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Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Intent
At Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, we aim to develop pupils into innovative thinkers and practical problem-solvers through a high-quality Design and Technology curriculum. We want children to understand how design affects their lives and empowers them to create purposeful, user-focused solutions for real-world needs.
Through the iterative process of design, making, testing and evaluating, pupils will learn to take risks, adapt their ideas and improve their products based on thoughtful critique and evidence. They will explore key areas such as mechanisms, structures, textiles, food and digital technologies, using a range of tools and materials safely and confidently.
We want pupils to draw on knowledge from across the curriculum—including maths, science and computing—to design with function, aesthetics, and sustainability in mind. They will learn about significant designers, engineers and inventors from the past and present, gaining insight into how design and technology have influenced our world.
By fostering curiosity, resilience and collaboration, we aim to equip children with practical skills, critical thinking and creativity that prepare them to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving technological world.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs
Art & Design (Green) and Design & Technology (Blue) Curriculum Map
| Year Group | Aut 1 | Aut 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Sum 1 | Sum 2 |
| Reception | Drawing-Marvellous marks | Crafts and design- Lets get crafty- Seasonal projects, Painting and mixed media- Paint my world | Structures- Boats | Cooking and nutrition- Fantastic fruits and vegetables | Structure- Junk modelling | Sculpture and 3D- Creation station |
| Year 1 | Structures - Stable structures | Drawing - Make your mark | Puppets - textiles | Painting and mixed media - colour splash | Cooking & nutrition | |
| Year 2 | Drawing - Tell a Story. | Cooking and Nutrition: Balanced Diet | Sculpture and 3D: Clay houses | Mechanisms - Fairground wheel | Craft and design: Map it out | Structures: Baby Bear's Chair |
| Year 3 | Sketching Skills, Stone Age Art | Textiles Cushions | Sculpture & 3D modelling | Pneumatic Toys | Developing drawing skills | Eating Seasonally -fruit tart |
| Year 4 | Electrical Systems: Torches | Drawing: Power prints | Mechanical Cars | Sculpture and 3D: Mega Materials | Structure: Pavillions | Painting + Mixed Media: Light + dark |
| Year 5 | Drawing: I need space | Painting and mixed media: Portraits | Sculpture and 3D | Drawing depth | Emotional and movement | |
| Year 6 | Electrical Systems: Steady Hand Game | Drawing: Making My Voice Heard | Design a playground | Painting and Mixed Media: Artist Study | Cooking and Nutrition: Come Dine with Me | Craft and Design: Photo Opportunity |
Characteristics of Designers at St Augustine's:
We are becoming Designers by learning to have:
Significant levels of originality and the willingness to take creative risks to produce innovative ideas and prototypes.
An excellent attitude to learning and independent working and passion for the subject and knowledge of, up-to-date technological innovations in materials, products and systems.
The ability to use time efficiently and work constructively and productively with others.
The ability to carry out thorough research, show initiative and ask questions to develop an exceptionally detailed knowledge of users’ needs.
The ability to act as responsible designers and makers, working ethically, using finite materials carefully and working safely.
A thorough knowledge of which tools, equipment and materials to use to make their products.
The ability to apply mathematical knowledge.
The ability to manage risks exceptionally well to manufacture products safely and hygienically.