DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
At Holy Trinity, our Design and Technology is delivered through the Kapow Primary scheme of work. Throughout this scheme, pupils respond to design briefs and scenarios that require consideration of the needs of others, developing their skills in six key areas.
Cooking and Nutrition
Where food comes from, balanced diet, preparation and cooking skills. Kitchen hygiene and safety. Following recipes.
Structures
Material functional and aesthetic properties, strength and stability, stiffen and reinforce structures.
Electrical Systems
Operational series circuits, circuit components, circuit diagrams and symbols, combined to create various electrical products.
Digital World
Program products to monitor and control, develop designs and virtual models using 2D and 3D CAD software.
Textiles
Fastening, sewing, decorative and functional fabric techniques including cross stitch, blanket stitch and appliqué.
Mechanical Systems
Mimic natural movements using mechanisms such as cams, followers, levers and sliders.
The Design and technology National Curriculum outlines the three main stages of the design process. Each stage pivots around technical knowledge and is woven into the sequence of lessons.
Design – during this stage the children will learn:
- To carry out meaningful research.
- To consider design criteria for an audience and/or user.
- To create and generate ideas through sketching and annotating.
- To how to develop their ideas using templates and pattern pieces.
- How to consider models and prototypes for their designs.
- To create cross-sectional and exploded diagrams.
- To be innovative – look at how it will be fit-for-purpose and consider functional product solutions to design problems.
Make – during this stage the children will:
- To select and use appropriate tools and equipment.
- To understand and select materials and components (including ingredients) based on their aesthetic and functional properties.
- Carry out practical tasks with increasing accuracy and precision.
- Understand the importance of, and follow the health and safety rules.
Evaluate – during this stage the children will:
- Explore existing products.
- Evaluate against a list of design criteria.
- Evaluate, investigate and analyse existing products.
- Evaluate their own and others’ ideas.
- Understand how key events and individuals have helped to shape the world of D&T.
- Consider feedback to make improvements.
Our Design technology lessons are designed to enable our children to become innovative young thinkers, be creative and learn to take risks. They will be able to consider how present and past designs develop their understanding of their impact on daily life and the wider world that we live in.
Design Technology Curriculum Statement 2025 - 2026
Design Technology Curriculum Overview 2025 - 2026
DT Cooking and Nutrition Skills Progression 2025 - 2026
DT Digital World Skills Progression 2025 - 2026
DT Electrical System Skills Progression 2025 - 2026
DT Mechanical Systems Skills Progression 2025 - 2026
DT Structures Skills Progression 2025 - 2026
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