DT Intent

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject.  Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.  They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art.  Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens.  Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.  High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation. (National Curriculum 2014)

The aims of our DT curriculum at Arbury Primary School are to:

  • Ensure we engage children with a DT curriculum which is memorable and practical and allows children to acquire the subject knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum.
  • Allows our children to use creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
  • Create strong cross curricular links with other subjects, such as Mathematics, Science, Computing, Art, History and Geography.