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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." Alan Kay 

Intent
At Broadway Junior School, Design and Technology inspires pupils to become creative, innovative and reflective problem-solvers. Through a progressive curriculum, children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to design, make and evaluate purposeful products while considering the needs of others and the wider world. Pupils learn to take risks, think critically and apply technical knowledge across a range of contexts, including structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems, the digital world and cooking and nutrition. We aim to foster resilience, resourcefulness and curiosity, enabling children to understand the impact of design and technology on everyday life and prepare them for future learning and careers.

Implementation
Design and Technology is taught through the Kapow Primary scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum from Year 3 to Year 6. Learning follows the design process of design, make and evaluate, underpinned by the development of technical knowledge. Pupils revisit key areas throughout Key Stage 2, building on prior learning through a spiral curriculum approach. Lessons are taught over three half-terms each academic year and include practical, hands-on experiences, collaborative learning and opportunities for independent thinking. Knowledge organisers support vocabulary and knowledge retention, while differentiated activities ensure all pupils can access and achieve within the curriculum. Teachers are supported through high-quality planning and subject-specific professional development resources.

Impact

The impact of our Design and Technology curriculum is evident in pupils who are confident, creative and capable designers. Children develop a secure understanding of materials, tools, processes and healthy nutrition, applying their knowledge to create purposeful and innovative outcomes. They demonstrate increasing independence when designing, making and evaluating products and can reflect thoughtfully on how their work could be improved. Assessment is ongoing through observation, questioning and review of completed projects, enabling teachers to identify and address gaps in learning. By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils have the skills, knowledge and understanding required to meet National Curriculum expectations and succeed in the next stage of their education.

Progression in Design & Technology

Inclusion in Design Technology