Design and Technology

What is the intent of our D&T curriculum?

Pupils will develop technical vocabulary and skills across five key areas of DT: structures, mechanisms, cooking and nutrition, textiles and electrical systems.   Pupils will be able to test, evaluate, modify and improve their products.

How do we implement our D&T curriculum?

At Wentworth, we follow the National Curriculum for D&T using the Kapow Primary scheme of work. D&T will be taught across all year groups with a minimum of one project per term. Teachers will aim to ensure D&T lessons are as active and practical as possible. Children will learn how to use a wide range of skills, vocabulary and knowledge,

We have a specially equipped cookery room which the children from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 access during their ‘Cooking & nutrition’ units.

What is the impact of our D&T curriculum?

All Pupils:

All pupils will develop their knowledge and skills in the D&T domain, developing their problem-solving skills as they plan, test, evaluate, modify and improve their designs.  

DP/LAC:

Disadvantaged pupils/LAC will be given opportunities to explore practical learning and develop a wider range of skills and experiences that they can apply in different aspects of their lives.

SEND:

Teachers ensure all pupils are able to access the D&T curriculum by making reasonable adjustments and adaptations such as making use of visual models and step-by-step instructions, flexible partners, modified equipment and resources and adult support.