Design & Technology
At Quinton Primary School, we believe that Design & Technology is important for helping children prepare for the continuous development of technology in the world. It encourages them to be creative problem-solvers who are inquisitive and innovative.
Through our engaging Design & Technology curriculum, the children combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetic, social and environmental issues. Design & Technology helps all children to become discerning and informed consumers with a greater awareness and understanding of how everyday products are designed and made.
In KS1 and KS2, children will be taught:
- To design products
- To make products
- To evaluate products
- Technical knowledge
KS1 Design & Technology projects will have the following themes:
- Cooking and nutrition
- Textiles
- Mechanisms
- Structures
KS2 Design & Technology projects will have the following themes:
- Cooking and nutrition
- Textiles
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Structures