Design and Technology

Intent

At Great Kimble School, our Design and Technology curriculum is designed to nurture big hearts and bold futures by inspiring creativity, innovation and practical problem-solving. We empower pupils to explore creative solutions and develop innovative designs through hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, independence and resilience.

Through our Design and Technology curriculum, pupils learn to take risks with confidence by drafting design ideas, modelling, testing and refining their work. They are supported to become reflective learners who evaluate their own work and the work of others, developing critical thinking and a growth mindset. In doing so, pupils gain an understanding of the impact of design and technology on everyday life and the wider world.

Our curriculum encourages pupils to develop big hearts by becoming resourceful, responsible and enterprising citizens who consider the needs of others and the sustainability of their designs. Children learn to enjoy the process of transforming creative ideas into practical solutions, experiencing the satisfaction of bringing their ideas to life.

Our Design and Technology scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage attainment targets set out in the National Curriculum, while EYFS units provide opportunities for pupils to work towards the Development Matters statements and Early Learning Goals. Through this approach, we prepare pupils for bold futures, equipping them with the skills, confidence and creativity needed to contribute to future design and technological advancements.