Design & Technology

In Design & Technology we aim to equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the ever-changing world. They do this through designing and making products they are proud of and that are of a high quality.

Key Stage 3

At KS3 pupils are taught DT on a termly basis and follow the National Curriculum. Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding within the following aspects of DT:-

• Existing materials
• Materials/Components – including joining and combining processes, recognising new materials and processes, identifying their potential uses
• Structures
• Mechanisms
• New technologies and their applications – including computer aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM)
• Single and quantity production techniques

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Year 7	Key Fobs	Picture Frame	Structures
Year 8	Pen holder	Mechanical Toy	Steady Hand Game
Year 9	Ergonomic Torch	Packaging	Clocks

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 pupils can opt to take design and technology. They work towards an AQA entry level certificate in Design and Technology if level 3 or below or Short Course GCSE: Design and Technology if level 4 or above. Entry Level is a modular course so outcomes can vary on the pupils’ interests and abilities. The outcomes are:

• D&T: Product Design
• D&T: Resistant Materials or
• D&T: Graphic Products

It is a two year course and assessment is through Teacher assessment and a portfolio of work which is externally moderated.

The short course GCSE is a two year course and assessment is through a 20 hour controlled assessment task set by AQA and an externally assessed 1 hour written paper.