Design and Technology

Design and Technology is about providing opportunities for children to use creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others' needs. 

Making mistakes is a huge part of Design and Technology! It is integral to learning.  

Children should also develop skills alongside the design process relating to food technology, woodwork, sewing, moving mechanisms and more.

Keep checking this page to see what each year group are learning this term... 

Year 1 

In Autumn term, Year 1 are focussing on cooking and nutrition. So far, they have enjoyed designing their own fruit/ vegetable kebabs and a healthy salad! The children are now learning about the importance of food hygiene when preparing and handling food   Keep an eye out for pictures of the amazing food products that Year 1 will be making...

 

Year 2

In Autumn term, Year 2 will be designing and creating their own products, linked to The Great Fire of London. Their products will include a slider and lever mechanism. They are not starting this topic until after October half term, but please keep an eye out for pictures of their amazing work once they get started!

 

Year 3

Year 3 will be busy this term making their own bread and healthy pizzas! So far they have enjoyed tasting a range of different breads – their favourites were the naan bread and pitta bread! Year 3 have discussed what carbohydrates are and talked about why we need them as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Year 3 enjoyed following a simple recipe to make their own delicious white bread! It smelt and tasted AMAZING!

 

Year 4

After October half-term, Year 4 will be creating their very own Egyptian banquet! Keep checking back here to see photos of their design process and delicious final products!

 

Year 5

In Autumn term, Year 5 will be researching, designing and creating their own catapults! They will find out how they were made and understand what they were used for. Look back here after October half-term to see photos of our design process and final product. 

  

Year 6

After October half-term, Year 6 will begin researching rationed ingredients linked to their History topic. They will have the opportunity to design and make meals that could be cooked using rationed food items from World War II.