Design Technology in our school is good when:
Pupils have a natural curiosity and an enthusiasm to solve problems | Pupils express their design ideas with creativity and enthusiasm | Pupils have practical experience of the design and making processes | Pupils evaluate ideas and products | Pupils understand the principles of a healthy and varied diet |
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They recognise that they can take practical steps to impact positively by fulfilling their needs or the needs of others. | They can effectively communicate how they are going to solve a given problem. | They develop technical expertise and can confidently perform everyday tasks using a range of tools and materials, whilst managing their own safety and the safety of others. | They can use their knowledge to inform their future decision making. | Make informed decisions about their own lifestyles and menu choices. |
Please click on the link below to see how the skills and knowledge are built on year on year in DT: