Subject Leader: Mrs Law

At Lindale CE Primary School, we encourage pupils to ‘let their lights shine’ through learning skills and being creative in design and technology.

We develop knowledge and skills in design, structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical control and food. Design and Technology is taught using the Kapow Primary Scheme, with units being taught throughout school, providing progression in skills and knowledge.

Our aims:
Through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils are taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in the process of designing, making and evaluating. The expected impact of following the Kapow scheme of work is that children will:

· Understand the functional and aesthetic properties of a range of materials and resources.

· Understand how to use and combine tools to carry out different processes for shaping, decorating, and manufacturing products.

· Build and apply a repertoire of skills, knowledge and understanding to produce high quality, innovative outcomes, including models, prototypes, CAD, and products to fulfil the needs of users, clients, and scenarios.

· Understand and apply the principles of healthy eating, diets, and recipes, including key processes, food groups and cooking equipment.

· Have an appreciation for individuals, inventions, and events in history and of today that impact our world.

· Recognise where our decisions can impact the wider world in terms of community, social and environmental issues.

· Self-evaluate and reflect on learning at different stages and identify areas to improve.

· Meet the end of key stage expectations outlined in the National curriculum for Design and technology.

Kapow follows the National Curriculum for Design Technology which is below:

National Curriculum – Design and technology key stages 1 to 2 (publishing.service.gov.uk)