At Ide Hill CE Primary School, our guiding principle is the abundant life that Jesus promised for all, as stated in John 10:10. We are committed to ensuring that all children thrive by providing a rich and comprehensive curriculum that nurtures their love of learning.
Our approach to education, including the Design and Technology curriculum, is deeply rooted in this vision. We strive to create an environment where every child is engaged, challenged, and excited by their learning experiences.
High-quality design and technology education is vital for the creativity, culture, wealth, and well-being of our children. Our aims align with the national curriculum for design and technology, ensuring that all pupils:
- develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
- build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users
- critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
- understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook
Through our dedicated approach to Design and Technology, Ide Hill CE Primary School seeks to equip pupils with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the modern world, while staying true to our core values and vision.
Our Design and Technology curriculum follows the KAPOW scheme, providing a structured framework for designing, making, and evaluating. This ensures lessons are engaging, fostering creativity and critical thinking. The curriculum builds on key concepts from the National Curriculum, developing skills relevant to 21st-century Britain.
Design and Technology inspires creativity and practical problem-solving. Pupils design and make products addressing real-world issues, integrating knowledge from mathematics, science, engineering, computing, and art. This approach helps pupils become resourceful, innovative, and capable citizens by teaching them to take risks and build resilience.
Our curriculum emphasises developing essential skills for pupils to become enterprising and capable. They learn to critique and test their ideas and those of others, understanding design's impact on daily life and the wider world. The design, make, and evaluate sequence ensures deep understanding and skill application in various contexts.
DT is taught as a discrete subject with cross-curricular links where appropriate. The curriculum is structured into three annual blocks, ensuring thorough coverage and reinforcement of essential skills. Each lesson builds progressively, creating a meaningful sequence of learning.
Our DT curriculum is rich, varied, and creative, designed to meet all pupils' needs. It encourages active engagement through multi-sensory learning and adapts easily for individual pupils or groups. Pupils evaluate their products against design criteria, ensuring high standards and equal emphasis on all design stages.