At our school, Design and Technology (D&T) encourages pupils to be creative, imaginative and practical problem-solvers. Using the Kapow Primary scheme, pupils develop their skills and knowledge through a combination of designing, making and evaluating, taking projects from their initial ideas through to finished products.

Throughout their learning, pupils explore a range of exciting challenges and design and make products that solve real and relevant problems. They consider the needs of themselves and others, developing an understanding of how design can make a positive difference to everyday life. Pupils draw on knowledge and skills from a variety of subjects, including mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art, to create purposeful and high-quality products.

Children are encouraged to experiment, take risks, share ideas and learn from their mistakes. They develop confidence, independence and resilience as they test and improve their designs, evaluate their own work and consider how products designed by others can be improved. Through exploring existing and past designs, pupils also develop an understanding of how Design and Technology has shaped the world around them.

Food and Nutrition is an important part of our Design and Technology curriculum. Across the year, pupils develop their understanding of healthy eating, nutrition and the principles of a balanced diet, as well as learning practical cooking skills. Wherever possible, food and nutrition lessons are linked to class topics to make learning meaningful and engaging.

Our aim is to equip all pupils with the creative, technical and practical skills they need to succeed in an increasingly technological world. We want children to become confident designers and makers who can think critically, solve problems and apply their learning to real-life situations.

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