If you can think it, you can make it.
Subject Intent At Bolsover C of E Junior School, we aim for our Design Technology high-quality curriculum to be inspiring, rigorous and practical. Using creativity and imagination, pupils will design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. We aim to, wherever possible, link to other disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. The children are also given opportunities to reflect upon and evaluate past and present design technology, its uses and its effectiveness and are encourage to become innovators and risk-takers. From their starting points we aim for all children to access Design Technology at Bolsover C of E Junior School. This will provide the foundations needed to support the transition into secondary school and beyond. Subject Co-ordinator The subject co-ordinator for Design Technology in school is Miss Victoria Armstrong, who can be contacted on 01246 822324, or via our school email at info@bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Our Design Technology nominated governor is Mrs Sarah Tew who can be contacted via the same contacts above.
Purpose of Study
The National Curriculum Aims
British Values By connecting our British Values through the teaching of DT, we explore issues that affect us all in our lives and this helps inform decisions that will shape our future. An example is the right to have a different opinion and the need to respect the views and opinions of others when discussing different designs and creations. Subject Policies & Guidance Design Technology Curriculum Addendum - due to Remote Home Learning
Curriculum Document - what do the progression of knowledge, skills and vocabulary in design technology look like at Bolsover? |
Knowledge Organisers
Year 3
Textiles
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Food
Structures
Year 4
Textiles
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Food
Structures
Year 5
Textiles
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Food
Structures
Year 6
Textiles
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Food
Structures
Assessment in Design Technology
As with all areas of the curriculum, assessment is an integral part of the teaching process. Class teachers should keep records of work carried out, and levels of achievement of the work. Photographs are a useful tool to keep, as a reminder of pupil’s achievement.
Formative assessment is used to guide the process of individual pupils in Design and Technology. It involves identifying each child’s progress in each aspect of the curriculum, determining what each child has learnt and what should therefore be the next step in their learning. Formative assessment is mostly carried out informally by the teachers in the course of their teaching and should be based on the identified assessment opportunities. Children’s progress in Design and Technology is reported to parents through the pupil annual report and consultation meetings throughout the year.
Careers in Design Technology
As technology continues evolving and becoming essential in many different fields, there are more and more ways in which creative individuals can combine an interest in both technology and design in their career such as:
Useful links and websites for Design Technology
BBC Bitesize - Design Technology
Gallery - Evidence In School