“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
–Albert Einstein

What does DT look like at Holy Family?

At Holy Family, Design and Technology is an engaging, challenging, and hands-on subject meticulously crafted into a sequential curriculum. It enables all children to acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to appreciate the role of designers, as well as to plan and create their own projects. Equally important is the understanding of nutrition, sustainable food practices (both production and consumption), and fundamental cookery skills, which constitute a vital component of DT.

Pupils explore and comprehend the significance of design and the roles of various designers. Children not only develop and apply knowledge of design processes but also demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to design and fabricate prototypes and products. They cultivate a creative, technical, and practical skill set that prepares them to thrive in an increasingly technological world while making connections to the computing curriculum. Furthermore, they grasp and implement the principles of nutrition while learning to cook sustainably.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children have the opportunity to play with and explore a broad range of materials, tools, and techniques. Topics are linked to relevant areas of Understanding the World outlined in Development Matters, as well as fostering their Physical Development. They will be encouraged to investigate, test, and create, establishing a foundation of understanding upon which they can build their knowledge and skills in subsequent years.

In Key Stage 1 (KS1), through various creative and practical activities, pupils acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to engage in an iterative process of designing, making, and evaluating.

In Key Stage 2 (KS2), children will build upon their prior knowledge and skills, applying them to a broader array of scenarios while further enhancing their technical expertise. Teachers’ planning follows a structured skills progression document designed to facilitate the development of children's abilities as they advance through the school.

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