Curriculum
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Design Technology is taught at Key Stage 3, as part of our Art / Design Technology carousel. Our Design Technology curriculum focuses on developing practical skills within a particular material area, allowing pupils to learn about industry standards and manufacture products with high quality outcomes. Pupils learn about commercial processes and careers in related industries, as well as developing core transferable skills, such as collaboration and communication.
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 3 |
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Food Technology
Structures & Nets
Plastics
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Food Technology
Paper Engineering/Mechanisms
Woodwork – Joints Based
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
Enrichment Offer
Pupils are able to participate in a variety of design and make projects as part of the formal curriculum and as part of extra-curricular enrichment activities.