key areas: 

  1. Cooking and Nutrition 

  1. Mechanisms/Mechanical Systems 

  1. Structures 

  1. Textiles 

  1. Electrical Systems (Key Stage 2 only) 

  1. Digital World (Key Stage 2 only) 

Developing Oracy in D&T 

Pupils are encouraged to develop their communication skills by: 

  • Presenting design ideas or products to various audiences. 

  • Explaining their designs, preferences, or finished products. 

  • Role-playing from the user’s perspective. 

  • Using new vocabulary to discuss designs and products. 

  • Collaborating and organising tasks in groups. 

  • Critiquing and providing feedback on peers’ designs. 

  • Reflecting on and improving their own work. 

  • Summarising and justifying design ideas. 

Spiral Curriculum Approach 

Our D&T curriculum is designed with the following principles: 

  • Cyclical: Key strands are revisited throughout primary school. 

  • Increasing Depth: Topics are explored with greater complexity at each revisit. 

  • Building on Prior Knowledge: Pupils build on previous learning, ensuring a strong foundation for progress. 

Inspiring Creativity and Resilience 

Through engaging and thought-provoking lessons, pupils are encouraged to be curious about the world around them and the opportunities for design. They are taught the importance of resilience and perseverance, understanding that success often comes after multiple attempts. 

Key Learning Outcomes: 

  • Pupils are encouraged to take risks in a safe, supportive environment, fostering independent thinking. 

  • Lessons promote eco-friendly practices, raising awareness of sustainable design and the challenges of a throwaway society. 

  • Pupils gain practical knowledge and skills that prepare them for life, instilling a sense of responsibility and resourcefulness. 

At St Edmund’s, our D&T curriculum equips pupils with the tools to create, innovate, and think critically, inspiring them to become mindful, confident problem-solvers for the future. 

 

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