Design and Technology Curriculum Intent Statement

At Folly View Primary we nurture our children’s inner creativity and confidence. Through our learning muscles our Design & Technology curriculum encourages our children to become independent, creative problem-solvers. It also allows them to learn to think as individuals and as part of a team. The children develop their knowledge and understanding of how and why products are made in the way they are and how these products could be modified and improved. Design and Technology combines skills, knowledge, concepts and values to enable children to tackle real problems as well as being able to evaluate. We do not just focus on an end product; the whole process encourages children to make decisions for themselves, develop their ideas and to be empowered to evaluate their design. We make these experiences relevant and meaningful. Our children will learn to make something, for someone, for some purpose.

The long term plan outlines the sequence of DT topics and skills to be taught within each year group and aligns with the National Curriculum. It ensures children progressively build upon their design and technology knowledge and skills throughout their learning journey within DT.

What the children think...

“DT is when you make things.” (Year 1)

“I like doing DT because it’s my favourite job ‘cause I like designing things.”  (Year 1)

“It’s when you’re learning about technology, and you design it.” (Year 2)

“We use our imagination in our head.” (Year 2)

“Wheels and axles was tricky, putting the piece of wood through a straw to make it go round.”  (Year 2)

“It’s when you design, create and evaluate.” (Year 3)

“Sometimes we need making skills. Everyone loves making things.” (Year 3)

“I think the stitching went well as we practiced stitching. Like carpet stitch, blanket stitch.” (Year 3)

“I just enjoy designing and making it because I can do it my way." (Year 3)