Design and Technology

Design and Technology

Design and Technology Intent

At Gatcombe Park Primary school, we aim to develop children as designers who demonstrate these characteristics:

• Curiosity for current innovations in materials, products and systems and an understanding of impact of DT on daily life and the wider world.
• Confidence to take risks to create innovative ideas and prototypes.
• Practical skills to make high-quality products that solve real and relevant problems for a wide range of users.
• Ability to work safely and know which tools, equipment and materials are most suitable for making their products.
• Ability to draw on knowledge and skills from across the curriculum (Maths, Science, Art and Computing).
• Resilience to adapt their ideas and products after careful critique, evaluation and testing by themselves and others.