Design Technology Curriculum

Intent for TVED Design Technology

We aim to equip children with technical knowledge to develop life skills for the world beyond school.  To make and create products through independent and creative thinking, individually and as part of a team. They will also be able to evaluate effectively utilising acquired vocabulary. For reference, take a look at the Department for Education design technology curriculum guidance here.

Outcomes

By the end of the KS1 design technology curriculum most children will be able to:

• use a range of materials to design and make simple products;  
• select materials, tools and techniques and explain their choices;  
• understand simple mechanisms and structures;  
• measure, assemble, join and combine materials in a variety of ways using basic tools safely;  
• investigate and evaluate simple products, commenting on the main features.

By the end of the KS2 design technology curriculum most children will be able to:

• use knowledge and understanding of a range of materials, components and techniques to design and make quality products;  
• evaluate work as it develops and, if necessary, suggest alternatives;  
• produce designs and plans which list the stages involved in making a product, and list tools and materials used;  
• accurately measure, mark, cut, join and combine a variety of materials, working safely and recognising hazards to themselves and others;  
• understand the use of electrical and mechanical systems and more complex structures;  
• evaluate what is or is not working well in a product.