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Design and Technology

In Design & Technology at Easebourne Primary School, our pupils will learn about the designed and made world and how things work, learning to design, make and evaluate functional products for particular purposes and users. After researching existing products and/or designers they can then begin to generate their own innovative ideas. Children will acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms and control systems, structures, existing products, quality and health and safety. The skills learned in D&T will also help with learning across the curriculum - knowledge about the properties of materials helps in science and the practice of measuring accurately helps in maths. They will also develop and apply further cross curricular skills in IT through the children’s use of computer control and, naturally, in art and design. 

Core Principles 

  • Holistic Development: We realise that Design & Technology provides children with the opportunity to make decision for themselves and to carry out practical work. They love creating products they can see, touch and taste for themselves.  

  • High Expectations: We develop children’s skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, electrical control and a range of materials, including textiles and food.  

  • Lifelong Learning: We want children to be creative and innovative, and they are actively encouraged to think about important issues such as sustainability and enterprise. 

  • Community and Collaboration: Design and Technology education helps develop children’s skills through collaborative working and problem-solving. We use community support where possible to give real life context and experiences to their projects.  

Design & Technology Curriculum Overview.pdf