Design & Technology

Our Intent at TMS in design and technology  is that children:

• explore D&T through the disciplines of movement and structure, textiles and food.
• use creativity and imagination, together with practical skills, to solve real and relevant problems to take part in a increasingly technological world
• acquire knowledge, drawing on other disciplines of maths, science, engineering, computing and art
• develop skills to design, make, evaluate and test their idea and products
• understand nutrition and learn how to cook a range of balanced meals
• learn explicitly what is presented on the TMS launchpads

Design & technology is implemented by:

• a focus on the process of ‘design, make, evaluate’
• creating clear sequential learning led by the TMS launchpads
• learning activities to support the learning are selected and designed, providing appropriate challenge to all learners, in line with the school’s commitment to inclusion.
• ensuring that there is 5-7 hours of design & technology learning per unit. It is most likely to be taught in blocks
• using TMS Health and Safety films, as well as risk assessments,  to ensure highest level of compliance and safety during the subject
• displaying a range of recording strategies to record planning/evaluate the learning

The impact of learning in design & technology is assessed by:

• children being able to talk about their learning.
• children will be able to discuss the quality of the outcome and make suggestions for how their product could be improved
• launch lessons before the unit starts are used to assess the key knowledge needed to access new learning
• retrieval lessons fortnightly in KS2

• are original and creative and produce innovative ideas and prototypes
• work independently and productively with others
• carry out research, show initiative and ask questions to understand the user’s needs
• are responsible designers and makers, working ethically
• have a good understanding of tools, equipment and materials
• apply mathematical knowledge
• manage risks and use tools carefully to produce products safely and hygienically
• are passionate for the subject and have up to date knowledge

• game designer
• a fashion designer
• in the Armed Forces
• a broadcaster
• a publisher
• a media worker
• a marker researcher
• working in robotics
• an engineer
• a construction worker
• an electrician
• a civil engineer
• a caterer