Design and Technology
Intent |
Here at Foxhills Junior School we believe design and technology (D.T) is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. It encourages children to learn to think and intervene creatively, as well as being able to solve problems, both as individuals and as members of a team.
In this subject, we encourage children to:
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Implementation |
As a school, and in accordance with the National Curriculum’s expectations, we aim to ensure that all pupils:
Key skills and key knowledge for D.T is mapped across the school, to ensure progression between year groups. Teachers’ are expected to use this to plan their lessons accordingly, making sure all skills are covered across the academic year. This leads to there being a context for the children’s learning, focusing on the importance of real life structures and the purpose of specific examples, as well as developing their skills throughout. Some D.T learning is incorporated into projects, serving as a leading subject in at least one project throughout the year and applied subjects in others. Children also take part in an enterprise week, where they design and make products to be sold at the winter fayre. The learning is carried out primarily in the classroom, although opportunities are taken to use the outside areas and nature trail, where possible.
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Impact |
Our D.T curriculum is high quality, well thought-out and is planned to demonstrate progression. If children are keeping up with the curriculum, they are deemed to be making good or better progress. In addition, we measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:
In addition to this, children learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation. |