Design Technology

At Trimley St Mary Primary School we are passionate about promoting high standards of Design Technology. By following the aims outlined in the Early Years and National Curriculum, our Design and Technology curriculum, equips all our children with the necessary skills in the design field.  By the time they leave Trimley St Mary, our children will be able to master practical skills, design, make, evaluate and improve, and take inspiration from the greats. 

  

Design Technology is linked with the task of problem solving through using resources, including digital technology, accurately and in an imaginative and creative way.  Having been faced with a range of design challenges, they will have made a variety of products, which serve a real purpose. 

 

Through our well-planned, and sequenced Design Technology curriculum our children acquire the vital knowledge and skills required for the next stage of their learning journey and on into adulthood.  This enables the children of Trimley St Mary Primary School to become successful, active and positive members of their local community and wider world. 

 

As Designers we will:-

•Show significant levels of originality and the willingness to take creative risks to produce innovative ideas and prototypes.

• Demonstrate an excellent attitude to learning and independent working.

• Establish an ability to use time efficiently and work constructively and productively with others.

• Carry out thorough research, show initiative and ask questions to develop an exceptionally detailed knowledge of users’ needs.

• Act as responsible designers and makers, working ethically, using finite materials carefully and working safely.

• Possess a thorough knowledge of which tools, equipment and materials to use to make our products.

• Apply mathematical knowledge.

• Manage risks exceptionally well to manufacture products safely and hygienically.

• Display a passion for the subject and knowledge of, up-to-date technological innovations in materials, products and systems.