Design & Technology     

Design Technology is a largely practical subject, which is concerned with understanding and exploring the way in which things work. It involves designing, manufacturing and evaluating products using appropriate tools and materials and solving the problems, which are encountered in this process.

Aims and Objectives

We aim to help our children to:

• Develop technological awareness,

• Use tools and equipment safely,

• Understand the importance of careful planning,

• Develop the ability to choose appropriate tools and materials,

• Develop the ability to think critically,

• Evaluate and modify their designs,

• Apply their creativity to practical situations,

• Work co-operatively with other children,

Design Technology Experiences

Children should have the opportunity to investigate and evaluate products.

Use a wide range of materials including clay, paper, wood, cardboard, string, Modoc, construction kits, textiles, food, recycled products, electrical and mechanical components.

Children should be taught to;

• Understand the limitations and consequences of both the design and the materials used.

• Understand the hazards and risks associated with Design Technology activities.

Children at Whittington are able to experience many new skills and given opportunities to make a wide range of interesting projects, within groups and individually.