Intent

Design and technology is an essential part of a child’s curriculum and is essential to the overall development of the child. At Sherwood Junior School we aim:

• to teach design and technology as an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject.
• to use creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
• to acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. 
• to learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. 
• to develop a critical understanding of design and technology and its impact on the wider world.
• to experience an enriched curriculum that inspires children to explore new careers, interests and vocational skills. 

The aims of design and technology are to teach children to:

• develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
• build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users
• critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
• understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.
   

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