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Design Technology at Kingsacre

At Kingsacre Primary School it is our intention to provide a Design Technology curriculum which focuses on developing children’s skills in real life contexts. Using ideas from existing products and experts, children will design and make a range of structures, textiles, mechanisms, electrical systems and food products. Our aim is that children develop as innovative and critical thinkers, creating purposeful and functional products which they take pride in. Equal weight is placed on the four steps of investigating, designing, making and evaluating which are based on developing and furthering their technical knowledge understanding.

A Technology Designer at Kingsacre Primary School will:

  • Enjoy the process of exploring, designing and creating products.
  • Develop understanding of existing products.
  • Communicate their ideas through clear plans.
  • Choose and use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques.
  • Demonstrate and apply understanding of responsible and safe use of equipment.
  • Positively identify the strengths in their own products and those of others.
  • Critically evaluate products, identifying steps required for improvement.
  • Apply technical knowledge to build and to improve products.
  • Be able to prepare a number of dishes, safely using tools and techniques.
  • Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet.
  • Talk about ‘DT’ in the real world and how it relates to careers and life skills.
  • Show enthusiasm for their DT learning and experiences.
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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IN EYFS

Expressive Arts and Design – Creating with Materials

Design Technology in EYFS enables children to make sense of the 'made world' in which they live. By making, changing, and modifying things for themselves, children come to a greater understanding of their world and how they can influence it.

Exploring a wide range of objects and materials with different textures, shapes, sizes, and weights helps children develop skills across the curriculum. Knowledge gained when designing and making contributes to other areas of learning and development, and vice versa.

Children gain satisfaction from creating something purposeful that can be modified. Confidence, excitement, enthusiasm, and perseverance emerge through designing and making, as well as increased ability to share, take turns, and collaborate.

At Kingsacre, children are encouraged to discuss ideas, evaluate their own work and others’, and explore a range of tools and materials. This supports problem-solving, creativity, and understanding of the world.

Children will achieve the following Early Learning Goals:

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Builds confidence, perseverance, and collaboration.
  • Communication and Language: Encourages discussion and evaluation of design choices.
  • Mathematics: Supports measurement, counting, and shape awareness.
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the World: Explores materials, tools, and how things work.
  • Physical Development: Develops fine and gross motor control through cutting, joining, and folding.
  • Creative Development: Encourages imagination, sensory experiences, and practical creation.

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