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Design and Technology

Head of Subject: Mr G. Leaver

Click here for Curriculum Purpose Statement for Design and Technology

Click here for Curriculum Purpose Statement for Food and Nutrition

Subject overview:

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical area of the curriculum provided through three subject areas; Food Preparation and Nutrition, Product Design and Textiles. Using creativity and imagination, the two year KS3 course is taught on a rotational basis enabling pupils to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.

Click here for a term-by-term curriculum outline for each year group

Year 7:

Product Design and Textiles.

Generate creative ideas.
Explore a wide range of materials, techniques and processes.
Research and explore the study of different cultures
Select and use specialist tools, techniques, processes and equipment.
Gain an understanding of industrial practices.
Analyse existing products and the work of past and present professionals.
Test, evaluate and refine ideas.
Create outcomes, realising intentions.

Food Preparation & Nutrition / Healthy Living

Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health
Cook predominantly healthy, savoury dishes to feed a family

Year 8:

Product Design and Textiles.

Develop specifications to suit needs and wants
Become more competent in a range of construction and decorative processes using more complex making skills.

Food Preparation & Nutrition / Healthy Living

Have a deeper understanding of the source, seasonality and characteristics of a broad range of ingredients
Become competent in a range of cooking techniques using more complex ingredients.

Key Stage 4:

Food Preparation & Nutrition from 2017)
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (Product Design)
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (Textiles)
click here for Key Stage 4 course details and guidance

Post-16:

AQA A Level: Design and Technology
AQA A Level: Design and Technology (Fashion and Textiles)
click here for post-16 (sixth form) courses and information

Useful information / weblinks:

www.nutrition.org.uk
www.Food.gov.uk
www.sustainweb.org
www.fairtrade.org.uk
www.cieh.org.uk
www.healthyschools.gov.uk