Design Technology

Design Technology Policy 2016

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Pupils are involved in designing and making products while solving real life problems, within a variety of contexts. Pupils acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, computing and art. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, pupils develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.

The aims for teaching design and technology are to:
*develop the creative, practical and technical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently.
*build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make prototypes and products.
*critique, evaluate and test their ideas and the work of and others.
*understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.

In both Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils should work in a range of relevant contexts, including home, school, gardens, playgrounds, the local community, industry and the wider environment.

Making Timber Frame Houses in Beech Class

3D Computer Modelling

Car Design

The children of Beech Class studied early car design. They then designed their own vehicles with an axle and wheels. The designs were tested and modified for speed and aerodynamics.

Programming robots

Making Edwardian Houses Using Cardboard

Making Anglo Saxon Shields in Sycamore Class

Viking Long Boats

Stitching Christmas Cards

Cookery and Nutrition

Cooking and learning about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles is also an important part of the D.T. curriculum.

The Great Lapworth Bake Off

The Great Lapworth Bake Off.

On Monday 5th March children brought in cakes for our first ever Bake Off Competition. A wonderful selection of cakes and breads were brought in too school. The competition was judged by Chef Brady. With prizes being awarded to Molly Forrester for the Juniors and Lachlan Homer for the infants. We were all very impressed with the culinary talent in our school. After school the cakes were sold to raise money both for our school and The Children's Food Trust a Uk based diabetes charity.