Design & Technology : curriculum intent
During their time at Marshland Primary Academy, all children will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the subject area of design and technology. Starting in Early Years Foundation Stage children begin their curriculum journey through the areas of ‘Expressing Art and Design – Creating with Materials’ and ‘Physical Development – Fine Motor Skills’. As part of the curriculum in years one to six, children will get to experience one project for each theme. This includes Textiles and Cooking and Nutrition. This structured approach will give a sound basis for further work and progression of skills throughout their school life. Throughout the subject we aim to:
· Prepare children to participate with tomorrow’s rapidly changing technologies
· Help children to develop an understanding of the ways people in the past and present have used design to meet their needs.
· Provide children with the opportunity to explore food and cooking techniques along with healthy eating and environmental issues within food production.
· Develop design and making skills, knowledge and understanding to the best of each child’s ability; using and selecting a range of tool, materials and components.
· Become creative problem solvers as individuals and members of a team.
· Use computing in conjunction with the Designing and Making process.
· Develop an ability to criticise constructively and evaluate their own products and those of others.
Long term plan
Further information and resources
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”