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Design and Technology

Intent

We believe that students deserve a Design & technology curriculum which prepares them for the world they live in. Studying Technology through Textiles and Resistant Materials enables students to understand and navigate their visual world, and solve real and relevant design problems through robust, iterative design processes.

Our vision for Design and Technology subjects is of an inspiring and rigorous curriculum centred around the teaching and learning of practical competencies that support the design, creation and evaluation of a range of products using a variety of materials. Creative thinking and an understanding of the broader design process is the foundation of the subject and, wherever possible, enables students to address ‘real life’ design problems.

At the centre of the curriculum is creativity and imagination. Design & Technology draws, develops and implements a range of different disciplines including aspects of mathematics, science, engineering, computing, geography, business studies and art. We embed high quality literacy skills through analysis and evaluation techniques.

At Key Stage 3 we deliver and enrich the knowledge outlined in the National Curriculum, supported by a clear skills and knowledge progression. This ensures that skills and knowledge are built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning.

Students move through the disciplines with different specialist teachers for Resistant Materials, Textiles and Food Preparation and Nutrition. Our ambitious curriculum is accessible to all through provision of a range of opportunities and challenges for students of diverse abilities, talents and backgrounds. Students learn to work both independently and in groups, but all are encouraged to be motivated and confident learners whilst working on solving problems.

In Resistant Materials and Textiles, projects are based around design and make activities, covering a range of contexts and materials. Each project builds technical knowledge and develops students’ ability to analyse and evaluate their own work, as well as exposing students to a range design movements and designers.

Food and Nutrition

As well as building on aspects of design, make and evaluate, this subject places high priority on the preparation of a range of dishes which grow in complexity from Year 7 to Year 8. Students develop a variety of relevant skills and learn to use a wide range of equipment so that they can grow in confidence in the kitchen. The principles of nutrition and healthy eating are the bedrock of the planned cooking activities and students swiftly flourish when rising to the challenge of mastering dishes and building a repertoire of meals. We want our young learners to express themselves through cooking and develop a deep joy of all things food.

04:03 PM - 28th September, 2024 A beautiful throwback to the choreographed wizardry on display in the dance department at pic.twitter.com/9MBxpBUD1v
08:23 PM - 26th September, 2024 pic.twitter.com/BOCyhrIcAP
08:22 PM - 26th September, 2024 A wonderful spent with engaging guides, exciting exhibits and brilliant activities on display. Thank you to all our students, staff and visitors for braving the rain and sharing some pic.twitter.com/BIjGYfBABY
04:12 PM - 18th September, 2024 House Opening Ceremony in full flow! pic.twitter.com/RnvRi7nPCL
02:12 PM - 18th September, 2024 Our annual house opening ceremony has started out with a cake sale hosted by all 7 houses! All proceeds to go to Here are our house captains looking rightly proud! pic.twitter.com/a8tud5Kegq
01:11 PM - 11th September, 2024 There is definitely autumn in the air today, but our upper school student leaders are happy and representing their school for official school photos today! pic.twitter.com/cAIn2xf1nP
11:12 AM - 6th September, 2024 Leadership training morning
04:18 PM - 22nd August, 2024 Congratulations to our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results. These are excellent results and we are so pleased that this resilient and hard-working cohort of students have been awarded results which allow them to progress on to their next steps. pic.twitter.com/m0xyyAaV4Q
06:57 PM - 23rd July, 2024 End of the school year - here are the rising Year 11 house captains with Dr Comina and Mrs Littler! Have a wonderful and safe summer break all! pic.twitter.com/fyIY8N7HR2
12:24 PM - 8th July, 2024 Year 10’s ‘Big Questions’ morning is closing with impressive debates around moral and ethical issues. Year 10 have conducted themselves impeccably and our judge Mr Tamplin is having a challenging time deciding on the winners of each debate. pic.twitter.com/Gm1Btrerhc
09:21 AM - 8th July, 2024 So excited to be part of Big Question Day today organised by the brilliant Mr George! pic.twitter.com/VY7uAaxmvN
12:25 PM - 1st July, 2024 We love a sunny day with the ice cream van in, and as it was a non working day, a little visitor came along with me! pic.twitter.com/aCKmVwQFbB
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